LUM Volunteer of the Month – Rob Morgan
LUM Volunteer of the Month – August 2023 Robert Morgan is the August LUM Volunteer of the Month. Rob was born in Fort Wayne, IN, grew up in Columbia City,
Thanks to Dick & Betty Nelson – Tree Planters
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette completed a gift matching opportunity to support the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program at Lafayette Urban Ministry, which was announced in the summer of 2022. Richard C. & Betty M.
LUM Summer Students & the “Literacy” Assessment
Preparing Students for Academic Success The summer break poses a unique challenge for low-income families, as the “summer slide” phenomenon (loss of knowledge) can disproportionately affect children from economically disadvantaged
How LUM Utilizes Data to Improve Lives
Literacy | Empathy | Mentoring | Hope As an organization committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and our community, LUM has recognized the pivotal role
Summer Family Focus – LUM Youth Programs
5th Quarter Summer Learning & LUM Camp The focus of summer youth programs at LUM is to prepare local children for success, especially when they return to school next week.
Join Us – LUM Food Assistance Celebration
LUM 40th Anniversary – Food Pantries & Food Assistance Programs You are cordially invited to attend a FREE reception to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of LUM Food Assistance Programs. Here are the
LUM Financial Assistance Program Needs Volunteers
Weekly Volunteer Opportunity – Weekday Mornings The LUM Financial Assistance Program is looking for volunteers who are interested in serving one morning each week. So far this year, Last year
Volunteer Afternoon Receptionists Needed
Daytime Volunteer Opportunity – Biweekly If you’re interested in a recurring, daytime service opportunity, consider becoming a Volunteer Afternoon Receptionist at Lafayette Urban Ministry. A Volunteer Afternoon Receptionist is needed each weekday from noon to
Calling All Local Gardeners
The LUM Food Pantries welcome donations from “Giving Gardeners” who have “grown a row” for LUM or simply wish to donate from their garden. LUM Welcomes Donations from “Giving Gardeners”
LUM Research – Summer Literacy Assessment
LUM Summer Students & the “Literacy” Assessment The summer break poses a unique challenge for low-income families, as the “summer slide” phenomenon (loss of knowledge) can disproportionately affect children from