Hospitality changes lives. At LUM we believe that one of the first steps toward long-term, secure housing is to make sure unhoused people are treated hospitably – shown respect, provided a nutritious meal, a good night of sleep, and a safe place to stay.

This year, more than 650 different individuals will seek a warm meal, a shower, a clean bed, fresh linens, heat in the winter, air-conditioning in the summer, secure sleeping quarters, a light breakfast in the morning, and fair treatment from the LUM Emergency Shelter staff members. Open 365 nights a year, LUM provides more than 13,000 bednights to the unhoused in Greater Lafayette.