Important information for individuals who are needing to stay as a Guest at the LUM Emergency Shelter is the following:
The LUM Emergency Shelter is for temporary stay
All Guests must have a pass to enter the shelter each night — Only individuals with passes will be admitted to our temporary overnight shelter
Passes are available as follows:
Monday – Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. at the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette)
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 6:00-6:30 a.m. at the LUM Emergency Shelter (525 N 4th Street, Lafayette)
Admission procedure is as follows:
Every evening of the year – Guests with passes should arrive at the LUM Emergency Shelter (525 N 4th Street, Lafayette) for check-in from 9:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Guests may not arrive or gather at the shelter building prior to 9:00 p.m.
Guest will not be admitted to the shelter without a pass
Guest will not be admitted to the shelter after 9:30 p.m. — under any circumstances
For Guests seeking employment — if a guest is seeking employment and intends on continuing his/her temporary stay at the LUM Emergency Shelter:
Please seek employment that will enable you to check-in between 9-9:30 p.m. at the LUM Emergency Shelter (525 N 4th St., Lafayette)
Must discuss with the Shelter Director ways to get a nightly pass
Exceptions to the above requirements may only be made with permission from LUM shelter staff on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at the LUM Office (420 N 4th St., Lafayette)
Shelter closes the following morning at 7:00 a.m. after guests are provided a light breakfast and coffee, when available.
LUM strives to ensure the safety and privacy of shelter guests. To view the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Notice of Privacy Practices, click HERE.
LUM strives to ensure the safety and privacy of shelter guests. To view the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Notice of Privacy Practices, click HERE.
All residents of Tippecanoe County (Indiana) are invited to attend the annual LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast. LUM is still planning on servicing more than 800 meals.
2025-26 – August 6, 2025 – May 21, 2026 (subject to change)
Times:
School dismissal time through 6:30 p.m.
Location: LUM Ray Ewry Center, 525 N 4th St., Lafayette, IN 47901 — The center offers the space needed for opportunities to create more meaningful and grade-specific enrichment activities for our students.
Nutritional snacks
Learning based on Indiana Academic Standards in reading, writing, math, social studies and science
Tutoring and help with homework
Recreational and playground activities; extracurricular activities and field trips; arts and crafts
Bus transportation from school to the LUM Ray Ewry Center
OPEN HOUSE: Tours of the LUM Ray Ewry Center (525 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN) may be arranged by emailing Kristi Hogue at khogue@lumserve.org.
How to sign-up your children for the After School Program:
Submit an application — to START the process,click HERE
FEES
Sliding Fee Scale – Per Child
Poverty Level
Weekly
Monthly
<127%
Your family may qualify for CCDF vouchers
128 – 175%
$40.00
$128.00
176 – 400%
$50.00
$160.00
400%+
$60.00
$192.00
Fees and Payments
PAY WEEKLY or MONTHLY. You choose the payment plan that fits your budget the best.
Weekly: $40, $50 or $60 for each child
Monthly: $128 or $160 or $192 per month for each child
Payment due in advance — the last school day of the previous week/month
Must agree and follow payment schedule
Due with Application (non-refundable): $10 registration fee
Indiana CCDF vouchers are accepted by LUM
Late Fee: $10
Payment Options —
Pay Online HERE -or- Pay in Person -or- Pay by Mail
Dates/times: May 27, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (start date may change due to LSC snow days) Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed for Independence Day (Observed Friday, July 4, 2025)
Location: LUM Ray Ewry Center 525 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Nutritious snacks
Learning based on Indiana Academic Standards in reading, writing, math, social studies and science
Recreational and playground activities, Field trips
How to sign-up your children for 5th Quarter:
Submit an application — to START the process,click the “Submit an Application” button below
Fees (subject to change):
Sliding Fee Scale – Per Child
Poverty Level
Tier
Weekly
Daily
<150%
Your family may qualify for CCDF vouchers
151 – 200%
1
$80
$25
201 – 400%
2
$90.00
$30
>400%
3
$100.00
$35
Pay Online HERE -or- Pay in Person -or- Pay by Mail
Kristi Hogue, 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program director 765.423.2691 | khogue@lumserve.org Text Updates – to sign up for LUM 5th Quarter updates, text @lum5q to 81010
More information:
Supervision by trained staff in a loving, Christian environment
Active learning based on Indiana academic standards
Fun crafts and recreation
Free Federal summer lunch program and nutritional snacks
LUM offers programs focused on Children & Families including a Christmas assistance program and programs to support the youth’s academic achievement and educational enrichment after school and during the summer months.
Other areas of help offered include: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions
Type of help offered includes: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS
Naturalization (Citizenship) Information, click HERE
Apply for Citizenship – On Your Own. To get started, click HERE
$20 fee to LUM for initial consultation. You may pay online by clicking the “Make A Payment” button below. Fee must be paid before the consultation appointment. This fee is nonrefundable.
Any additional fees needed to process the case will be discussed during the consultation. You may pay online by clicking the “Make A Payment” button below.
Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday, generally 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meetings are by appointment only; no walk-ins
Closed on days when LUM is closed for a Holiday
Location:
LUM Office, 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
CityBus – Route #1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3, 7, 6A or 6B to City Bus Center (3rd Street)
