Letter to Governor: Welcome Syrian Refugees
January 5, 2016 The Honorable Mike Pence Governor of Indiana Room 206 State House Indianapolis, IN 46024 Dear Governor Pence, We the board of Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM), which represents 42
Bill Watch List
The LUM Campaign for Hoosier Families is watching the progress of “bills” being considered by the Indiana State Legislature. Check out the Legislation Tracker, which is updated regularly by the
LUM Legislative Wrap Up 2015 – Recap
This past Wednesday, Lafayette Urban Ministry—Campaign for Hoosier Families hosted the Indiana Legislative Wrap Up featuring presentations from the Indiana Association of United Ways & Indiana Coalition for Human Services. This
LUM Hosts Legislative Luncheon – June 10
Please join Lafayette Urban Ministry—Campaign for Hoosier Families, Indiana Association of United Ways & Indiana Coalition for Human Services for a 2015 Legislative Wrap Up. The 2015 LUM Legislative Wrap
Political Skills for the Digital Age
The LUM Campaign for Hoosier Families is sponsoring a FREE community meeting focused on the topic of “Political Skills for the Digital Age.” Date: Thursday, April 16 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Brouillette appointed to City Commission
Recently, LUM’s very own Susan Brouillette was sworn in by Mayor Tony Roswarski and City Clerk Cindy Murray as a member of the Lafayette Human Relations Commission along with John
A Promise as Enduring as America
By Joe Micon, LUM executive director Have you heard the one about the busload filled with homeless families from Chicago that pulled up in front of LUM because our social
LUM Offers Conversational Spanish Tables
Lafayette Urban Ministry and Ayuda Y Aprende, the Spanish Language Service Learning Program at Purdue, have teamed up to offer weekly Conversational Spanish Tables on Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Move That Bill Forward #4 — Views on Immigration Reform
Move that Bill Forward #4 Myth: Letting in More Temporary Visa Holders and Legalizing Current Illegal Immigrants Will Increase the Unemployment Rate Response: Immigrants Make Americans More Productive and Do Not Increase the Unemployment Rate. In
Move That Bill Forward #3 — Facts on Immigration Reform
Move that Bill Forward #3 Myth: Most immigrants cross the border illegally. Facts: Approximately 72% of the foreign born population are authorized immigrants, including naturalized citizens, legal permanent residents, and legal temporary residents. The Congressional