New Mattresses for the LUM Shelter
The LUM Emergency Shelter will soon have new mattresses in all 45 beds. Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, LUM was able to place an
LUM Shelter Awarded $26K Grant
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette Supports LUM Emergency Shelter “It is a wonderful feeling to help those who are trying to help themselves. The LUM Emergency Shelter is such
Mission Moment — Rex Fuller’s Journey to Recognition
Just the mention of Rex Fuller’s name around any of the LUM staff elicits a smile. Currently Rex Fuller is the “go to” volunteer at the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry
Mission Moment — The Shelter’s Rebekah Miller
Dusk has fallen and most of our community is cleaning up after dinner and settling in for the evening with their families. But for Rebekah Miller, her work is just
LUM Distributes 2012 Hunger Hike Proceeds, Thanks Community for Their Generosity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 13, 2012 (Lafayette, IN) On Sunday, September 16, 2012, over 900 participants helped raise $83,232.10 to meet the needs of hungry families in
Community Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving 2012 November 23, 2012 What a special LUM Community Thanksgiving Celebration it was! More than 800 meals were served with 160 people volunteering. Many more cooked turkeys or donated food.
Mission Moment: The Story of John Hill
John Hill is persistent, patient, hardworking – and for now — homeless. Unable to work, John found himself unemployed, homeless and without a car. Two years ago, John applied for
Denver Mattress – Matching Gifts to LUM
Double Your Donation to LUM! During the month of November 2012, the Denver Mattress Co. has agreed to match all gifts to the Lafayette Urban Ministry shelter up to $2,500. No purchase necessary.
LUM’s Shelter for the Homeless
LUM’s Shelter for the Homeless The Lafayette Urban Ministry’s Shelter for the Homeless and accompanying Case Management Services help chronically homeless men and women move off the streets, into shelter,