Be a Camp Counselor—Mentor—Role Model
LUM Camp Counselors are invaluable volunteers who spend their whole day with one group of campers. They are role models who assist and motivate campers whether they are trying to
Central Catholic Seniors Serve LUM
CC Senior Service Project This past Saturday, dozens of seniors from Lafayette Central Catholic Junior Senior High School worked all morning doing a variety of jobs at LUM. Each year
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
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
Thank You — Congratulations — Farewell (to the LUM Interns)
LUM Intern Farewell Reception It is with mixed emotions that the LUM staff says “farewell” and “well done” to our fabulously talented and hardworking interns – Amanda Bajzatt, Katherine Brandes,
LUM Tax Assistance Program — Results So Far
With less than two weeks left to file income tax, LUM executive director, Joe Micon has some exciting statistics to share with the community. Watch this short video blog to
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
The LINE – Film Screening & Discussion
United Methodist Churches in the Greater Lafayette area are focusing on hunger and poverty throughout 2013. As a part of this initiative, there was a screening of the short Sojourner’s
Happy New Year and Thanks from LUM
December 31, 2012 Dear Friend, If you prepared a meal for the homeless and delivered it to the LUM shelter; If you served as a LUM tax preparer and helped
That Time of Year (Again)
When Christmas and the New Year approaches, many are motivated to think about philanthropy and goodwill toward the community. It is also a perfect time to assess what you have