Mission Moment – Jonathan’s Success Story
LUM Homeless Shelter Guest Gets Housed Jonathan, a former LUM Emergency Shelter guest, epitomizes GRIT. His first overnight stay was back in 2019, and he’s been in and out for the past three years. Jonathan is
Mission Moment – The Story of Tina
LUM Helps Divert the Eviction of a Local Family Her tears of desperation turned into tears of gratitude. Tina came to Lafayette Urban Ministry looking for some financial assistance with her rent.
Jay Gives Free Haircuts and So Much More
Jay Soto, Local Barber Volunteers at LUM Once a month LUM offers FREE haircuts in the LUM Office for clients and Emergency Shelter guests. One of the regular volunteers is
Patrick – From Shelter Guest to LUM Staff Member
The Story of Patrick’s Journey This synergy has made an impact on individuals such as Patrick Renfroe. In 2016, Patrick became a guest at the LUM Emergency Shelter, seeking to break free
Mission Moment – The Story of Beth’s Journey
As Told by Linda Hicks, LUM Program Director Beth came to the LUM Office seeking assistance with the LUM Good Samaritan Program. She needed help with the deposit on her new apartment. Over the past
Mission Moment – The Story of a Single Father
Shirley Advocates For & Reunites Family LUM Good Samaritan Program advocate, Shirley Robertson, spoke with Steven, a single father of three children, who had his gas & electric service disconnected. In the
LUM Video – Giving Help, Giving Hope – For Your Use
Share with Others How Much You Love LUM If you love and support Lafayette Urban Ministry and want to share your passion with others — the LUM Video is for
LUM Video – Giving Help, Giving Hope
Lafayette Urban Ministry presents the video, “Giving Help, Giving Hope,” which is being used by LUM board members and staff to recruit new volunteers, engage new churches, civic & school
The Stories of Lakesha, Erica & Shavonn
Dear Friend, Lakesha Porter is a mail clerk for the US Postal Service in Lafayette. Erica Davis is a special education instructor at a local elementary school. By day, Shavonn
Mission Moment – Meet Angela & Dante
A Letter from Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director November 2018 Dear Friend, Angela Williams moved to our community for the same reasons so many others have in recent years… Plentiful