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
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
Meet Barb & John – LUM Volunteers of the Month
LUM Volunteers of the Month – January 2025 Lafayette Urban Ministry is thrilled to honor Barb & John Sperry as the Volunteers of the Month for January 2025. Residents of
Northview Church Captures Service on Film
Welcome, Northview Church, to the LUM Family Northview Church became a LUM Member Church in 2024, and quickly became a blessing to LUM. In addition to their volunteer work, their members spent an