International Youth Have Local Impact at LUM
BFTF Fellows Roll Up Their Sleeves at LUM Last week, more than 50 bright & energetic “transatlantic fellows” from the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute at Purdue University spent a morning making a big
Federated Church Invests in the Unhoused
$25,000 Gift for LUM Homeless Services & Shelter Lafayette Urban Ministry is deeply grateful to Federated Church for their generous gift of $25,000 in support of LUM Homeless Services including
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Marie Edmondson
Lafayette Urban Ministry is proud to honor Marie Edmondson as our Volunteer of the Month for July 2025. A longtime supporter and nearly 15-year veteran LUM Camp Counselor, Marie brings
Sounding the Alarm: Local Need is Increasing
Financial Assistance Needs Surge Since January The LUM Financial Assistance Program is facing a dramatic increase in demand. LUM uses year-over-year trend analysis to forecast demand—and this year’s data is sounding the alarm.
Save the Dates & Get Involved This Fall
Planning Ahead for a Meaningful Season of Service Make this Fall season meaningful by joining Lafayette Urban Ministry in building a stronger, more compassionate community. Mark your calendar, rally your friends, and
Countdown to LUM Camp – Only Days Away
Time is Running Out to Sponsor a Camper LUM Camp is only possible because of generous individuals like you. Each year, Lafayette Urban Ministry provides this extraordinary camp experience to 84 children, asking families
Program Director – Food Programs & Christmas Assistance
Return to LUM Career Opportunities home page Join the LUM Team as the Program Director – Food Programs & Christmas Assistance! An exciting opportunity awaits! Are you passionate about addressing food
“Round Up for LUM” at The Lobby Begins
Round Up & Your Change Helps Neighbors in Need LUM is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Lobby by Greyhouse in downtown Lafayette. Starting this month, customers can support LUM simply
LUM Summer of Service – Ready? Jump In!
Ready to make this the summer you’ll never forget? Jump into the LUM Summer of Service — where your time turns into impact and your efforts help shape a stronger community. Whether you’re
LUM Bus Improves Emergency Shelter Access
New Partnership for Dignified Transportation Last week, Lafayette Urban Ministry hosted a blessing and unveiling of a new mobility-accessible bus designed to transport unhoused individuals with mobility challenges from the LTHC Homeless Services daytime