New LUM Westside Food Pantry Opening May 7
“Stock the Shelves” of New LUM Food Pantry Lafayette Urban Ministry is expanding its food assistance program by opening the LUM Westside Food Pantry in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tippecanoe County and with
LUM Logo Launch – Revealed Friday, June 11
LUM’s New Look | LUM’s Enduring Legacy Please note: Due to COVID-19 and the desire to celebrate in person, the LUM Logo Launch event is postponed until June.
New LUM Westside Food Pantry Opening
“Stock the Shelves” of New LUM Food Pantry This spring, Lafayette Urban Ministry will be expanding its food assistance program by opening the LUM Westside Food Pantry in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tippecanoe County
Briton’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Homeless Services “Winter in the Midwest is an exceptionally difficult time to experience homelessness, but there should not be a single individual who experiences a cold night on the street.
LUM Winter Warming Station & Annex Prevail
A Journey of Compassion & Adaptability No one in our community should have to spend the night outdoors in the harsh weather of the winter months — especially during a
The Story of Doris Miner Hanstra
A Story of the Beginning of LUM in 1957 On a fall afternoon, Doris Miner Hanstra looked out of her window and saw three girls sitting on the curb trying
Nina’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Food Pantries “During the COVID19, the volunteers at the Protein Food Pantry set a goal of continuing to serve our clients with respect for the safety of all and maintaining personal interactions.
Josh’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
“After a great deal of planning to develop a safe and effective model, we enabled low income taxpayers to get their returns done for free. Many lack the technology or
Linda’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Good Samaritan Program “Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, ‘Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.’ The ability to help others through the Good Samaritan Program has felt hopeful during
Financial Assistance – First Quarter 2021
Financial Assistance – Since January 2021 As LUM closes out the first quarter of 2021, it is worthy to note that although families are receiving their tax refunds and stimulus