Celebrating Deb Parent – Women in History Month
Deb Parent, Longtime Volunteer & Impactful Leader Thirty-five years ago, a talented local woman started volunteering with LUM participating in the Grow-A-Row program (1988 – 1991) and providing refreshments for
LUM Shelter Guests Need Your Time & Smile
Shelter Volunteers Are Needed Year-Round The LUM Emergency Shelter is always in need of your time and assistance. For 39 years, Lafayette Urban Ministry has offered a safe & warm place to rest for those
Meet The Judges for We’ve Got Talent
Fundraiser for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund LUM is excited to announce the panel of judges for the We’ve Got Talent event on Saturday, April 15. They will have front row seats for
Celebrating the Women Leaders of LUM
Eight Women Religious Leaders Engaging in LUM In the spirit of Women’s History Month (March), LUM is celebrating the Women of LUM. Today LUM puts a spotlight on eight women who currently lead a
LUM Staff Take a Study Trip to Chicago
LUM Staff Learn from Aspirational Peers As a part of the LUM Strategic Plan, staff members identified a number of “aspirational peers.” Last week, three staff members made a pilgrimage to Chicago to
Meet Cristy – New LUM Staff Member
Cristy Perez, LUM Assistant Director – Immigration Clinic Cristy L. Perez is the New assistant director of the LUM Immigration Clinic. She grew up in New York City and currently
The Real Unsung Hero at LUM is YOU!
Give Today – Help LUM Continue to Uplift & Serve In 2022, LUM served 3,588 households, providing assistance 35,079 times through 20 different programs and events. All of this positive community impact is
LUM Match Program Gives a Hand Up
Shelter Guests Benefit from the Opportunity Fund “I am forever grateful to LUM!” Timothy Kennell spoke with emotion. After many months of struggle, Timothy moved out of the LUM Emergency Shelter and into an
LUM Celebrates Women in History Month
LUM Women Leaders & Volunteers Who Care March is National WOMEN in History Month. Throughout the month, LUM will be celebrating the contributions and impact of the women who lead,
Meet Sue & Tom – Volunteers of the Month
Sue & Tom – A Family Enriched by Service Sue & Tom Harmeson are the March “LUM Volunteers of the Month.” They are partners both in life and in the community.