LUM Research – Assistance Programs
Summary Lafayette Urban Ministry has a longstanding Financial Assistance Program aimed at supporting low-income residents of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, who are within 185% of the federal poverty line. The program
Calling All Local Gardeners
The LUM Food Pantries welcome donations from “Giving Gardeners” who have “grown a row” for LUM or simply wish to donate from their garden. LUM Welcomes Donations from “Giving Gardeners”
Reception Honored 40 Years of Food Pantries
LUM Providing Food Assistance for 40+ Years Last Thursday, LUM celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Food Pantries & Food Assistance with a reception at the LUM Protein Food Pantry. The
The Working Hungry – Screening & Discussion
FREE | Thursday, August 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Long Center Join us for a FREE screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Working Hungry. This 30-minute film tells the story of
LUM Research – After School Mentoring Program
Summary As a part of her Purdue internship, Jasmine Hsu observed the LUM After School Program students’ behavior over the course of three months to assess their social skills. Jasmine
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Rob Morgan
LUM Volunteer of the Month – August 2023 Robert Morgan is the August LUM Volunteer of the Month. Rob was born in Fort Wayne, IN, grew up in Columbia City,
LUM Summer Students & the “Literacy” Assessment
Preparing Students for Academic Success The summer break poses a unique challenge for low-income families, as the “summer slide” phenomenon (loss of knowledge) can disproportionately affect children from economically disadvantaged
Join Us – LUM Food Assistance Celebration
LUM 40th Anniversary – Food Pantries & Food Assistance Programs You are cordially invited to attend a FREE reception to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of LUM Food Assistance Programs. Here are the
LUM Financial Assistance Program Needs Volunteers
Weekly Volunteer Opportunity – Weekday Mornings The LUM Financial Assistance Program is looking for volunteers who are interested in serving one morning each week. So far this year, Last year
Volunteer Afternoon Receptionists Needed
Daytime Volunteer Opportunity – Biweekly If you’re interested in a recurring, daytime service opportunity, consider becoming a Volunteer Afternoon Receptionist at Lafayette Urban Ministry. A Volunteer Afternoon Receptionist is needed each weekday from noon to