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
LUM Mission Moment – Ernie’s Journey
From Shelter to Stability: How Your Support Transformed Ernie’s Life Because of you, Ernie found hope when life felt impossible. After multiple personal and family losses, he arrived at the
LUM Mission Moment – The Story of Kimberly
LUM Provided Stability When It Mattered Most Kimberly, a woman in her 60s, came to the LUM Financial Assistance Program facing eviction. Despite owning her trailer, she fell behind on lot rent while
Toilet Paper Needed – We’re Almost Out
LUM Needs Your Help – Every Roll Counts Did you know that toilet paper is the most used item at LUM? It is provided to shoppers at the LUM Protein Food Pantry, as
Local Students Serving at LUM with Purpose
Local Schools Support LUM Winter Warming Station Across Greater Lafayette, students are discovering that service is more than an activity—it’s a meaningful way to care for others. Recently, three local
Three Events Making a Community Impact
The Past – Run the Ball 2025 Supports LUM Purdue FIJI Run the Ball Event Supports LUM Members of the Purdue FIJI fraternity recently invited Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, to their chapter dinner
LUM Mission Moment – Meet Tanya & Her Kids
A Place to Grow, Year After Year One local family has grown alongside LUM Youth Programs. All four siblings found stability, encouragement, and a sense of belonging through the After School Program and summer LUM
Grant Strengthens LUM’s Winter Response
Duke Energy Foundation Awards $5,000 to LUM During this dangerously cold stretch in Tippecanoe County, Lafayette Urban Ministry provided critical support thanks to a $5,000 rapid-response grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. Part of $55,000