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
Meet Gina – New LUM Shelter Director
Gina Williams is the new program director for the LUM Emergency Shelter. She is responsible for the management of and intake process for the overnight emergency shelter and the Winter Warming
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
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 Program Center – Re-Dedicated – 20th Anniversary
Last night at the monthly LUM Board of Directors meeting, the LUM Program Center & Emergency Shelter building was re-dedicated on the 20th anniversary of the opening of the building.
LUM Opens Winter Warming Station
This winter, LUM has opened a Winter Warming Station to complement the services of the LUM Emergency Shelter. The Winter Warming Station opened on November 15 and has been utilized