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The Pledge

Homeless Shelter, Outreach, Social Justice March 8, 2026
Community Pledge to End Homelessness in Greater Lafayette {To Sign the Pledge, scroll down, complete the short form, and click the “Pledge & Submit” button.} The Moment The screening of
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Indiana Legislative Alert – Take Action Today

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Social Justice January 23, 2026
Oppose the Criminalization of Homelessness Criminalization of homelessness legislation is back in 2026. Senate Bill 285 (“Housing Matters”) would force law enforcement to ticket, fine, or jail Hoosiers simply for having nowhere
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LUM Experiences Poverty Through Simulation

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, LUM Staff, Social Justice March 14, 2025
Event Offers Powerful Insights into Daily Struggles Earlier this week, LUM staff, board members, and volunteers (pictured above) joined Food Finders Food Bank staff to participate in the United Way Poverty Simulation,
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LUM Poverty Simulation – Retreat 2025

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, LUM Staff, Social Justice February 28, 2025
Lafayette Urban Ministry invites you to join the LUM staff and board members to participate in the United Way Poverty Simulation, a powerful, interactive experience designed to deepen understanding of the challenges
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Jud Dolphin Publishes Inspiring New Book

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Social Justice January 23, 2025
Debut Book from Former LUM Executive Director Jud Dolphin, LUM Executive Director Emeritus (1978–1990), has released his debut book, Adventures of Purpose & Wonder. This captivating collection of stories weaves together
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Get Out the Vote – Your Vote is Your Power

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Outreach, Social Justice October 9, 2024
  Important Dates for Tippecanoe County General Election:  Early Voting Begins: October 8, 2024   General Election Day: November 5, 2024 Important Voter Information For everything you need to know to VOTE in…
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Get Out the Vote – Your Vote is Your Power

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Outreach, Social Justice September 28, 2024
LUM encourages you to get out the VOTE. This effort is central to LUM’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible person is registered to vote and can exercise their right
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Register to Vote at LUM

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Outreach, Social Justice September 12, 2024
LUM joins thousands of partners nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day. THIS Tuesday, September 17, LUM will offer voter registration from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the LUM Office and later in the Emergency Shelter & Food Pantry, thanks
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Your Vote, Your Power: Why Elections Matter

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Outreach, Social Justice August 29, 2024
Your Voice Shapes the Future – Locally & Nationally It’s time to step up! Voting isn’t just important—it’s crucial. Your vote influences your community, state, and country. Here’s why you
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It’s Time to Vote

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Outreach, Social Justice May 2, 2024
Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Election Day is fast approaching on Tuesday, May 7, but early voting is available now. Exercise your right to vote and shape the
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Lafayette Urban Ministry is an organization of more than 50 Christian churches that serves as a social safety net for our community's children and families. For more than 50 years, LUM has worked to give back the hope, the future, and the self-respect to our neighbors in need. LUM takes an active role in trying to change social injustices and improve the quality of life for the individuals, children and families in our community. LUM is committed to loving neighbors, seeking justice, empowering the least among us, and renewing the social ministry through its food programs, financial assistance, youth programs, immigration services, and homeless services.
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