LUM Raised $5,140 on #GivingTuesday
Whether it was making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, or showing up for an issue youcare about, on GivingTuesday you transformed the way we think about and act on
LUM Participating in #GivingTuesday
A Global Day of Unity | Together We Give LUM invites you to participate in #GivingTuesday — a worldwide day of giving and unity in response to the unprecedented need in
LUM Tax Assistance Program Prevails in 2021
A Journey of Determination & Success “It is clear that despite COVID-19 our program has been a success,” Josh Prokopy, the LUM Tax Assistance director Each year, LUM offers FREE
A Fortunate Few Donate Stimulus to LUM
“Paying It Sideways” – Donating Stimulus Check Lafayette Urban Ministry has recently been the grateful recipient of stimulus funds from individuals “Paying It Sideways.” One local family shared that, “We just donated our stimulus
TAX Assistance – Volunteers Needed
This year due to strict COVID-19 protocols, the LUM Tax Assistance Program needs more volunteers than usual. LUM has developed a “no contact” plan to get taxes done, and volunteers are needed.
HOMELESSNESS Services – Volunteers Needed
The LUM Emergency Shelter needs Overnight Shelter Volunteers 365 nights a year from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight. (Shelter volunteers must be at least 18 years old.)Four Ways YOU can help the LUM Emergency Shelterare as follows:
FOOD Assistance – Volunteers Needed
The LUM Protein Food Pantry relies on donations from individuals, churches, companies and groups; and needs volunteers each Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FOUR ways YOU can help the LUM Protein Food Pantry are as
YOUTH Programs – Volunteers Needed
The LUM After School Program needs volunteers from 2 to 6 p.m., every weekday. Volunteers are needed to tutor, read to students, give spelling tests and supervise the children. Please consider
Benefits of Volunteering with LUM in 2021
Empathy | Engagement | Energy | Experience Did you know? There are many benefits to volunteering with LUM. Serving your community not only helps others but also has benefits YOU!
Local Individuals “Paid It Sideways” to LUM
Stimulus Money & Retirement Package Donated Two local individuals, who both wish to remain anonymous, recently “Paid It Sideways” to Lafayette Urban Ministry. One individual donated his entire $1,200 Economic Impact Payment