Lafayette Urban Ministry

06/01/2026

☀️ LUM Summer Volunteer Roles Change Lives Daily☀️ Serve Neighbors Through Meaningful Experiences☀️ Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference this summer? Become a Volunteer Advocate with the LUM Financial Assistance Program and help local families facing urgent challenges with housing, utilities, medications, and other basic needs. Just one morning each week can provide hope, encouragement, and practical support to a neighbor in need. Training is provided. The impact is immeasurable. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4dNs8RP

05/31/2026

🌱 Leave a Legacy. Plant Seeds of Support. A planned gift to LUM is a powerful way to ensure your values continue making a difference for generations to come. Through a bequest in your will or living trust, you can help provide help, hope, and opportunity to neighbors throughout Greater Lafayette long into the future. Your legacy can change lives. To learn more, https://conta.cc/4dIMI5K

05/30/2026

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his excitement for LUM Summer Youth Programs, where local children experience enrichment, nutrition meals, and summer fun. They also offer exciting and meaningful volunteer opportunities. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and help spread the word by sharing it with others.

05/29/2026

LUM in the News - LUM provides camp and food help this summer
https://www.jconline.com/story/news/local/2026/05/27/lafayette-urban-ministry-offering-summer-camp-food-pantry-and-aid/90274790007/

Lafayette Urban Ministry is offering summer camp spots for children, food and emergency aid for local families.

05/29/2026

Education goes beyond the classroom. It is built through experiences, encouragement, and opportunities that help children grow in confidence and believe in what is possible. That is the purpose of the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program.
5th Quarter helps students continue growing academically over the summer while reducing learning loss through educational support, enrichment activities, nutritious meals, recreation, and educational field trips — all in a safe and supportive environment. More than a summer program, 5th Quarter helps students build confidence, strengthen skills, and return to school ready to succeed. Get involved today - https://conta.cc/4ePFU8S

05/29/2026

LUM is already thinking about summer. Join us as a LUM Camp Counselor, July 27–31. Give one week of your time and make a lasting difference in the lives of local children. Learn more and sign up: https://conta.cc/4qsBHtI

05/28/2026

Purdue Crew Row-A-Thon Supports Lafayette Urban Ministry 🚣‍♂️💙The Purdue Crew Team raised $11,177 through its annual Row-A-Thon for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund. At the Spring Banquet 🎉, student leaders presented a ceremonial check to Wes Tillett, celebrating another year of impactful giving. This remains the largest single-group gift to the fund. The Good Samaritan Fund provides emergency assistance for rent, utilities, and prescriptions 🏠💡. In 2025, it supported 1,455 households through 2,266 instances of aid totaling $173,008.49. LUM is grateful for the continued generosity and leadership of Purdue Crew 🌟 Learn more: https://conta.cc/4uapGv7

05/27/2026

Make a real impact—just a few hours can change someone’s life. Needed -- Volunteer Advocate with the LUM Financial Assistance Program! Join us one morning a week (Monday–Friday, 8:00–10:00 a.m.) to support neighbors facing urgent needs like housing, utilities, and medications. You’ll help with client intake, interviews, and assessments—no experience required, training provided. Basic computer skills are all you need. Ready to step in and make a difference? Apply today and be part of something meaningful. Learn more & sign up today: https://conta.cc/3PxA0if

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05/26/2026

Local Agencies Lead Housing Collaboration | Statewide Impact 🌟Three staff members from Lafayette Urban Ministry attended the 40th annual Prosperity Indiana Summit 🏛️, a statewide conference on housing, homelessness, and community development. A key highlight was the breakout session “Collaboration That Works: Moving Hoosiers from Homelessness to Housing” 🤝, moderated by LUM Executive Program Director Pablo Malavenda. The session featured Greater Lafayette’s Coordinated Homeless Response Team and showed how coordinated entry and cross-system partnerships improve housing outcomes while reducing service gaps. It was encouraging to see strong statewide interest in replicating this collaborative model 🌱. Learn more: https://conta.cc/3RoGCA9

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, Lafayette Urban Ministry honors and remembers the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and extend our appreciation to all who have served.

Please note that the LUM Office will be closed on Memorial Day. The LUM Emergency Shelter will remain open and operate on its regular schedule to continue serving neighbors in need.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.