Double Your LUM Donations In November
Double Your Donation to LUM! Denver Mattress Pledges a Dollar for Every Dollar Donated to Lafayette Urban Ministry & 68 Other Rescue Missions Across the U.S. During the month of November
Hot Needs – LUM Shelter Volunteers Opportunities
The LUM Emergency Shelter needs volunteers and meals 365 nights a year. Currently there are openings for Overnight Shelter Volunteers and to provide meals. OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS—Three volunteers and one staff
LUM 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
LUM Shelter to Benefit from CDBG Grants
Lafayette Urban Ministry has recently been awarded two significant Community Development Block Grants from both the City of Lafayette & the City of West Lafayette. LUM was awarded $15,000 from
Mission Moment — Meet Carmen
Carmen was recently honored by the LUM Board of Directors and given a small token to show their appreciation for her volunteer work with LUM. {Pictured above L to R:
Boiler ESTEEM Installs New Floor in Shelter
The student leaders from the Thomas Aquinas Center’s Boiler ESTEEM program installed new flooring in part of the LUM Emergency Shelter. The students designed, purchased and fully installed the new
LUM Offers New AA Meeting to Clients
Beginning tomorrow evening, Lafayette Urban Ministry in partnership with the SURF Center will offer weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at LUM (525 N 4th Street, Lafayette) on Fridays at 8 p.m.
Volunteer Spotlight — Overnight Shelter Volunteers
Spotlight on Overnight Shelter Volunteers — Tyler Cornell & Josh Carter. Thanks to Tyler & Josh, as well as our shelter staff Gina Williams & Joshua Holmes for working during
Free Haircuts — Plus Love, Hope & Respect
Once a month Mariana Paddock sets up shop for an entire afternoon at the LUM Office. During this time, she provides free haircuts for LUM’s homeless clients. Mariana is a
Shelter Director Visits Burnett Creek Elementary
Gina Williams, the new program director for the LUM Emergency Shelter, is already in demand in the community. Mrs. Kim Pinto at Burnett Creek Elementary School (Tippecanoe School Corporation) recently invited