LUM Joins Other Agencies in Condemning SB-285 Lafayette Urban Ministry, Greater Lafayette Family Shelter, LTHC Homeless Services, and YWCA of Greater Lafayette are united in condemning Indiana’s recently passed Senate

Oppose the Criminalization of Homelessness Criminalization of homelessness legislation is back in 2026. Senate Bill 285 (“Housing Matters”) would force law enforcement to ticket, fine, or jail Hoosiers simply for having nowhere

Debut Book from Former LUM Executive Director Jud Dolphin, LUM Executive Director Emeritus (1978–1990), has released his debut book, Adventures of Purpose & Wonder. This captivating collection of stories weaves together

Celebrating 40 Years of Advocating for Families Last week at an informal party with cake and other refreshments, LUM friends, board & staff members celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the LUM Social Justice

A Message from LUM Executive Director I am appreciatively aware of the legacy of four decades of strong advocacy by LUM for social justice. As LUM looks to the next 40

Anniversary Party – Wednesday, May 17 | 6:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to the 40th Anniversary of the LUM Social Justice PARTY Join us to celebrate four decades of

40th Anniversary of the LUM Social Justice Ministry Since its inception, Lafayette Urban Ministry has been engaged in social justice. Under the leadership of Jud Dolphin, LUM executive director emeritus, LUM became more

Poverty, by America – Matthew Desmond Last week, three LUM staff members attended a talk featuring Matthew Desmond, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, sociology professor at Princeton University and the principal investigator of The Eviction

Engaging | Empowering | Advocating Throughout the month of May, the 40th Anniversary of LUM Social Justice Ministry will be celebrated. In 1983, the LUM leadership began to intentionally get engaged in social