LUM Impact Report – Your Generosity Changed Lives in 2025
Because of you, lives were changed across Tippecanoe County in 2025.
The LUM Impact Report 2025 is now available, and the highlights below offer a snapshot of how your generosity created a lifeline of help & hope for our neighbors in need.
LUM invites you to explore the full report for deeper insights and inspiring stories of the impact you made possible.
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Because of you, families in Tippecanoe County found stability in crisis and dignity in hardship. Your support helped cover rent, utilities, medications, IDs, immigration needs, and holiday meals—preventing homelessness and restoring hope when it mattered most.
“Every dollar we provide is more than aid. It is hope restored, stability renewed, and a family kept together.” – Deanna Sutherlin, LUM Assistance Programs director
2025 Stats
- Financial Assistance Program served 1,455 households, providing assistance 2,266 times.
- ID Clinic served 168 individuals, delivering services 189 times.
- Immigration Clinic served 191 individuals, delivering services 342 times.
- Jubilee Christmas served 614 families, impacting 1,794 children
- Tax Assistance Program served 745 households, and 881 individual tax forms were submitted.
FOOD PROGRAMS
Because of you, neighbors in downtown Lafayette accessed food and emergency support in 2025—many for the first time. The Protein Food Pantry, Food Card Program, and Community Thanksgiving Feast provided nourishment, dignity, and hope when it was needed most.
“Every family who walks through the doors of our food pantry leaves not just with food, but with dignity, hope, and the knowledge that someone cares.” – Lisa Sultemeier, LUM Food Programs director
2025 Stats
- Protein Food Pantry served 1,609 families with 10,594 visits.
- Community Thanksgiving Feast served 1,024 meals.
- Food Card Program served 33 households, 89 individuals, totaling $2,225.
- Meals & Food Aid provided 34,595 times.
HOMELESS SERVICES
Because of you, people experiencing homelessness found safety and relief in 2025. Emergency Shelter, Winter Warming & Cooling Stations provided meals, refuge & life-saving support—while connecting neighbors to services that restore dignity, stability & hope.
“A safe place to sleep is just the beginning. Every connection we make empowers someone to reclaim their life with dignity & purpose.” – Mason McConnell Curry, LUM Homeless Services director
2025 Stats
- Emergency Shelter served 359 individuals, providing shelter for 16,575 bed nights and meals.
- Winter Warming Station served 461 individuals 5,289 bed nights and meals.
- Cooling Station served numerous individuals, offering heat relief throughout the summer season.
- LUM Homeless Services hosted 715 Guests for 21,876 bed nights and meals (16% increase from 2024).
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Because of you, children in Tippecanoe County had safe places to learn and belong in 2025, while 198 households stayed employed and stable. After-school care, summer programs, camp, and family events helped children thrive and strengthened families.
“Because of our community’s generosity, LUM gave students safe places to belong and thrive in 2025, strengthening children and stabilizing families across Tippecanoe County.” – Kristi Hogue, LUM Youth Programs director
2025 Stats
- After School Program served 70 families and 93 children, with 10,187 total attendance.
- 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program served 44 families and 77 children, with 2,291 total attendance.
- LUM Camp served 70 children, with 280 total attendance.
- Day for Dads served 14 families and 32 children.
- Families served: 198; Children served: 1,992; Total Attendances: 14,605.