SoV – COVID-19 Response
LUM’s Response to COVID-19 In the months since COVID-19 became a reality, Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) has been working to restructure its programs to better protect their clients, volunteers, and
SoV – Policy Article
Paid Family Leave The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave to care for a sick family member, deal with a
SoV – Night In A Car
Home Sweet Home Ministries has been serving the homeless and hungry with Christ’s love in Bloomington, Illinois since 1917. On the eve of their 100th anniversary, they held a gala
SoV – Meet an Executive Director
Kurtis Kaechele – Streams of Hope Kurtis Kaechele took the reins at Streams of Hope on February 17, just weeks before Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer’s shelter-in-place order took effect. So
SoV – Agency Profile
Operation Love Operation Love started as the work of one woman, Jeannie Shaw, giving things to those in need out of her garage. As her labor of love grew and
SoV – Dining Room and Dégagé Dollars
Dégagé Ministries Dégagé Ministries operates out of the Heartside neighborhood in Grand Rapids, a community with more than its share of homelessness and subsidized housing. Dégagé responds to that need
How do the New Public Charge Rules Affect Me?
By Angel Valentín Non-citizens seeking to immigrate to the United States, either temporarily or permanently, can be denied immigration benefits if it appears from their income and perceived ability to
LUM Approved by U.S. Department of Justice to Assist in Filing Immigration Applications
By Susan Brouillettte To practice immigration law, a person must either be an attorney or a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative. In addition, practicing accredited representatives must be
LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
Maria is a Citizen! by Cameron Brooks Maria Gonzalez is a client at the LUM Immigration Clinic who has benefited from the services provided by our team. Originally from Mexico,
Serving Clients Remotely During COVID-19
by Samantha Garcia Through this unparalleled time, the LUM Immigration Clinic continues to be open for business to serve the community. However, “how” LUM is serving the community has been