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Lafayette Urban Ministry

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Archive of the weekly LUM eNewsletters

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LUM Seed Newsletter – October 2022 (PDF)
Annual Report 2021 (PDF)
Audit Report – 2019 (PDF)
Federal 990 Tax Return – Tax Year 2020 (PDF)
Financial Report 2021 (PDF)
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THANKS to the IU HEALTH for recently participating in the LUM Service Day. They deep cleaned & organized the LUM Ray Ewry Center, home to the LUM Youth Programs & Emergency Shelter. Sign up your group for this monthly service opportunity. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3fxPn88 The LUM 50th Anniversary Celebration continues with the goal of raising at least $50,000 for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund — representing $1,000 per year. As of today, 90% or $45,172 has been raised. Please join the celebration, help LUM reach this goal, and honor LUM’s 50 years of service to our community. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3CoaWAW LUM Needs SOCKS! Did you know? Socks are the most requested item LUM gets at the Emergency Shelter and LUM Office -- and we're almost out! Please consider a gift of socks. Prefer adult, size large, dark or white & good quality. Drop them off or have them shipped. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3R0yDU5 LUM is HIRING! JOIN our TEAM! Immediate opening for BUS DRIVERS. $15 per hour; 10 hours per week. Shifts: M-F, 2 to 4 p.m. PLEASE SHARE. For more info & to apply -- https://buff.ly/3fdkLbE Last week, LUM celebrated the retirement of Eileen Hession Weiss, LUM business manager. It was a grand event with a choir, awards, tributes and a reception. Join us in thanking and congratulating Eileen for her 15 years of service through LUM. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3BXB44f JOIN the LUM Team! LUM has an opening for the LUM Financial Assistance Program Director. Salaried, Half-time, M-F mornings. Anticipated start date is December 1. Please share with others. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3BZECTs

Welcome to LUM

Lafayette Urban Ministry is an organization of more than 45 Christian churches that serves as a social safety net for our community’s children and families.

For more than 49 years, LUM has worked to give back the hope, the future, and self-respect to low-income people in the Greater Lafayette area. LUM takes an active role in trying to change social injustices and improve the quality of life for the poor of Indiana.

LUM invites you to learn about LUM and keep up to date with the latest LUM news and developments.

Welcome!

LUM Info

LUM Office
420 N 4th Street
Lafayette IN 47901-2213

Phone: 765.423.2691
E-mail: lum@LUMserve.org
Website: LUMserve.org

LUM Emergency Shelter
525 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN

LUM Ray Ewry Center
525 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN

LUM Protein Food Pantry
6th Street between Ferry & North Streets, Lafayette, IN
LUM Westside Food Pantry
333 Meridian Street, West Lafayette, IN

Federal Tax ID number: 35-1182938

Nondiscrimination Statement - LUM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political association or belief, or union affiliation or activity, in any of its activities or operations.

Recent LUM Posts

  • October Begins the Season for Planning Ahead
  • 50th Anniversary Party
  • LUM is Hiring – Financial Assistance Director
  • Quick Links – Fall Engagement Opportunities
  • IU Health & Central Catholic Engage with LUM
  • $50,000 for 50 Years – Anniversary Campaign
  • Eileen Weiss – Celebrating 15 Years of Service

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