Bells Rang for Jubilee Christmas 2020
BELLS RANG this past Saturday (December 12) from churches across the county in celebration of the 40th annual Lafayette Urban Ministry Jubilee Christmas program. Thirty churches and numerous individuals, businesses and clubs provided
Urgent Need – Overnight Shelter Volunteers
Volunteer with the LUM Emergency Shelter The LUM Emergency Shelter needs Overnight Shelter Volunteers 365 nights a year from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight. Duties include checking in guests, serving dinner, distributing
Port of Hope 2020 – Most Successful Ever
$96,548 Raised for the LUM Immigration Clinic The fifth annual Port of Hope raised $96,582.62 for the LUM Immigration Clinic. Despite COVID-19, the Port of Hope fundraiser was the most successful one
Central Catholic Junior High Students Support LUM
The Central Catholic Junior High Student Council sponsored a “Spirit Day” fundraiser (students pay to not wear their uniforms) and chose LUM & Jubilee Christmas as the recipient. They raised $638.76, which will
Couple Donates $10,000 to Feed Local Families
Jubilee Christmas Families Receive Restaurant Gift Card A local couple, who wish to remain anonymous, made a donation to LUM of $10,000 to feed local families who are struggling. They met with
Bells will Ring for Jubilee Christmas 2020
This Saturday, you will hear BELLS RINGING from churches across the county in celebration of LUM Jubilee Christmas. When you hear them ringing you will know that close to 1,500 local children have
Neil Klemme Match Program Raises $12,000
LUM was excited to partner again this year with the Neil Klemme State Farm Insurance Agency, a local small business, for the annual November Match Program. Thanks to the generosity of
Countdown to Jubilee Christmas
Curbside & Walkthrough Events Only LUM Jubilee Christmas is only nine days away. This year due to COVID-19, all Jubilee Christmas sites are either curbside or walkthrough events. There will be no “shopping rooms,” gift
Recap – LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run 2020
$15,000 Raised | 105 Runners | 75 Virtual Runners The Turkey Trot 5K Run was a successful event on Thanksgiving morning raising close to $15,000 for LUM programs including youth programs, the food pantry,
Recap – LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast
750 Meals – 75 Turkeys – 112 Pies – 100 Volunteers Despite COVID-19, the LUM Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast persisted and was a success. Many of our neighbors are struggling and need