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Tackling basic human needs and uplifting the people of Greater Lafayette.
Volunteer
There are many different opportunities for volunteering, from working one-on-one with a child in Youth Programs to helping out at the 44-bed emergency homeless shelter.
Give
LUM receives most of its financial support from individual gifts, member church contributions, and donations from church & civic groups and businesses.
Get Help
LUM’s many programs serve the needs of children, families, and others in the community throughout the year.
Celebrating 50 Years of Helping Families
LUM Financial Assistance Program1975 -2025 In 2025, Lafayette Urban Ministry marks the 50th Anniversary of the Financial Assistance Program. Established in 1975 as the Emergency Fund, this program has provided critical support to thousands of families,
Purdue Rowing Team Supports LUM
Annual Row-A-Thon Benefits Local Families This past Saturday, the Purdue Rowing Team held its annual Row-A-Thon at the local mall, where each member rowed at least 30,000 meters in three hours on indoor rowing machines. The
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Jacob Polinski
Jacob Polinski: A Legacy of Service and Leadership Lafayette Urban Ministry proudly recognizes Jacob Polinski as the Volunteer of the Month for February 2025 for his outstanding dedication and service
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 50 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.