Celebrating 50 Years of Helping Families
LUM Financial Assistance Program1975 -2025 In 2025, Lafayette Urban Ministry marks the 50th Anniversary of the Financial Assistance Program. Established in 1975 as the Emergency Fund, this program has provided critical support to thousands of families,
Purdue Rowing Team Supports LUM
Annual Row-A-Thon Benefits Local Families This past Saturday, the Purdue Rowing Team held its annual Row-A-Thon at the local mall, where each member rowed at least 30,000 meters in three hours on indoor rowing machines. The
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Jacob Polinski
Jacob Polinski: A Legacy of Service and Leadership Lafayette Urban Ministry proudly recognizes Jacob Polinski as the Volunteer of the Month for February 2025 for his outstanding dedication and service
Lafayette Catholic Schools Support LUM
Students Give to LUM During Catholic Schools Week LUM is grateful for the students, teachers, and families of Lafayette Catholic Schools for their generosity during Catholic Schools Week. As part of their commitment
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – LUM Service Day
Deep Cleaning Day at the Shelter & Youth Center LUM is grateful for the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Purdue, who recently participated in a LUM Deep Cleaning Service Day. Their members
LUM Welcomes Purdue Religious Leaders
LUM Hosts Lunch Meeting to Discuss Partnerships LUM had the pleasure of hosting the University Religious Leaders (URL) from Purdue for their regular meeting last week—and it was a fantastic
Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs
Offer Food, Warmth & Kindness This Winter The cost of food and fuel is straining local families and food banks, making your support more critical than ever. LUM needs your help to
Thanks to Electric Plus & Hendricks County Community Foundation
Generous Gifts Impact LUM Families & Unhoused LUM proudly acknowledges the generosity of Electric Plus, whose donation of gift cards, valued at $6,600, provided much-needed assistance to local families through the LUM After School
Meet Barb & John – LUM Volunteers of the Month
LUM Volunteers of the Month – January 2025 Lafayette Urban Ministry is thrilled to honor Barb & John Sperry as the Volunteers of the Month for January 2025. Residents of
Northview Church Captures Service on Film
Welcome, Northview Church, to the LUM Family Northview Church became a LUM Member Church in 2024, and quickly became a blessing to LUM. In addition to their volunteer work, their members spent an