LUM Staff Spotlight – Monica V.
Welcoming Monica Ventureno to Lafayette Urban Ministry A New Face at the Front Desk Lafayette Urban Ministry is pleased to welcome Monica Ventureno as our new Front-Desk Receptionist. In this
Why LUM Camp Matters
Message from Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director Who do you see in these photos? Do you see teachers, lawyers, moms, dads, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, construction workers, and social workers? They
LUM Staff Retreat Sparks Connection
Storytelling, Juggling, and Team Growth LUM staff members recently gathered for a retreat focused on connection, growth, and team building. The day began with breakfast and social time, followed by
Honoring & Celebrating Our Dedicated LUM Staff
Honoring a Year of Service and Saying Thank You to Lafayette Brewing Company for Years of Support Earlier this week, Lafayette Urban Ministry staff came together for the annual LUM
Executive Director Reflects on First 5 Years
A Note from Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director That’s me (left) moving into my office at LUM on April 1, 2020. It was stay home, stay safe due to COVID. What a wild
70 Local Children Make a Splash at LUM Camp
The Wonders of Water, Friendship & Discovery Each summer, LUM Camp is a highlight for local children, blending fun, learning, and personal growth. This year, 70 campers (ages 8–10) enjoyed adventures like campfires, canoeing,
Sounding the Alarm: Local Need is Increasing
Financial Assistance Needs Surge Since January The LUM Financial Assistance Program is facing a dramatic increase in demand. LUM uses year-over-year trend analysis to forecast demand—and this year’s data is sounding the alarm.
Aspirational Peers Tour – Indy 2025
Indianapolis Agencies Share – LUM Learns & Grows Earlier this spring, eight members of the Lafayette Urban Ministry team participated in a daylong Aspirational Peers Tour in Indianapolis, visiting neighborhood
The Joy of LUM Camp – Janaleesa’s Story
Message from Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director Janaleesa will attend her third and final LUM Camp this July. For the past few months, nearly every time I see her, she
Local Islamic Community Supports LUM
The Taste of Ramadan Hosts Donate $1,500 to LUM Steve Mogensen, LUM development director, attended the Taste of Ramadan event hosted by the Islamic Society of Greater Lafayette and Purdue Muslim Student Association. During the gathering,