Make This the Year of Your Legacy
What better goal for this NEW year than to create your own personal legacy by continuing your support of the mission of Lafayette Urban Ministry beyond your own lifetime? During
Consider an End-of-the-Year Gift to LUM
As Christmas approaches, we ask that you remember Lafayette Urban Ministry in your holiday plans. While preparing for joyous holiday celebrations with your friends and family, it’s important to stop
Consider an End-of-the-Year Gift to LUM
When Christmas and the New Year approach, many are motivated to think about philanthropy and goodwill toward the community. It is also a perfect time to assess what you have
Bah Humbug! Battling Your Inner Scrooge
By Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director I have an inner Scrooge. There, I said it. Perhaps over the years I have grown a little cynical about Christmas. Too much to
LUM Emergency Shelter Needs Bath Towels
The LUM Emergency Shelter needs bath towels. New, white, 100% cotton, bath-size towels are preferred. Please consider a gift of towels today. Cash donations allow LUM to purchased what is
Noticing, Respecting & Supporting
Dear Friend, Many years ago, when I was an undergraduate sociology student at Purdue, I volunteered at the Lafayette Urban Ministry. My job here was to help provide emergency financial
Only 50 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
Pictured above — Jillaine Shoop, LUM volunteer, manages the calls for this year’s LUM Jubilee Christmas registration. Thanks to Jillaine and all of our Jubilee Christmas registration volunteers & staff, who
LUM Jubilee Christmas – Family Assistance
The 38th annual LUM Jubilee Christmas will host over 800 local families impacting over 1,900 children. The program strengthens low-income families by supporting the important roles of moms and dads —
Remember LUM in Your Will
What would happen if each of us gave a gift in our will, no matter how large or small, to Lafayette Urban Ministry? Your gift could inspire at-risk youth, fight
Creasy Springs Donates Truckload of Food
This summer, the staff & employees at Creasy Springs Health Campus held activities & events to raise money & collect food for the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry. Recently, on behalf