Impact of LUM Programs – First Nine Months
Troubling Signs Through Third Quarter of 2023 Lafayette Urban Ministry plays a crucial role in addressing various social, humanitarian, and family issues, especially during the harsh winter months. However, this year,
LUM is Addressing Fundamental Food Needs
LUM Food Pantries – Thursday & Friday Mornings LUM operates two Food Pantries (West Lafayette & Downtown Lafayette, IN). As the fall season arrives and the holidays approach, LUM urgently needs your
LUM Days of Service – 8th Graders & Residents
Recently, two separate groups of students volunteered an entire day at LUM. They worked very hard cleaning, organizing, and assembling meals at LUM. The two groups were the 8th Graders
Critical Crossroads for a Just “Farm Bill”
CALL TO ACTION TEFAP, SNAP & the Impact on LUM Clients As the Farm Bill undergoes scrutiny in Congress, programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental
September’s Esteemed LUM Supporters
Gifts to Turkey Trot, Programs & Emergency Fund During the month of September, LUM received a few special donations. LUM invites other businesses to consider joining these esteemed supporters in
Experiences Benefit LUM Immigration Clinic
LUM Gala of Hope Experiences – Update & Photos During the Gala of Hope fundraising event held in June, which aimed to support the LUM Immigration Clinic, attendees had the opportunity to acquire truly
LUM Outreach – Promoting Opportunities
Engaging the Community, Enlisting Advocates Engagement in community outreach plays a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Lafayette Urban Ministry. The dedicated LUM staff search for chances to advocate for LUM services,
Meet the New LUM Fall Interns
Analee Kotlarz & Karlie Saunders Purdue Human Services Students Meet Karlie Saunders and Analee Kotlarz, the new LUM Fall Interns (pictured below L to R). At LUM, Karlie is a full-time intern working with the Good
Meet Analee – LUM Fall Intern
Analee Kotlarz grew up in Elma, New York, with her parents and older sister. She is from Houston, Texas, currently lives in West Lafayette, where she is a senior at
Meet Karlie – LUM Fall Intern
Karlie Saunders grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, with her mother and two brothers. She currently lives in West Lafayette, where she is a senior at Purdue University majoring in Human