Census 2020 Impact on Redistricting
The 2020 census is right around the corner, meaning it’s time to talk about redistricting. After the census, new legislative districts will be drawn. It is already evident coming into
Highlighted Legislator – Mark Messmer
Indiana State Representative Mark Messmer Senator Mark Messmer recently authored Senate Bill 104, a bill to cap the interest rates on payday loans. This bill will help low income families everywhere
Legislation to Fix Food Desert
Families Need Healthy Food Locally In the 2019 legislative session, the Indiana Senate will consider a bill which will help residents in food deserts. Food deserts are urban or rural
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Learn More & Help Make A Change Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, is a program designed to provide assistance for families in desperate times of need. Operating as a
Cap Payday Lending Interest Rates
Targeting Low Income Families & Children Payday loans are hurting low income families each and every day. But, what are payday loans? Payday loans are short term loans, but come
Minimum Wage in Indiana
Set the Standard – Don’t Just Comply By Rob Krasa, LUM intern As discussed in our previous newsletter, the effects of income inequality are felt just as hard here in
New Year’s Resolution – Leave a Legacy
Consider a Legacy Gift to LUM This Year What better goal for this NEW year than to create your own personal legacy by continuing your support of the mission of Lafayette Urban Ministry. Giving
Annual LUM Staff Appreciation Lunch
Last week, the dedicated staff members of Lafayette Urban Ministry gathered at The Bryant Food & Drink Co. (West Lafayette) for the annual LUM staff appreciation lunch to celebrate the wonderful accomplishment of 2018,
You’re Invited – “Flip the Switch” Ceremony
LUM Goes Solar – Monday, January 14 at 4 p.m. The LUM Solar Energy Project is completed and the switch will be flipped to solar energy Monday, January 14, at a special
Position Opening — Shelter Security Staff — Paid, P/T
Security Staff Position – LUM Emergency Shelter LUM has immediate opening for Security Staff at the LUM Emergency Shelter. Please review the information below — and share with others. Applications