Hunger Hike 2014 – New Enthusiasm
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, You may recall that last year’s Hunger Hike event fell significantly short of its fundraising goal. It was only through the concern, effort and generosity of
LUM Camp announces 2014 Theme
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, My good friend Margery Ismail traveled to 100 different countries in her lifetime. When she passed away last month after a long and full life, her propensity
Mission Moment — Meet the Poore Family
March 2014 Dear Friend, The Lafayette Urban Ministry has been a special friend to Lisa Poore. After the accidental death of her husband… During the difficult process of grief and
Community Thanksgiving Celebration — Donations Needed
Cash Donations, Food Donations, and Volunteers are needed for the Lafayette Urban Ministry Annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Thanksgiving Day at Central Presbyterian Church. More than 800 people will be
LUM Camp 2013 – Exceeds Expectations
LUM Camp — Recap LUM Camp 2013 was this week with the theme — The Excitement of Engineering! LUM Camp introduced our campers to various engineering disciplines using Ray Ewry’s life-long dedication
Support Fifth-Quarter — A Proven Success
Summer 2013 Dear Friend, When he grows up, seven year-old Christian Morrenga wants to be a firefighter. Eight-year-old Devine Myers wants to be a nurse. And nine year-old Dylan Tibbett
Give the LUM Camp Experience to a Child in Our Community
Summer 2013 Dear Friend, Many people know the story of Ray Ewry. Born in Lafayette in 1872, he was stricken with polio as a child and told by his doctor
Snacks Needed NOW!
The children in the LUM After School Program need snacks; and guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter need cereal/breakfast bars. Please consider giving the gift of “snacks” ASAP. Any type
Remembering Your First LUM Experience
March 1, 2013 Dear Trusted Friend, Do you remember the first time you heard about the Lafayette Urban Ministry? Do you remember how you felt when you first learned of