Meet the 2023 Officers of the LUM Board
Thanks to 2022 & Congratulations to 2023 Sincere thanks to the outgoing 2022 LUM Board of Directors & Executive Council members for serving in one of the most important volunteer roles at LUM. Congratulations to
Happy New Year from your Friends at LUM
Tackling Basic Human Needs Uplifting the People of Greater Lafayette Let’s take a moment this New Year’s Eve to say “Cheers” to YOU… What YOU do for LUM is so
Make a Difference Before the End of the Year
It’s Time to Invest the New Era & Next 50 Years As New Year’s Day approaches, we ask that you remember Lafayette Urban Ministry in your end of the year plans. Take
Merry Christmas from your Friends at LUM
Thank You for Your Friendship & Support Dear Friends, Thank you for being there for Lafayette Urban Ministry during these challenging times, when our neighbors have needed us the most. As we
LUM Board & Staff – Sharpening Their Skills
LUM Leadership Participate in Governance Series Since February, several LUM board & staff members have been participating in the Eberle Nonprofit Board Governance Series. The Eberle Series is a seven-session
Meet Leanna – New LUM Staff Member
Leanna Giltmier, Finance Director Leanna Giltmier is the new Finance Director of Lafayette Urban Ministry (reporting to the LUM executive director). She grew up in Decatur, Illinois and currently lives
In Memoriam: Professor James Davidson, PhD
LUM Dream Team Member – Jim Davidson James (Jim) D. Davidson, Jr., 79, passed away on May 22. Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Fairfield University (Connecticut); and
Women Leaders of LUM Member Churches
Celebrating the Women of LUM For Women’s History Month, LUM is celebrating the 12 women who currently lead a local church or religious community that is also a member of the LUM Board of
LUM Annual Report 2021 -Our Programs
OUR PROGRAMS In 2021, LUM programs served 2,996 households and 2,007 children. The programs offered in 2021 are as follows: ASSISTANCE programs offer important aid through the Financial Assistance Program, Immigration Clinic, ID Clinic, Tax Assistance Program & Jubilee Christmas. FOOD programs offer food
LUM Annual Report 2021 -Our People
OUR PEOPLE Cris King is a LUM volunteer, donor, and board member. She shared that, I volunteer at LUM in the Financial Assistance Program because of its important role in helping people in