Meet the 5th Quarter Teachers
LUM is thrilled that all four teachers have returned this summer for the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Pictured with Pastor Cindy Haley, the LUM program director, are (from
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
Meet a LUM Tax Assistance Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of the LUM Income Tax Assistance Program — and we’d like you to meet one of our superstars — Ann Pellegrino. Originally from Easton, Pennsylvania,
LUM Tax Assistance Program is Busy — Impressive Stats So Far
In just five weeks, the LUM Tax Assistance Program has had a tremendous positive impact on our community. Some interesting statistics so far are as follows: Total Income Tax Returns Filed –
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