New Socks for LUM Clients, Guests & Children
One Purchased = One Donated This past week, LUM has been distributing five new pairs of socks to each guest in the LUM Emergency Shelter and each child enrolled in the 5th Quarter
Central Presbyterian Gives $10,000 to LUM
$10,000 to Support Summer Programs at LUM The leadership and members of Central Presbyterian Church (Lafayette) recently donated $10,000 to Lafayette Urban Ministry to support summer programs, including LUM Camp and 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. In
LUM Camp Needs You! This Summer – July 27-31
Would you, or someone you know, make a good LUM Camp Counselor? LUM Camp is a week-long, over-night camp program for low-income children from 8 to 10 years old. Volunteer camp
LUM Camp – Only 33 Days Away (July 28-31)
LUM Camp is a scholarship-based camp, meaning LUM only invites children whose parents are not able to pay for the $150 per child cost of camp. The campers’ parents pay only $5 per child,
Meet Kieron — New LUM Custodian
Kieron O. Denson — Newest Member of LUM Staff Kieron O. Denson is the new LUM custodian. He graduated from Benton Central High School this past December and still lives in
Social Distancing – Outside Immigration Clinic
Creative Solutions to Meeting Clients During COVID-19 Certainly within compliance with the new LUM COVID-19 Response Guidelines, the LUM Immigration Clinic is occasionally meeting with clients outside on LUM property. The client, volunteer
COVID-19 – Back On Track LUM
Open for Business with New Protocols LUM is open for business, but “how” LUM serves the families in our community has been modified again this week to keep pace with
Tippecanoe COVID-19 Hotline Launched
LUM Housing & Stability Assistance Earlier this month, the Tippecanoe COVID-19 Housing & Stability Hotline was launched. This community resource will connect households struggling to pay rent, mortgages, and utilities during the
LUM Awarded $10,000 from CARES Act
Lafayette Urban Ministry has also been awarded a $10,000 grant made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This money is designated to provide emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness including
LUM Awarded $13,679 in Federal Support
Lafayette Urban Ministry has recently been awarded $13,679 in Phase 37 Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding. EFSP is a program of the federal government designed to quickly provide emergency relief to those