LUM Summer Students Show Strong Gains
LUM 5th Quarter Addressed the “Summer Slide” This summer, the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program helped 74 students in Pre-K through 7th grade avoid summer learning loss—also known as the “summer slide.” The program
Purdue’s Mandela Washington Fellows Impact LUM
Visiting African Leaders Inspire LUM Students Participants from the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute at Purdue University recently visited students in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. They spent the afternoon talking with students about
Four Ways YOU Can Help – LUM 5th Quarter
Donate | Volunteer | Needed Items | Sponsor It’s summer, and the LUM Ray Ewry Center is filled with excitement and joy from the students enrolled in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer
LUM 5th Quarter Program is Back in Session
70 Local Students Begin an Enriching Summer Following a thorough cleaning day and the Memorial Day holiday, the LUM Ray Ewry Center is once again buzzing with energy and excitement
Summertime Gladness – Big Impact on Youth
A Season of Growth & Fun through Youth Programs During the summer months, Lafayette Urban Ministry focuses on providing enrichment and joy for local children. Research cautions that children may suffer from
Four Ways YOU Can Help – LUM 5th Quarter
Donate | Volunteer | Needed Items | Sponsor It’s summer, and the LUM Ray Ewry Center is filled with excitement and joy from the students enrolled in the LUM 5th Quarter
Visiting African Leaders Inspire LUM Students
Mandela Washington Fellows Visit LUM Students Recently, four participants from the Mandela Washington Fellowship Program at Purdue University brought their expertise to the students of the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Carolle Adigui from
LUM Program Mitigates the “Summer Slide”
The Impact on Literacy and Learning at LUM Operating every weekday, the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program enrolled 74 students this year. Alongside nutritious meals, participants are engaging in diverse
Meet the LUM Summer Education Team
5th Quarter – An Impactful Summer Youth Program LUM proudly introduces the dedicated team behind the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Led by Kristi Hogue, the LUM Youth Programs
Summer Rays – Spreading Warmth & Hope
5th Quarter Summer Learning Program & LUM Camp Summer break is a time of freedom and excitement, but for some kids, it can mean hunger, boredom, and missed opportunities. That