Meet Andrea — LUM Volunteer Tax Preparer
Volunteers are an integral part of the LUM Income Tax Assistance Program — and this year, 15 LUM volunteers studied and received IRS certification to prepare tax returns. It’s a big
LUM Staff Retreat 2016
The staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry recently participated in a daylong “retreat.” The staff gathered in a beautiful home along the Tippecanoe River in Carroll County. The main topic for discussion
LUM Camp Needs Volunteer Counselors!
Picture Yourself — as a 2016 LUM Camp Counselor! Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5 LUM Camp Counselors — First Call for Volunteers. It may be freezing outside with snow flurries —
Letter to Governor: Welcome Syrian Refugees
January 5, 2016 The Honorable Mike Pence Governor of Indiana Room 206 State House Indianapolis, IN 46024 Dear Governor Pence, We the board of Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM), which represents 42
Hunger Hike 2015 Raises $101,282
Hunger Hike Exceeds 2015 Fundraising Goal At a celebration this past Monday, it was announced that Hunger Hike 2015 not only raised a record amount but also exceeded the 2015 fundraising
New Year’s Resolutions
Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? Some of the LUM staff have. They are as follows: “To maintain an ‘attitude of gratitude’ each and every day. There are always
Allegory of the Long Spoons
A man spoke with the Lord about heaven & hell. The Lord said to the man, “Come, I will show you hell.” They entered a room where a group of
Great Car – Great Cause – Great Deal
1997 Dodge Caravan — For Sale! A generous friend of LUM has recently donated this 1997 Dodge Caravan (V6, front wheel drive) minivan in very good shape. It has had
First LUM Client To Become Citizen
Recently, the LUM Immigration Clinic celebrated a significant milestone. A client became the first individual served by the LUM Immigration Clinic to become a US Citizen. Rafaela Lopez Santoyo joined
LUM Camp Counselors Still Needed!
Join the Team — Don’t Miss This Unique Volunteer Opportunity! Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 LUM Camp starts next week — and we still need a few more volunteer