Concerning a Fair Wage
June 2014 Concerning a Fair Wage by Joe Micon, LUM executive director It is our practice at LUM’s homeless shelter to give admission preferences to guests who have jobs. Often, the work
Our Students Need Snacks!
Snacks & Supplies Needed — for 5th Quarter The 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program needs to fill the cupboard with Snacks for the new Summer session students. 5th Quarter needs the following
A Fond Farewell to Ron Smith
Happy Retirement to Ron Smith — LUM Program Director Ron Smith, LUM program director, was recognized at a special reception by co-workers, LUM board directors, family and friends. Balloons, cake,
St. John/LUM Food Pantry Expands Hours
St. John/LUM Food Pantry—Now Open Saturdays Beginning on Saturday, June 7, and every Saturday thereafter, the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry will be open to the public from 1 to 3
LUM Camp announces 2014 Theme
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, My good friend Margery Ismail traveled to 100 different countries in her lifetime. When she passed away last month after a long and full life, her propensity
Mission Moment — Meet the Poore Family
March 2014 Dear Friend, The Lafayette Urban Ministry has been a special friend to Lisa Poore. After the accidental death of her husband… During the difficult process of grief and
LUM FOLLIES — Call Out for Entertainment
3rd Annual LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies Follies Talent Search is on! Are You a Dancer? Comic? Puppeteer? Musician? Poet? Mime? Magician? Juggler? Ringmaster? Ventriloquist? Actor? Clown? Singer? Contortionist? Acrobat?
Hunger Hike 2013 – Exceeds Goal
Hunger Hike 2013 Raises $92,685 Today at a media event at Lafayette Urban Ministry, the Hunger Hike 2013 committee was thrilled to announce that the $90,000 goal for this year
Jubilee Christmas Is Coming
This year’s the LUM Jubilee Christmas program will… Serve more close to 600 families Provide toys, clothing & food to 1600 needy children Provide more than $200,000 worth of
LUM Camp 2013 – Exceeds Expectations
LUM Camp — Recap LUM Camp 2013 was this week with the theme — The Excitement of Engineering! LUM Camp introduced our campers to various engineering disciplines using Ray Ewry’s life-long dedication