LUM Summer of Service Feeds Hope
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
LUM Summer of Service – Ready? Jump In!
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
LUM Summer Volunteer Roles Change Lives Daily
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
Anonymous Gifts Strengthen LUM Lifeline
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
LUM Spring & Summer Service Matters
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.
Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs
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
LUM Volunteer Spotlight – Chase
Food Rescue Heroes: Chase Leads the Way Turning Knowledge Into Action For the past two years, Chase Jenquin has been a driving force behind the Lafayette Urban Ministry Food Rescue
Help Others. Find Your Joy. Give Hope.
Volunteer & Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM With LUM, there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Mentor a child, help at the Food Pantry, assist at the 48-bed Emergency
New Year’s Resolutions Rooted in Purpose
LUM Helps Turn Your Goals into Lasting Action A new year brings fresh goals—giving back, building community, living with greater purpose. Lafayette Urban Ministry can help turn those resolutions into lasting action.
Make 2026 the Year You Make a Difference
Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM in 2026 A new year is a chance to choose purpose. Volunteering with LUM offers a way to support neighbors in