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Join the Fun! Be a LUM Camp Counselor

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, LUM Camp, Volunteer June 19, 2026
Are you willing? Are you ready to make a difference? FUN IMPACT AWESOME FUN + IMPACT = AWESOME | Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 LUM Camp 2026 is happening from Monday
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LUM Summer of Service Feeds Hope

Emergency Shelter, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer June 3, 2026
Shelter Meals Matter Every Single Night of the Year As part of the LUM Summer of Service, LUM is inviting community members to help ensure that every guest at the LUM Emergency Shelter receives a
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LUM Summer of Service – Ready? Jump In!

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer June 3, 2026
Ready to make this the summer you’ll never forget? Jump into the LUM Summer of Service — where your time turns into impact and your efforts help shape a stronger community. Whether you’re
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LUM Summer Volunteer Roles Change Lives Daily

Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, Volunteer May 29, 2026
Serve Neighbors Through Meaningful Experiences Be an Advocate LUM is currently seeking Volunteer Advocates for the Financial Assistance Program. Volunteers serve one weekday morning each week, helping individuals and families facing urgent needs
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Anonymous Gifts Strengthen LUM Lifeline

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer May 22, 2026
Hope Grows through Generous Local Giving Two recent anonymous gifts are helping Lafayette Urban Ministry strengthen its Mission of serving neighbors with dignity, compassion, and hope. A local couple recently made a transformational $110,000 gift to
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LUM Spring & Summer Service Matters

Giving, Homeless Shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry, Volunteer April 30, 2026
Consider Volunteering at LUM Again — or More As National Volunteer Appreciation Month concludes, Lafayette Urban Ministry invites you to reflect on how you might continue—or deepen—your commitment to service.
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LUM Celebrates Volunteers and Their Impact

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer April 30, 2026
Leadership Thanks Volunteers Service Commitment On April 29, LUM hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Reception in recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, celebrating those whose time and dedication sustain the LUM Mission year-round. Volunteers support LUM food
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Celebrating Service, Impact, and Gratitude

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer April 23, 2026
Thank You Volunteers: A Lifeline of Help & Hope During National Volunteer Appreciation Month, LUM warmly invites you to join in honoring our volunteers, whose service provides a lifeline of help and
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The LUM Food Rescue – Rescue Food. Feed Neighbors. Together.

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer February 10, 2026
LUM Food Rescue – A Recipe For Community Care The LUM Food Rescue Initiative is transforming surplus food into vital support for neighbors in need—while reducing food waste across Greater Lafayette. Drawing on
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Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs

Food Pantry, Giving, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer February 4, 2026
Offer Food, Warmth & Kindness This Winter As food and housing costs continue to rise, more local families are relying on LUM Food Programs for support—and food rescue is a key part of
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