Letter to Governor: Welcome Syrian Refugees
January 5, 2016 The Honorable Mike Pence Governor of Indiana Room 206 State House Indianapolis, IN 46024 Dear Governor Pence, We the board of Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM), which represents 42
Bill Watch List
The LUM Campaign for Hoosier Families is watching the progress of “bills” being considered by the Indiana State Legislature. Check out the Legislation Tracker, which is updated regularly by the
Meet the New LUM Board Officers
LUM is controlled by a Board of Directors — made up of one representative from each member church plus a few appointed individuals from specific community groups. The LUM board
Meet the New LUM Interns
Amanda Druhan —LUM Intern Originally from Oxford, Indiana, Amanda now lives in Lafayette with her two daughters, Alannah (11) and Makenna (8). She earned a BS in youth, adult &
Meet Rev. Clarinda Crawford — New LUM Program Director
Rev. Clarinda E. Crawford — LUM Good Samaritan Program & ID Clinic, program director Rev. Clarinda E. Crawford is the new LUM program director responsible for the Good Samaritan Program &
Artic Blast — Impact on LUM Emergency Shelter
Winter Has Arrived! Lafayette Urban Ministry has a shelter protocol for severely cold and snowy weather. LUM provides bus transportation from the local day shelter to the LUM Emergency Shelter
Exchange Club Donates $500 to LUM Camp
The Exchange Club of Lafayette recently donated $500 to LUM Camp 2016. Representing their membership, President Marti Dyer presented the check to Joe Micon, LUM executive director, at their last
TNR Turkey Trot 5K Run – Raises $11,500 for LUM
Travis Butts, owner of Tri-N-Run (350 E State St., West Lafayette), recently presented Joe Micon, LUM executive director with a check for $11,500 from the Turkey Trot 5K Run 2015.
Shelter Needs Overnight Volunteers
The LUM Emergency Shelter needs volunteers 365 nights a year. Currently there are openings for Overnight Shelter Volunteers. Hours: 8 p.m.—7 a.m. or 8 p.m.—midnight; every night. Duties: Three volunteers and
Hunger Hike 2015 Raises $101,282
Hunger Hike Exceeds 2015 Fundraising Goal At a celebration this past Monday, it was announced that Hunger Hike 2015 not only raised a record amount but also exceeded the 2015 fundraising