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Lafayette Urban Ministry

Tackling basic human needs & uplifting the people of Greater Lafayette
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Outreach and Advocacy

LUM Outreach initiatives and advocacy programs and services.

  • Outreach – presentations available by LUM staff to outside groups
  • Campaign for Hoosier Families
    • Legislative Advocacy – Getting Started
  • Immigration Clinic
    • Spanish Conversation Tables – Wednesday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. from September through May
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LUM Seed Newsletter – April 2022 (PDF)
Annual Report 2021 (PDF)
Audit Report – 2019 (PDF)
Federal 990 Tax Return – Tax Year 2020 (PDF)
Financial Report 2020 (PDF)
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LUM Immigration Clinic is ready to help Ukrainian & Afghan people. Help is available to those affected by the invasion of Ukraine and the unrest in Afghanistan through the LUM Immigration Clinic. You can help by letting others know, making a donation or volunteering. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3MkrZGB Northview Church - Greater Lafayette Campus members gave a special gift to the LUM students — BOOKS! Thanks to the Northview Church for their thoughtful gift & support of LUM and the students we teach. If you or your groups wants to invest in the students enrolled in the LUM Youth Programs, learn more -- https://buff.ly/3wh3ox1 Wanna help your neighbors experiencing homelessness? Provide a LUM Shelter MEAL. It's a great group activity. Meals are needed next Monday, May 23 and Monday, May 30. ALSO needed - June 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26 & 30. Sign up online TODAY: https://buff.ly/3G1VHy1 Would you, or someone you know, make a good LUM Camp Counselor? Counselors are needed from July 25-29. Join Marlena's LUM Camp leadership team -- have a great week and make a difference in the lives of local children. Learn more: https://buff.ly/39NsZox Congratulations to the Purdue Class of 2022. Praying for you as you graduate – for Pride today, Hope for tomorrow, and for Love & Support to go with you always – from your friends at Lafayette Urban Ministry. #BoilerUp LUM Camp needs YOU! Make a difference in the lives of local children this summer and receive a $200 stipend. LUM Camp is July 25-30 -- and the greatest week of the summer. Sign up TODAY -- and share with a friend. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3wakEE2

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.

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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

  • LUM Outreach – Lafayette Volunteer Expo
  • Hunger Hike 2022 — Needed More Than Ever
  • LUM Supports Mental Health Legislation
  • LUM Camp Needs YOU! Counselors Needed!
  • LUM Assists Ukrainian & Afghan Citizens
  • Northview Church Donates Books to LUM
  • Row-A-Thon 2022 Raises $8,732 for LUM

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