LUM Research – After School Mentoring Program
Summary As a part of her Purdue internship, Jasmine Hsu observed the LUM After School Program students’ behavior over the course of three months to assess their social skills. Jasmine
Calling All Local Gardeners
The LUM Food Pantries welcome donations from “Giving Gardeners” who have “grown a row” for LUM or simply wish to donate from their garden. LUM Welcomes Donations from “Giving Gardeners”
LUM Research – Summer Literacy Assessment
LUM Summer Students & the “Literacy” Assessment The summer break poses a unique challenge for low-income families, as the “summer slide” phenomenon (loss of knowledge) can disproportionately affect children from
Celebrating Deb Parent – Women in History Month
Deb Parent, Longtime Volunteer & Impactful Leader Thirty-five years ago, a talented local woman started volunteering with LUM participating in the Grow-A-Row program (1988 – 1991) and providing refreshments for
LUM Tax Assistance Program in Full Swing
Impressive Tax Program Statistics So Far In only three weeks, the LUM Tax Assistance Program has already had a tremendous positive impact on our community. Some interesting statistics so far are
LUM Immigration Clinic – New Logo
New Sub-Logo Depicts “Connecting & Cooperating” A new sub-logo has been created for the LUM Immigration Clinic. The logo was designed to complement the primary LUM logo and brand and better depict the
Honoring Staff & Celebrating an Epic Year
Annual Lunch to Appreciate LUM Staff Members This past week, the staff members of Lafayette Urban Ministry gathered at Lafayette Brewing Company for the annual LUM staff appreciation lunch to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments
LUM Receives $100,000 Matching Opportunity to Benefit 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette announced a new endowment and gift matching opportunity to support the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Richard C. & Betty M. Nelson have generously
Cole students pack food and messages of kindness
120 Meals for Guests of the LUM Winter Warming Station “Be brave; dream big” and “have a good holiday” are among the positive messages second grade students at Cole Elementary
50th Anniversary Celebration Winds Down
It’s Time to Invest the New Era & Next 50 Years The celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Lafayette Urban Ministry is winding down as the end of 2022 approaches. Time is also