5th Quarter Has Begun!
The LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program sessions began this month. The 5th Quarter program runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and includes active learning, crafts
LUM’s Impact in 2015 (So Far)
During the first five months of 2015, the Lafayette Urban Ministry touched the lives of 2,642 low-income households through one or another of our 16 programs. Families were strengthened and
St. Lawrence Social Justice Committee
Outreach is an important part of the LUM mission. The staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry often get invited to speak to classes, churches and civic groups — about the services
LUM Camp Needs Counselors!
Picture Yourself — as a 2015 LUM Camp Counselor! Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 LUM Camp Counselors are needed for our week-long, overnight camp program for low-income children
Hunger Hike 2015
Mark your calendars for Hunger Hike 2015 – Hike to Feed the Hungry Hunger Hike is an annual community fundraising event whose mission is to raise the awareness of and make a difference
Local Principals Serve Shelter Meal
Last week, the Tippecanoe School Corporation elementary school principals & vice principals prepared and served meals to the LUM Emergency Shelter guests on two consecutive nights. Shelter guests were greeted
Music Ministries Concert Benefits LUM
First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette is sponsoring a live Music Ministries Concert on Sunday, February 22, 2015 with a free-will offering, half of which benefits Lafayette Urban Ministry. The
Our Students Need Snacks!
Snacks & Supplies Needed — for the LUM After School Program The LUM After School Program needs to fill the cupboard with Snacks for the new year. LUM After School Program needs the following
LUM’s Unexpected Blessings — YOU!
December 2014 Dear Friend, Amid all the hustle and bustle of the season, I try to look for those unexpected blessings that make Christmas so special…. The laughter of a child
Mary Anderson celebrates 20 Years with LUM
Twenty years ago this month, Rev. Carl Malmgren saw something special in Mary Anderson and recommended that she be offered the three-month, part-time position with LUM to coordinate Jubilee Christmas