Behind the Scenes at the Emergency Shelter
A Unique & Powerful LUM Experience You’re invited to Behind the Scenes—A LUM Homeless Services Experience. This limited, immersive evening offers a powerful, firsthand glimpse into experiencing homelessness, grounded in hospitality,
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
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
Point-in-Time Count Day is Coming
Why the PIT Count Matters & How You Can Help This Thursday, January 29, communities across the country will take part in the annual Point-in-Time Count. This count helps us understand
Working Together to Address Homelessness
Community Partners Supporting Housing Stability Lafayette Urban Ministry is an active partner in the Homeless Prevention and Intervention Network, a collaborative of agencies working to end homelessness through coordination, shared problem-solving, and
Help Others. Find Your Joy. Give Hope.
Volunteer & Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM With LUM, there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Mentor a child, help at the Food Pantry, assist at the 48-bed Emergency
Make 2026 the Year You Make a Difference
Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM in 2026 A new year is a chance to choose purpose. Volunteering with LUM offers a way to support neighbors in
Hendricks County Community Foundation makes a $5,000 grant to Lafayette Urban Ministry
Generous Gifts Impact LUM Families & Unhoused The Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded Lafayette Urban Ministry $5,000 from the Electric Plus Care Fund to support the LUM Financial Assistance Programs.