Redistricting Reform – The Latest News
Gerrymandering in Indiana A redistricting standards bill authored by Senator Greg Walker, Senator Randall Head, Senator Mike Bohacek (Senate Bill 105) , and co-authored by Senator John Ruckelshaus, passed through the Elections Committee on February 4 in
Meet the LUM Interns – Spring 2019
Campaign for Hoosier Families, Emergency Shelter, Homeless Shelter, Interns, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Social Justice, Tax Assistance, Uncategorized
Evie Griffin Evie is a naturalized US citizen from Estonia, grew up in Marion County and now lives in Cutler, Indiana with her husband, Timothy, and their 20-month old son.
LUM Volunteers Receive Service Award
Provonshas Honored for Work with LUM Students Two LUM volunteers were awarded the Jefferson Award for Public Service by Chris Morrisey-Vizza from Star City Broadcasting. Arwin & Judy Provonsha are
Census 2020 Impact on Redistricting
The 2020 census is right around the corner, meaning it’s time to talk about redistricting. After the census, new legislative districts will be drawn. It is already evident coming into
Highlighted Legislator – Mark Messmer
Indiana State Representative Mark Messmer Senator Mark Messmer recently authored Senate Bill 104, a bill to cap the interest rates on payday loans. This bill will help low income families everywhere
Legislation to Fix Food Desert
Families Need Healthy Food Locally In the 2019 legislative session, the Indiana Senate will consider a bill which will help residents in food deserts. Food deserts are urban or rural
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Learn More & Help Make A Change Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, is a program designed to provide assistance for families in desperate times of need. Operating as a
Cap Payday Lending Interest Rates
Targeting Low Income Families & Children Payday loans are hurting low income families each and every day. But, what are payday loans? Payday loans are short term loans, but come
Annual LUM Staff Appreciation Lunch
Last week, the dedicated staff members of Lafayette Urban Ministry gathered at The Bryant Food & Drink Co. (West Lafayette) for the annual LUM staff appreciation lunch to celebrate the wonderful accomplishment of 2018,
What’s Redistricting & What’s the Big Deal?
Redistricting is a major problem in not just Indiana, but the entire United States of America. What is redistricting? Redistricting is the process in which new state and congressional legislative district