LUM Summer Volunteer Roles Change Lives Daily
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
Purdue Crew Row-A-Thon Supports LUM
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
Local Agencies Lead Housing Collaboration
PI Summit — Statewide Impact Through Shared Coordination Three LUM staff members recently attended the 40th annual Prosperity Indiana Summit (PI Summit), a statewide conference focused on affordable housing, homelessness, and community
Anonymous Gifts Strengthen LUM Lifeline
Hope Grows through Generous Local Giving Two recent anonymous gifts are helping Lafayette Urban Ministry strengthen its Mission of serving neighbors with dignity, compassion, and hope. A local couple recently made a transformational $110,000 gift to
How You Can “Get Involved” in Summer Youth Programs
LUM Summer Youth Programs are only possible through community support—and there are several meaningful ways to help: Sponsor a LUM Camper Volunteer Your Time Support Learning Support LUM Day for Dads Share
LUM Summer Youth Programs – Coming Soon
Confidence | Connection | Growth | Opportunity “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela That idea goes beyond the classroom.
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
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,
LUM Spring & Summer Service Matters
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.
LUM Celebrates Volunteers and Their Impact
Leadership Thanks Volunteers Service Commitment On April 29, LUM hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Reception in recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, celebrating those whose time and dedication sustain the LUM Mission year-round. Volunteers support LUM food