LUM Cooling Station Provides Vital Refuge During Heatwave
Standing with the Unhoused During the Heatwave As temperatures soared during the recent heatwave, the LUM Cooling Station—located at the LUM Office—served as a critical refuge for individuals needing a break from
Starbucks Honors LUM with $1,000 Grant
All Local Starbucks Locations Join & Select LUM Local Starbucks Managers Surprise LUM with Neighborhood Grant Local Starbucks’ store managers, along with the district manager, recently visited LUM to present
Christmas-in-July Event Supports LUM
Grace UMC Raises Funds for LUM Jubilee Christmas Grace United Methodist Church recently hosted a festive “Christmas in July” event to raise awareness and support for LUM Jubilee Christmas. This
It’s Not Too Late for a Summer to Remember!
Get Involved | Volunteer | Donate | Bring Joy Jump into the LUM Summer of Service — where your time turns into real impact, and your energy helps build a stronger, more compassionate
Federated Church Invests in the Unhoused
$25,000 Gift for LUM Homeless Services & Shelter Lafayette Urban Ministry is deeply grateful to Federated Church for their generous gift of $25,000 in support of LUM Homeless Services including
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Marie Edmondson
Lafayette Urban Ministry is proud to honor Marie Edmondson as our Volunteer of the Month for July 2025. A longtime supporter and nearly 15-year veteran LUM Camp Counselor, Marie brings
Sounding the Alarm: Local Need is Increasing
Financial Assistance Needs Surge Since January The LUM Financial Assistance Program is facing a dramatic increase in demand. LUM uses year-over-year trend analysis to forecast demand—and this year’s data is sounding the alarm.
“Round Up for LUM” at The Lobby Begins
Round Up & Your Change Helps Neighbors in Need LUM is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Lobby by Greyhouse in downtown Lafayette. Starting this month, customers can support LUM simply
LUM Summer of Service – Ready? Jump In!
Ready to make this the summer you’ll never forget? Jump into the LUM Summer of Service — where your time turns into impact and your efforts help shape a stronger community. Whether you’re
LUM Bus Improves Emergency Shelter Access
New Partnership for Dignified Transportation Last week, Lafayette Urban Ministry hosted a blessing and unveiling of a new mobility-accessible bus designed to transport unhoused individuals with mobility challenges from the LTHC Homeless Services daytime