LUM Staff Retreat 2016
The staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry recently participated in a daylong “retreat.” The staff gathered in a beautiful home along the Tippecanoe River in Carroll County. The main topic for discussion
The Feeling of the Place
An annual report, by definition is about financial figures and caseload data. It is an important document for a place like LUM. We work hard to be accountable to our
LUM 5th Quarter Program Celebrated Learning Improvements
The Lafayette Urban Ministry 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program hosted a student reunion to celebrate the success of those enrolled in last summer’s program. LUM executive director, Joe Micon, hosted
Purdue Crew’s Row-A-Thon — Benefits LUM
This Saturday (February 6) the Purdue Rowing Team will be rowing a marathon in support of the Lafayette Urban Ministry – Good Samaritan Fund. Each January, the Purdue Rowing Team
2015 LUM Annual Report
The 2015 LUM Annual Report is available to review, click HERE. In 2015, Lafayette Urban Ministry served 5,363 households and more than 3,000 individuals volunteered in a LUM program. Over
Letter to Governor: Welcome Syrian Refugees
January 5, 2016 The Honorable Mike Pence Governor of Indiana Room 206 State House Indianapolis, IN 46024 Dear Governor Pence, We the board of Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM), which represents 42
Meet the New LUM Board Officers
LUM is controlled by a Board of Directors — made up of one representative from each member church plus a few appointed individuals from specific community groups. The LUM board
Mary Anderson – Retirement Reception
Thank You to Mary Anderson for 21 years of valued service to Lafayette Urban Ministry and the children & families in our community. “For I know the plans I have
Remembering Good King Wenceslas
Dear Friends, One of my favorite Christmas poems is the 162-year-old carol: Good King Wenceslas. The poem (see below) tells about King Wenceslas & his page giving alms to a
Congratulations to LUM’s Mary Anderson
Dear Friends, On this Thanksgiving Holiday, I join the LUM board, staff and our many volunteers, in expressing our thanks for Good Samaritan Program Director Mary Anderson. After 21 years