Turkey Trot 5K Run 2025 – Igniting Community Hope
Our Biggest Turkey Trot Yet! What an unforgettable morning! This year’s LUM Turkey Trot 5K brought together 1,267 runners and walkers, raising more than $49,000 to support our community—a 19.5%
Hendricks County Community Foundation makes a $5,000 grant to Lafayette Urban Ministry
Generous Gifts Impact LUM Families & Unhoused The Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded Lafayette Urban Ministry $5,000 from the Electric Plus Care Fund to support the LUM Financial Assistance Programs.
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
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Kelly Fuchs
Spotlight on LUM Homeless Services Super Star Meet Kelly – Superstar LUM Volunteer Lafayette Urban Ministry is pleased to recognize Kelly K. Fuchs as the Volunteer of the Month for
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions – Give Smart. Give Local. Give LUM.
What are Required Minimum Distributions? If you’re age 73 or older (or turning 73 this year), the IRS requires you to take Required Minimum Distributions from your traditional IRA or
Jubilee Christmas: Compassion in Action
Bringing Joy, Dignity, and Care to 614 Local Families A Community United in Generosity This year’s LUM Jubilee Christmas stood as a powerful testament to compassion, collaboration, and community spirit.
Bob Meisel & Mary Martinie – Legacy of Giving – Partners in Hope
Legacy Partners Spotlight: Bob Meisel & Mary Martinie For more than three decades, Dr. Robert “Bob” Meisel and Mary Martinie have embodied the very best of compassionate service and philanthropic
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Bridgett Sharp
Spotlight on LUM Thanksgiving Super Star A Thanksgiving Tradition of Service When Thanksgiving rolls around, many families look forward to gathering together. For Bridgett R. Sharp and her family, the
LUM Fall & Winter Engagement Opportunities
Serve, Celebrate & Support LUM This Season Join LUM this season to give, volunteer, and participate in events that support our community and those in need. | Donate | Provide Meals | Volunteer | Donate Needed Supplies |
Let’s Come Together at the Thanksgiving Feast
Help Create a Holiday of Community, Food & Hope | Volunteer | Donate | Donate Needed Food & Supplies | Host a Collection Drive | Be a Sponsor | Thanksgiving is almost here, and our community