LUM Hosts Purdue Religious Leaders
Last week, LUM hosted the regular meeting of the University Religious Leaders of Purdue. URL is a consortium of religious leaders who serve Purdue students in West Lafayette. LUM provided
Joe Micon – Indiana Bicentennial Torchbearer
Joe Micon, LUM executive director, was a torchbearer in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay — a 3,200 mile journey across the state through each county. The Torch Relay started on
Celebrating Indiana’s Faith Leaders
It’s Indiana’s 200th birthday! In the months ahead we will celebrate our state’s rich history, its famous personalities, its contributions to science, agriculture, sports, and the performing arts. We will
Micon Gets Back In The Classroom
Joe Micon, LUM executive director, was invited by Ginger Smith to teach a seminar at Purdue for Elementary Education students. The class is entitled “Teaching Social Studies for Elementary Teachers.”
LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
Daleth Assad became the second individual served by the LUM Immigration Clinic to become a US Citizen. She recently joined about 100 others at the official oath ceremony in the
LUM Clients to be Naturalized
LUM Client to be Naturalized at Lafayette Ceremony on Friday, September 16, 2016 Lafayette, IN – LUM Immigration Clinic client and volunteer Daleth Martins de Abreu Assad, will be sworn
LUM Emergency Shelter – A Year of Change
September 2016 A year ago, the Lafayette Urban Ministry completed a major evaluation of our homeless shelter ministry. We found that many of our guests are addicted to drugs or alcohol
Hunger Hike Co-chairs Kick Off Fundraising
Recently there was a special Hunger Hike kick-off event and this year’s Honorary Co-chairs were introduced. They are Purdue coaches Sharon Versyp (women’s basketball), Dave Shondell (women’s volleyball) & Dave
LUM 5th Quarter – Building Strong Children
Summer 2016 Dear Friend, Famed abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglas once said “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” It is a sentiment that we share
Micon Selected for Bicentennial Torch Relay
LUM Executive Director Joe Micon has been chosen by the Indiana Office of Tourism and Development to participate in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Micon is one of 2,200+ Hoosiers