Tippecanoe COVID-19 Hotline Launched
LUM Housing & Stability Assistance Earlier this month, the Tippecanoe COVID-19 Housing & Stability Hotline was launched. This community resource will connect households struggling to pay rent, mortgages, and utilities during the
LUM Awarded $10,000 from CARES Act
Lafayette Urban Ministry has also been awarded a $10,000 grant made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This money is designated to provide emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness including
LUM Awarded $13,679 in Federal Support
Lafayette Urban Ministry has recently been awarded $13,679 in Phase 37 Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding. EFSP is a program of the federal government designed to quickly provide emergency relief to those
Got Milk? The LUM Protein Food Pantry Does!
Free Gallon of Milk to the First 50 Families Each week in June, the LUM Protein Food Pantry will be offering a free gallon of milk to the first 50 families. Greater
LUM Students Get Surprise from Laura’s Kids
Bags Filled with Treats for Each LUM Student The summer started with a surprise bag of treats for each of the students enrolled in the LUM After School Program & 5th Quarter Summer
Major Donations to LUM – January-May 2020
Several Significant Donations Totaling $166,000 LUM relies on donations from individuals and groups to offer programs that strengthen families & children in our community. Since January, LUM has been blessed
LUM’s Impact in 2020 (So Far)
Impact on Local Families & Children – So Far During the first four months of 2020, Lafayette Urban Ministry was committed to staying open for business, offering rapid help & hope
Urgent Need – Overnight Shelter Volunteers
Volunteer with the LUM Emergency Shelter The LUM Emergency Shelter needs Overnight Shelter Volunteers 365 nights a year from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight. Duties include checking in guests, serving dinner, distributing
Local Foundations Support LUM Programs
Two Recent Gifts Totaling $19,600 The McAllister Foundation recently awarded the LUM youth programs a $12,100 grant for playground improvements, books & a bookshelf, bus back-up cameras, outdoor lighting and