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Leave a Legacy & Plant Seeds of Support

Giving, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM May 29, 2026
Planned Giving Supports Neighbors Years to Come As seasons turn and new growth emerges, so too can your lasting impact on the community. A planned gift to Lafayette Urban Ministry — such
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LUM Summer Volunteer Roles Change Lives Daily

Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, Volunteer May 29, 2026
Serve Neighbors Through Meaningful Experiences Be an Advocate LUM is currently seeking Volunteer Advocates for the Financial Assistance Program. Volunteers serve one weekday morning each week, helping individuals and families facing urgent needs
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Purdue Crew Row-A-Thon Supports LUM

Giving, Good Samaritan Program, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM May 22, 2026
Purdue Student-Athletes Raise $11,177 for LUM The Purdue Crew Team members raised $11,177 for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund through its annual Row-A-Thon held this February. At the Purdue Crew Spring Banquet, Grant Herrmann, treasurer, and Elainna Papandrea, president, presented a ceremonial “big
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LUM Spring & Summer Service Matters

Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, Volunteer April 30, 2026
Consider Volunteering at LUM Again — or More As National Volunteer Appreciation Month concludes, Lafayette Urban Ministry invites you to reflect on how you might continue—or deepen—your commitment to service.
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An Innovative Way to Support Your Neighbors

Giving, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM March 27, 2026
Consider Qualified Charitable Distributions Learn how a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA can make a lasting impact at Lafayette Urban Ministry. For supporters age 70½ and older, a QCD is a smart way to support the
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Create a Lasting Impact & Legacy with LUM

Giving, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM March 27, 2026
A Commitment to Justice, Service & Community As Lent journeys toward Easter, Passover approaches, and the celebrations of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr conclude, this holy season invites us to reflect deeply, act with purpose, and consider the legacy we
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Toilet Paper Needed – We’re Almost Out

Emergency Shelter, Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM March 25, 2026
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
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Local Students Serving at LUM with Purpose

Emergency Shelter, Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM March 19, 2026
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
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Three Events Making a Community Impact

Emergency Shelter, Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM March 14, 2026
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
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Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Giving February 18, 2026
Tuesday, March 10 | 5 PMConnection Point Church Friday, April 10 | 6 PMThe Stine Barn
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Lafayette Urban Ministry is an organization of more than 50 Christian churches that serves as a social safety net for our community's children and families. For more than 50 years, LUM has worked to give back the hope, the future, and the self-respect to our neighbors in need. LUM takes an active role in trying to change social injustices and improve the quality of life for the individuals, children and families in our community. LUM is committed to loving neighbors, seeking justice, empowering the least among us, and renewing the social ministry through its food programs, financial assistance, youth programs, immigration services, and homeless services.
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