Governor Pence’s Response to LUM [2 of 3]
May 1, 2013 Ms. Susan K. Brouillette Program Director, Healthy Families & Sustainable Communities Lafayette Urban Ministry 420 North 4th Street Lafayette, IN 47901-1112 Dear Ms. Brouillette, Thank you for
Second Letter to Governor: Urging the Approval of Medicaid Expansion [3 of 3]
May 20, 2013 The Honorable Mike Pence Governor of Indiana Room 206, State House Indianapolis, IN 46024 Dear Governor Pence, I received your response last week regarding the letter I sent
Eileen Weiss announces her retirement
Eileen Hession Weiss became the LUM business manager four years ago this June. Prior to her work as business manager, she was a LUM project manager for 21 months in 2000-01.
Guest Column: Indiana can’t afford to sidestep Medicaid question
June 5, 2013 The Indiana General Assembly unfortunately adjourned without providing a framework for a Medicaid expansion plan. While it does set aside $250 million in a Medicaid Reserve Account,
LUM Legislative Advocacy
LUM Campaign for Hoosier Families The LUM Campaign for Hoosier Families (C4HF) is an alliance of faith-based organizations that engages local, state, and Federal officials on behalf of low income
New Mattresses for the LUM Shelter
The LUM Emergency Shelter will soon have new mattresses in all 45 beds. Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, LUM was able to place an
Central Catholic Seniors Serve LUM
CC Senior Service Project This past Saturday, dozens of seniors from Lafayette Central Catholic Junior Senior High School worked all morning doing a variety of jobs at LUM. Each year
LUM’s Neighbor — Foam City
Many have asked — “Who’s your neighbor?” Visitors to the LUM Administrative Offices (420 N 4th Street) have been drawn in by the (ever-evolving) mural on the garage door or by
LUM Shelter Awarded $26K Grant
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette Supports LUM Emergency Shelter “It is a wonderful feeling to help those who are trying to help themselves. The LUM Emergency Shelter is such
LUM Volunteer Opportunity — Food Pantry Data Entry
Lafayette Urban Ministry — Volunteer Opportunity — Food Pantry Data Entry The Food Pantry Data Entry volunteer welcomes clients to the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, verifies their household information on LUM’s