“Starr” Gift Supports LUM Immigration Clinic
Carol & Nick Starr Donate $1,000 to LUM In recognition of their church, First Baptist, and in honor of Joe Micon’s 41 years of service to LUM & the community, Carol & Nick Starr
Summertime is for Fun, Family & Reflection
Planning for Summer – Planning for Your Future Summertime is often a time for reflection and planning. Many of us are spending more time outdoors and trying to figure out
LUM Volunteer Awarded Golden Gift of Time
Nina Morgan Receives Prestigious Service Award Last week, Nina L. Morgan was presented with the Golden Gift of Time Award as a part of the 24th Annual Volunteer Recognition Program
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