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
Annual Report 2021 – Lafayette Urban Ministry
The 2021 Annual Report of Lafayette Urban Ministry, Inc. is now available for your review. The sections of the annual report are as follows: OUR STORY OUR FINANCES OUR IMPACT OUR
LUM Annual Report 2021 -Our Impact
OUR IMPACT The LUM Good Samaritan Fund provides local individuals, families and children with a financial safety net when in crisis. In 2021, the Good Samaritan Fund helped 1,309 families; provided financial assistance in
LUM Annual Report 2021 -Our Finances
OUR FINANCES In 2021, LUM revenue was $1,206,817 thanks to contributions from 1,755 individuals, churches, civic organizations, foundations and local businesses. The charts below display the source of REVENUE (left