Meet Brandyn – Superstar LUM Volunteer
Brandyn Stack – LUM Shelter Volunteer Brandyn Stack grew up in Mahomet, Illinois and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University. He currently lives in Lafayette with his
LUM Protein Food Pantry Needs Your Support
Thanks to a dedicated crew of volunteers, the LUM Protein Food Pantry has remained open during the COVID-19 crisis. Within a few short weeks, LUM has developed stricter health & safety protocols, moved
Social Distancing – LUM Board Meeting
First Ever – LUM Board “Video” Meeting Last night, the LUM Board of Directors held their monthly meeting using video conferencing. The agenda was distributed along with a code to “Join the
LUM Receives $4,000 for COVID-19 Needs
Community Foundation Awards Grant to LUM In addition the COVID-19 Response Fund grant, The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette has awarded to LUM a “Rapid Response Grant” for $4,000. This grant was
Grace Lutheran Provides Brown Bag Shelter Meals
When the Indiana Stay-At-Home Order started, several groups canceled their shelter meals. That’s when the members of Grace Lutheran Church (Lafayette) stepped up and began providing “brown bag” dinners to fill in
LUM Client Donates “Needed Items”
Recently a donation of “needed items” was dropped off at the LUM Office with this note, “Good morning. I would like to help more, but my resources are limited. My
COVID-19 – IRS Economic Impact Payments
What YOU Need to Know to Get Your Payment The IRS is in the process of sending out Economic Impact Payments (stimulus money) to most people in the country. Individuals who are
LUM Camp 2020 Needs YOU This Summer
Thinking about & Planning for a Better Tomorrow Plans for LUM Camp 2020 are moving forward — because, at LUM, we’re thinking about and planning for a better tomorrow. LUM Camp needs you! Would you,
Social Distancing – Shelter Intake
Emergency Shelter Intake Using Social Distancing Below is another example of the creativity and commitment being shown during the COVID-19 crisis. Dave Heckert, LUM Emergency Shelter director, signs up individuals for the homeless
Social Distancing – LUM Staff Meeting
Zoom Staff Meeting Led By Wes Tillett This week, Wes Tillett presided over his first staff meeting as the LUM executive director. Of course it was a remote, video staff meeting. Because