Name: 40th Anniversary Celebration - LUM Homeless Services & Shelter
Start: 2024-11-20T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 525 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901-1004, United States

40th Anniversary Celebration - LUM Homeless Services & Shelter

LUM invites you to join us as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of LUM Homeless Services. This special event marks four decades of dedication to providing shelter, support, and life-changing assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness in Greater Lafayette. Here are the details:
* DATE/TIME – Wednesday, November 20, at 6 p.m.
* LOCATIONS – LUM Ray Ewry Center, 525 N 4th S, Lafayette, IN
* Refreshments, Remarks and Tours
Since 1984, when LUM and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center established Lafayette’s first emergency shelter, LUM has led the way in helping those in need. Starting from a small facility on 8th Street, LUM has grown, with a new Ray Ewry Center built in 1995 at 525 N. 4th Street that houses both LUM youth programs and the emergency shelter. Through these years, LUM has consistently expanded services to meet the increasing demand in the community.
Major milestones include the launch of case management in 2006, the creation of the New Opportunity Fund in 2010, and the establishment of the Winter Warming Station in 2015, ensuring a safe, warm place for anyone needing shelter during the coldest months. In 2021, LUM introduced the Healthy Shelter Initiative, improving health, cleanliness, and safety for guests. LUM expanded capacity to 48 guests, adding new outdoor lockers and upgraded the security system, bunk beds and bedding, floors, and office space.
Why Your Support Matters:
The LUM Emergency Shelter provides essential services 365 nights a year, offering guests a warm bed, meals, and connections to vital resources. Last year, LUM helped more than 818 unhoused individuals. As operational costs rise, LUM needs continued support to meet the growing need.
Your generosity has been instrumental in helping LUM reach this milestone, and LUM would be honored to have you at this celebration. LUM looks forward to celebrating with you!
Stay tuned for inspiring stories and exciting plans leading up to the anniversary celebration. Each newsletter will bring you closer to the heart of our mission and the impact we’ve made together. Thank you for your ongoing support. Let’s make the 40th anniversary celebration a memorable one!