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
LUM 5th Quarter Students Explore Science
Study Trip to Local Family Science Center Recently, the students enrolled in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program took a trip to a local family science center in Lafayette. During their visit
Thinking about Christmas in July
Jubilee Christmas – Saturday, December 14 There’s only 156 days until the LUM Jubilee Christmas day — Saturday, December 14. LUM is thinking about Christmas in July — because it’s never too early to
Volunteers Needed – LUM Citizenship Classes
Volunteers Needed – LUM Citizenship Classes The LUM Immigration Clinic in collaboration with Lafayette Adult Resource Academy offers free Citizenship Classes for persons interested in learning more about US history and government. Summer session classes
LUM Shelter Benefits from NCHS Grant
North Central Health Services Awards $963 to LUM North Central Health Services recently awarded the LUM Emergency Shelter a grant in the amount of $963 to purchase equipment to launch a video program to address
Two Unique Experiences Benefited LUM
Thanks to East End Grill & the Samara House Trust Two local events, offering one-of-a-kind, unique experiences, benefited the LUM Good Samaritan Fund, an emergency financial assistance program for local families.
Summertime is for Fun, Family & Reflection
Planning for Summer – Planning for Your Future Summer is in full swing, and many of us are spending more time outdoors and traveling with our family & friends. Summertime
Emergency Shelter Needs Overnight Volunteers
Currently there are openings for Overnight Shelter Volunteers. Volunteers are needed 365 nights a year from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight. Duties include check-in, serve dinner, and distribute toiletries.
LUM Food Pantry – Four Ways to Get Engaged
The LUM Protein Food Pantry opened in April and has already been busy, serving more than 277 local families so far. This new “pop up” food pantry is open weekly and focuses on providing