LUM Research – Summer Literacy Assessment
LUM Summer Students & the “Literacy” Assessment The summer break poses a unique challenge for low-income families, as the “summer slide” phenomenon (loss of knowledge) can disproportionately affect children from
LUM Camp 2023 – Enriching & Memorable
80 Local Children Have Ultimate Camp Experience LUM Camp was an incredibly enriching and memorable week for 80 local children (8-9-10 year olds). This year’s theme was “Music!“ The program used
Farewell & Best Wishes to Ann Mobley
A Dedicated Youth Programs Aide for Four Years LUM says “good-bye” to someone special, Ann Mobley. There was a fun celebration yesterday afternoon with LUM staff and 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program students.
LUM Celebrates Food Pantry Milestones
Feeding Our Neighbors in Need for 40 Years Throughout the month of August, the 40th Anniversary of LUM Food Assistance Programs will be celebrated. In 1983, the LUM leadership began to notice that
A Big LUM Camp Cheer to Our Donors
Looking for LUM Good Samaritan Fund – click HERE Making Magical Memories for Local Children Get ready for an adventure! Thanks to our amazing individual donors and generous gifts from
Congratulations to Jeffrey – New US Citizen
Jeffrey Auguste, LUM Emergency Shelter Director On Tuesday, July 18, Jeffrey Auguste, LUM Emergency Shelter director (since 2021), took the oath of allegiance and became a US citizen. Jeffrey grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and
Pandemonium Day Benefits LUM
Thanks to Maximus & IN Family & Social Services July 14 was Pandemonium Day, and Maximus Health Services and Indiana Family & Social Services celebrated bedlam & chaos. Part of their celebration was a Collection Drive for
Intern Application
Thank you for your interest in being an intern with Lafayette Urban Ministry. Please fill out and submit this application; and it will be review by the program director. Thanks
LUM Awarded $69,799 from Local Cities
During the grant cycle that concludes at the end of this month, Lafayette Urban Ministry was awarded $69,799 from the Cities of Lafayette & West Lafayette to provide shelter, food, and supportive services to individuals, families,
Happy 95th Birthday To The Rev. Don Nead
A Great Friend to Lafayette Urban Ministry At a grand reception at Westminster Village, West Lafayette, this past weekend, the Rev. Don Nead celebrated his 95th birthday with his friends and family. Don Nead is