LUM Spring & Summer Service Matters
Consider Volunteering at LUM Again — or More As National Volunteer Appreciation Month concludes, Lafayette Urban Ministry invites you to reflect on how you might continue—or deepen—your commitment to service.
LUM Celebrates Volunteers and Their Impact
Leadership Thanks Volunteers Service Commitment On April 29, LUM hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Reception in recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, celebrating those whose time and dedication sustain the LUM Mission year-round. Volunteers support LUM food
Celebrating Service, Impact, and Gratitude
Thank You Volunteers: A Lifeline of Help & Hope During National Volunteer Appreciation Month, LUM warmly invites you to join in honoring our volunteers, whose service provides a lifeline of help and
Get Involved with LUM Assistance Programs
Supporting Compassion in Action at LUM The impact of the LUM Financial Assistance Program, ID Clinic, and Jubilee Christmas is made possible through the generosity of donors and the dedication of volunteers. As these programs
LUM Staff Spotlight: Melissa K. Martin
A Lifelong Connection to LUM Melissa K. Martin serves as the Assistance Programs director at Lafayette Urban Ministry, bringing with her an incredible 28-year connection to LUM—as a Jubilee Christmas
Hope for Tomorrow – More than a Fundraiser
$80,000 Raised to Support Our Neighbors in Need Hope for Tomorrow was more than just a fundraising event. It was a gathering of individuals who believe in showing up for their
Five Ways to Help the LUM Emergency Shelter
Donate | Volunteer | Prepare a Meal | Deep Cleaning Days As the spring progresses and summer approaches, LUM seeks your continued support in assisting individuals in our community who
Winter Warming Station Offered Help & Hope
A Safe, Warm Place for 396 Guests, 7,042 Times The winter of 2025–2026 in Lafayette, Indiana, brought shifting conditions—from a mild start to a bitter cold stretch and one of