Celebrating Service, Impact, and Gratitude
Thank You Volunteers: A Lifeline of Help & Hope During National Volunteer Appreciation Month, LUM warmly invites you to join in honoring our volunteers, whose service provides a lifeline of help and
Four Ways to Celebrate Reading with LUM
Provide Snacks | Volunteer | Donate Needed Items LUM provides safe, fun, and enriching childcare for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade year-round. The LUM After School Program serves up to 70 students from local
The LUM Food Rescue – Rescue Food. Feed Neighbors. Together.
LUM Food Rescue – A Recipe For Community Care The LUM Food Rescue Initiative is transforming surplus food into vital support for neighbors in need—while reducing food waste across Greater Lafayette. Drawing on
The LUM Food Rescue Initiative: Proven Impact, Local Action
Across Indiana and communities nationwide, food rescue initiatives have proven to be one of the most effective ways to fight hunger while reducing food waste. Studies and best-practice models show
LUM Volunteer Spotlight – Chase
Food Rescue Heroes: Chase Leads the Way Turning Knowledge Into Action For the past two years, Chase Jenquin has been a driving force behind the Lafayette Urban Ministry Food Rescue
Help Others. Find Your Joy. Give Hope.
Volunteer & Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM With LUM, there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Mentor a child, help at the Food Pantry, assist at the 48-bed Emergency
Make 2026 the Year You Make a Difference
Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM in 2026 A new year is a chance to choose purpose. Volunteering with LUM offers a way to support neighbors in
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Kelly Fuchs
Spotlight on LUM Homeless Services Super Star Meet Kelly – Superstar LUM Volunteer Lafayette Urban Ministry is pleased to recognize Kelly K. Fuchs as the Volunteer of the Month for
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Bridgett Sharp
Spotlight on LUM Thanksgiving Super Star A Thanksgiving Tradition of Service When Thanksgiving rolls around, many families look forward to gathering together. For Bridgett R. Sharp and her family, the
Meet the New LUM Staff Member – Lisa Sultemeier
Leading LUM Food Programs & Christmas Assistance Lisa Sultemeier joined Lafayette Urban Ministry as the Director of Food Programs and Christmas Assistance, bringing a deep understanding of the Greater Lafayette