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
Local Agencies Lead Housing Collaboration
PI Summit — Statewide Impact Through Shared Coordination Three LUM staff members recently attended the 40th annual Prosperity Indiana Summit (PI Summit), a statewide conference focused on affordable housing, homelessness, and community
Five Ways to Help the LUM Emergency Shelter
Donate | Volunteer | Prepare a Meal | Deep Cleaning Days As the spring progresses and summer approaches, LUM seeks your continued support in assisting individuals in our community who
Toilet Paper Needed – We’re Almost Out
LUM Needs Your Help – Every Roll Counts Did you know that toilet paper is the most used item at LUM? It is provided to shoppers at the LUM Protein Food Pantry, as
Local Students Serving at LUM with Purpose
Local Schools Support LUM Winter Warming Station Across Greater Lafayette, students are discovering that service is more than an activity—it’s a meaningful way to care for others. Recently, three local
Three Events Making a Community Impact
The Past – Run the Ball 2025 Supports LUM Purdue FIJI Run the Ball Event Supports LUM Members of the Purdue FIJI fraternity recently invited Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, to their chapter dinner
Grant Strengthens LUM’s Winter Response
Duke Energy Foundation Awards $5,000 to LUM During this dangerously cold stretch in Tippecanoe County, Lafayette Urban Ministry provided critical support thanks to a $5,000 rapid-response grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. Part of $55,000
LUM Helping Neighbors Weather the Storm
Delivering Hope Through Snow and Bitter Cold This past Monday, when the snow was deep, the cold was dangerous, and sickness was everywhere, Lafayette Urban Ministry opened its doors. While the county was
Point-in-Time Count Day is Coming
Why the PIT Count Matters & How You Can Help This Thursday, January 29, communities across the country will take part in the annual Point-in-Time Count. This count helps us understand
Working Together to Address Homelessness
Community Partners Supporting Housing Stability Lafayette Urban Ministry is an active partner in the Homeless Prevention and Intervention Network, a collaborative of agencies working to end homelessness through coordination, shared problem-solving, and