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Lafayette Urban Ministry receives most of its financial support from individual gifts, member church contributions, and donations from church & civic groups and businesses. Here are the many different ways & options for giving to LUM. {The LUM Federal Tax ID number: 35-1182938.}
USE WHERE NEEDED MOST – CONTRIBUTION
Help make all of LUM’s programs possible by giving generously. Contributions are appreciated at any time of the year. Gifts to the Use Where Needed Most Fund will be used by LUM for “whatever is needed the most.” Thank you!
DESIGNATE GIFT TO A SPECIFIC LUM PROGRAM
Gifts or pledges may be designated to any of LUM’s programs. Make a convenient, safe and secure online donation with your credit card, debit card, or electronic check; and designate a specific program or fund.
MAKE A TRIBUTE GIFT IN SOMEONE’S HONOR
- MEMORIAL – Celebrate the life of a love one
- HONOR – Honor someone
- CELEBRATION – Celebrate a special milestone like a birthday, anniversary, etc.,
- GROUP COLLECTION – Collection items for LUM at a special event
If you provide the name of the designee, an acknowledgment will be sent.
ESTATE PLANNING – ENDOWMENT
The Endowment for LUM Programs supports local children and families both now and in the future. Gifts made to the endowment are held in perpetuity while income is used to support LUM programs. During estate planning, please consider a gift to the Endowment for LUM Programs. For more information please call or email Wes Tillett, LUM executive director (765-423-2691 | wtillett@lumserve.org).
STOCKS & SECURITIES
Donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds to support Lafayette Urban Ministry and experience dual benefits. By giving appreciated securities, you not only contribute to our mission, but also potentially reduce your capital gains tax.
To learn how to donate appreciated stocks or securities directly to LUM, go to: LUMserve.org/stock-donation/
- Avoid Capital Gains Tax
- Maximize Deductions
- Empower Impact
PRE-AUTHORIZED MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Pre-Authorized Monthly Payments directly from your checking account to LUM are also available. Many donors have found this to be an easy and convenient way to contribute to LUM’s work. To make arrangements for PAMP, call the LUM Finance Director (765-423-2691).
PLEDGE
You may want to consider making your donation in several payments over the course of the year. Using the LUM online payment system, you may make your payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or some other schedule that fits your needs.
DONATE NEEDED ITEMS
Cash donations are preferred because they allow LUM to purchased what is needed, when it’s needed. But if you wish to donate items to LUM, check out our wish list. To view the LUM Wish List, click HERE. It’s a list of the top items needed by LUM overall and by program.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
You may also help LUM by attending or participating in all of the LUM fundraising events such as We’ve Got Talent (Good Samaritan Fund), Turkey Trot 5K Run (LUM programs), Immigration Clinic event, and Hunger Hike (food programs).
HOST A COLLECTION DRIVE
Coordinate a “collection drive” at your church, organization or business — or at your next event, like a birthday party or business meeting/social. Collect needed items from the LUM Wish List, such as food, toilet papers, socks, dish detergent, deodorant, and disposable razors.
Jesus said “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Here at the Lafayette Urban Ministry we take those words seriously. We know that offering homeless people food and shelter and lightening their loads is the first step to helping them build better lives. But we also know it’s only a first step. That’s why LUM offers dozens of innovative programs of service, self-help, and social justice advocacy. But the kind of help provided by LUM doesn’t happen automatically, and it won’t happen without your support. Give generously to help this important work continue.
Please consider the various giving options and find the one that best fits you. Your gifts will help make a difference for the men, women, children and families served by LUM.