Social Distancing – LUM Board Meeting
First Ever – LUM Board “Video” Meeting Last night, the LUM Board of Directors held their monthly meeting using video conferencing. The agenda was distributed along with a code to “Join the
LUM Receives $4,000 for COVID-19 Needs
Community Foundation Awards Grant to LUM In addition the COVID-19 Response Fund grant, The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette has awarded to LUM a “Rapid Response Grant” for $4,000. This grant was
LUM Client Donates “Needed Items”
Recently a donation of “needed items” was dropped off at the LUM Office with this note, “Good morning. I would like to help more, but my resources are limited. My
Social Distancing – Shelter Intake
Emergency Shelter Intake Using Social Distancing Below is another example of the creativity and commitment being shown during the COVID-19 crisis. Dave Heckert, LUM Emergency Shelter director, signs up individuals for the homeless
Social Distancing – LUM Staff Meeting
Zoom Staff Meeting Led By Wes Tillett This week, Wes Tillett presided over his first staff meeting as the LUM executive director. Of course it was a remote, video staff meeting. Because
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COVID-19 Corporate Match Gift Programs In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses have begun to offer Matching Gift programs. Through these match programs, corporations agree to financially match the donations their employees
LUM Receives $15,000 for COVID-19 Relief
Tippecanoe COVID-19 Response Fund Lafayette Urban Ministry has been awarded a gift of $15,000 from the Tippecanoe COVID-19 Response Fund. The fund was created by United Way of Greater Lafayette, The Community
Gifts of Kindness to the LUM Emergency Shelter
The LUM Emergency Shelter is open with a strict protocols for health & safety. Pictured above are three of our dedicated LUM shelter staff members (Dave, Noah & Anna) wearing their new face-masks. These
Portable Sinks Donated to LUM Shelter
Local Family Donates Much Needed Equipment Deb & Tom Parent recently purchased to two portable sinks for Lafayette Urban Ministry. The portable sinks will be used by individuals signing up for
Social Distancing – LUM Good Samaritan Program
The LUM Office is temporarily closed to the public, but the LUM Good Samaritan Program & Immigration Clinic are still assisting clients by email and follow up phone calls. Pictured here is the Good