Honorary Co-chairs Kick Off Hunger Hike
This year’s Honorary Co-chairs kicked off the 25 annual Hunger Hike at a special event last week. This year’s co-chairs are Purdue coaches Sharon Versyp (women’s basketball) & Dave Kucik (rowing & crew). They both spoke passionately
Pumpkin Patch Benefits Hunger Hike
Volunteer & Raise Money for Hunger Hike 2017 Congress Street United Methodist Church has selected HUNGER HIKE as one of the benefactors of their annual Great Pumpkin Patch. This partnership includes
Central Presbyterian – Theological Reflection
Film & Discussion about Reinhold Niebuhr During their Weekend of Theological Reflection, Central Presbyterian Church (Lafayette) is hosting An Afternoon with Reinhold Niebuhr. The event will include a viewing of the
Centier Bank Donates $750 to LUM & Hunger Hike
This week, Joe Howarth, Centier Bank Lafayette Market President, presented Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director with a check for $750. Earlier this summer, Centier Bank partnered with Lafayette Urban Ministry to support
LUM Awarded $17,000 Federal EFSP Grant
Lafayette Urban Ministry has been recently awarded $17,250 in Phase 34 Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding. EFSP is a program of the federal government designed to quickly provide emergency relief
Bus Drivers Needed ASAP – After School Program
The LUM After School Program has expanded to serve 80 students from each school corporation in our area — SO — new Bus Drivers are needed NOW. Drivers transport children from
Significant Summer for Children at LUM
Building Stronger Children & Families A letter from Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director In a 1855 dialogue with slave-owners, the famed African-American statesman Frederick Douglass wrote, “It is easier to
Snacks Needed for LUM After School Program
LUM’s Top 10 Favorite Donations LUM’s Top 10 Favorite donated items are as follows: Drinks (youth programs) — 100% Fruit Juice, Bottled water, Milk Healthy Snacks (youth programs) — Peanut butter, Fresh
Countdown to Hunger Hike
Get Started Today — Go to www.hungerhike.org Hunger Hike is only 5 weeks away. Now would be a perfect time to create a Team for your church or organization — and begin raising money