Our Story – LUM Annual Report 2024
Reflections from the LUM LeadershipLUM Investing in Hope & Stepping Up in 2024 This year’s report celebrates the resilience of those LUM serves and the generosity of those who make
Celebrating 50 Years of Helping Families
LUM Financial Assistance Program1975 -2025 In 2025, Lafayette Urban Ministry marks the 50th Anniversary of the Financial Assistance Program. Established in 1975 as the Emergency Fund, this program has provided critical support to thousands of families,
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Jacob Polinski
Jacob Polinski: A Legacy of Service and Leadership Lafayette Urban Ministry proudly recognizes Jacob Polinski as the Volunteer of the Month for February 2025 for his outstanding dedication and service
LUM Advocates for Families and Housing Solutions
Supporting Policies That Strengthen Economic Stability and Opposing Criminalization of Homelessness & Predatory Loans LUM is dedicated to advocating for policies that support families, promote economic stability, and address homelessness
Lafayette Catholic Schools Support LUM
Students Give to LUM During Catholic Schools Week LUM is grateful for the students, teachers, and families of Lafayette Catholic Schools for their generosity during Catholic Schools Week. As part of their commitment
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – LUM Service Day
Deep Cleaning Day at the Shelter & Youth Center LUM is grateful for the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Purdue, who recently participated in a LUM Deep Cleaning Service Day. Their members
LUM Welcomes Purdue Religious Leaders
LUM Hosts Lunch Meeting to Discuss Partnerships LUM had the pleasure of hosting the University Religious Leaders (URL) from Purdue for their regular meeting last week—and it was a fantastic
Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs
Offer Food, Warmth & Kindness This Winter The cost of food and fuel is straining local families and food banks, making your support more critical than ever. LUM needs your help to
Thanks to Electric Plus & Hendricks County Community Foundation
Generous Gifts Impact LUM Families & Unhoused LUM proudly acknowledges the generosity of Electric Plus, whose donation of gift cards, valued at $6,600, provided much-needed assistance to local families through the LUM After School