LUM Cooling Station Provides Vital Refuge During Heatwave
Standing with the Unhoused During the Heatwave As temperatures soared during the recent heatwave, the LUM Cooling Station—located at the LUM Office—served as a critical refuge for individuals needing a break from
Starbucks Honors LUM with $1,000 Grant
All Local Starbucks Locations Join & Select LUM Local Starbucks Managers Surprise LUM with Neighborhood Grant Local Starbucks’ store managers, along with the district manager, recently visited LUM to present
Christmas-in-July Event Supports LUM
Grace UMC Raises Funds for LUM Jubilee Christmas Grace United Methodist Church recently hosted a festive “Christmas in July” event to raise awareness and support for LUM Jubilee Christmas. This
It’s Not Too Late for a Summer to Remember!
Get Involved | Volunteer | Donate | Bring Joy Jump into the LUM Summer of Service — where your time turns into real impact, and your energy helps build a stronger, more compassionate
Purdue’s Mandela Washington Fellows Impact LUM
Visiting African Leaders Inspire LUM Students Participants from the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute at Purdue University recently visited students in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. They spent the afternoon talking with students about
International Youth Have Local Impact at LUM
BFTF Fellows Roll Up Their Sleeves at LUM Last week, more than 50 bright & energetic “transatlantic fellows” from the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute at Purdue University spent a morning making a big
Federated Church Invests in the Unhoused
$25,000 Gift for LUM Homeless Services & Shelter Lafayette Urban Ministry is deeply grateful to Federated Church for their generous gift of $25,000 in support of LUM Homeless Services including
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Marie Edmondson
Lafayette Urban Ministry is proud to honor Marie Edmondson as our Volunteer of the Month for July 2025. A longtime supporter and nearly 15-year veteran LUM Camp Counselor, Marie brings
Sounding the Alarm: Local Need is Increasing
Financial Assistance Needs Surge Since January The LUM Financial Assistance Program is facing a dramatic increase in demand. LUM uses year-over-year trend analysis to forecast demand—and this year’s data is sounding the alarm.
Save the Dates & Get Involved This Fall
Planning Ahead for a Meaningful Season of Service Make this Fall season meaningful by joining Lafayette Urban Ministry in building a stronger, more compassionate community. Mark your calendar, rally your friends, and