Highlighted Legislator – Carey Hamilton
Indiana State Representative Carey Hamilton Representative Carey Hamilton recently authored House Bill 1098, a bill to cap the interest rates on payday loans. The cap on payday loans interest rates
LUM Annual Staff Retreat – Productive Day
Focus on Diversity, Racism & Inclusion Recently, the Lafayette Urban Ministry staff members participated in a daylong “retreat” at Hanging Rock Christian Assembly Camp, West Lebanon. The main focus of
Purdue Crew’s Row-A-Thon — Benefits LUM
Purdue Rowing Team presents “Row-A-Thon 2019” in support of the LUM Good Samaritan Fund. Purdue Crew’s donation to LUM from Row-A-Thon is one of the largest gifts each year. Row-A-Thon takes
Polar Vortex: Impact on LUM Homeless Guests
LUM Severe Winter Weather Protocol Lafayette Urban Ministry has a shelter protocol for severely cold and snowy weather. LUM provides bus transportation from the local day shelter to the LUM Emergency
LUM Baskets Wins – $400 Donated to LUM
Richelle in a HandBasket – “Let’s Bid!” Fundraiser This week, Richelle from Richelle in a HandBasket presented Joe Micon, LUM executive director, with a check for $400. Richelle in a
Meet the LUM Staff
The Staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry Lafayette Urban Ministry depends on volunteers and donations from individuals like you to be successful. But behind the scenes of every great nonprofit is
LUM Follies 2019 – Save the Date
Giving, Good Samaritan Fund, Good Samaritan Program, ID Clinic, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, LUM Follies
Support Local Families in Crisis – Attend Follies Save the Date for the 8th annual LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies. The event is a lighthearted evening of fine dining, entertainment, fun & good
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
Meet the New Officers of the LUM Board
LUM Executive Council 2019 Best wishes and thanks to the outgoing 2018 LUM Board of Directors and Executive Council members. Congratulations to the incoming 2019 Executive Council members (pictured above L to R), who