Meet Marlena – LUM Camp Director
Camper, Counselor & Director – 21 Years So Far Marlena Edmondson is the director of LUM Camp 2021. She earned a BSW in Political Science & Social Work from IUPUI, and an MSW with a
Briton’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Homeless Services “Winter in the Midwest is an exceptionally difficult time to experience homelessness, but there should not be a single individual who experiences a cold night on the street.
Nina’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Food Pantries “During the COVID19, the volunteers at the Protein Food Pantry set a goal of continuing to serve our clients with respect for the safety of all and maintaining personal interactions.
Josh’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
“After a great deal of planning to develop a safe and effective model, we enabled low income taxpayers to get their returns done for free. Many lack the technology or
Linda’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Good Samaritan Program “Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, ‘Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.’ The ability to help others through the Good Samaritan Program has felt hopeful during
Financial Assistance – First Quarter 2021
Financial Assistance – Since January 2021 As LUM closes out the first quarter of 2021, it is worthy to note that although families are receiving their tax refunds and stimulus
Meet Christian – New Immigration Clinic Director
Christian Gallo, JD – LUM Immigration Clinic Director Christian Gallo is the new director of the LUM Immigration Clinic. He grew up in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and
Stop Asian Hate
The board and staff members of Lafayette Urban Ministry uphold that every human being is worthy of dignity, respect, and love. LUM stands in solidarity with Asian, Asian American &
LUM Annual Staff Retreat at MatchBOX
Topic: Building an Antiracist Workplace at LUM Recently, the Lafayette Urban Ministry staff members participated in a daylong, professional development retreat at the MatchBOX Coworking Studio, Lafayette. The LUM Staff Retreat is an annual
Staff Retreat Leader – Dr. JM Gatson
Dr. Jacqueline M. Gatson – Cooper Gatson & Associates Dr. Jacqueline M. Gatson is the Associate Director of the Minority Engineering Program (MEP). She is charged with developing strategy for the recruitment,