Bring New Toys to the Christmas Parade
On Sunday, December 2, 2012, take part in Indiana’s largest holiday parade, the Lafayette—West Lafayette Christmas Parade, beginning at 2 p.m. While enjoying the Lafayette-West Lafayette Christmas Parade, feel free to bring and
Eagle Scout Candidate Partners with LUM
Patrick Krane, Eagle Scout candidate, partnered with LUM to complete his Eagle Scout Service Project. Patrick develop a proposal to renovate the alley outside the LUM administration building to prevent
Community Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving 2012 November 23, 2012 What a special LUM Community Thanksgiving Celebration it was! More than 800 meals were served with 160 people volunteering. Many more cooked turkeys or donated food.
Volunteer Training is Underway — LUM Tax Assistance Program
Even though tax season is still two months away, preparations are underway at LUM. Our first tax volunteer orientation took place last night at the LUM office. LUM will prepare
LUM Gives Thanks to Central Presbyterian
A gift certificate to Bennett’s Greenhouse was presented to Central Presbyterian Church (Lafayette, IN) Pastor Bill Smutz at the November LUM Board meeting by LUM Executive Director Joe Micon and
Happy 40th Birthday (Video) Messages to LUM
On October 26, 2012, Lafayette Urban Ministry turned 40 years old – celebrating 40 years of service to our community’s at-risk children and working families. Lafayette Urban Ministry’s 40th Birthday is a important
Mission Moment: The Story of John Hill
John Hill is persistent, patient, hardworking – and for now — homeless. Unable to work, John found himself unemployed, homeless and without a car. Two years ago, John applied for
Holiday Office Party IDEA — Support LUM this Christmas
As the weather gets colder and the holidays get closer, many of you may be starting to plan your annual Holiday Office Party. This year instead of doing a staff
LUM in the Community
November 9, 2012 — Last weekend, Joe Micon, executive director of LUM, visited churches in the community and engaged with Purdue students. Below is a brief summary of LUM in
Hot Need: Volunteers Needed for the LUM Income Tax Assistance Program
Choose your LUM tax volunteer role – a chance to touch many lives. Ever thought about volunteering to help people with their tax returns? With thousands of volunteer tax preparation