Lafayette Urban Ministry
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Lafayette Urban Ministry
@lumserve.bsky.social
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Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) is a faith-based nonprofit of 52+ churches serving Tippecanoe County with food, housing, youth, and immigration services—empowering neighbors, fighting injustice, and renewing hope for over 50 years.
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Poinsettias for the Kids! Support LUM Youth Programs & brighten your holidays! 🌺 $12 each—Indiana-grown, 14–18″ tall, festive pot cover. Colors: Red, Pink, White, Marble, Jingle Bells. Order by Nov 12. Pickup Dec 3. 💳 Learn more: buff.ly/OIovsuD
🥣 Soup Day is back! Drive through Westminster Village on Nov 20, 4–5:30 PM for a to-go meal ($14) with Broccoli Cheddar or Chili, salad, roll & dessert. All proceeds support LUM! Bring a donation for a chance to win $100. 💛Learn more - buff.ly/sk803Pt
History’s callin’! The filmmakers swear no one’s ever regretted seein’ this doc — not one! But after every screening? But lots regret missing it. Don’t throw away your shot. Be in the room where it happens — the start of somethin’ big. Click. Boom. Legacy ignited. RSVP at conta.cc/43x2cpb
🎉 Serve, celebrate & support LUM this season! Volunteer, donate, or join events like ✨ Homeless Services Needs🎄Jubilee Christmas🎬Beyond the Bridge🥣Drive-Thru Soup Day🦃Community Thanksgiving🏃Turkey Trot 5K Run🌺Poinsettia Sale. Make a difference! 💛 Get Involved & Learn More: conta.cc/4olMS7q
🌟 Volunteer of the Month: Elder O. Brooks 🌟 LUM honors Elder Brooks for bringing joy, warmth & compassion to the Protein Food Pantry each week. “The volunteers are amazing—very welcoming.” Thank you for your dedication! 💛 Read more: buff.ly/9GUoeZ2
LUM in the News - Need food help in Tippecanoe County? Here's a list of pantries, meal locations - buff.ly/SIbyPdu
Join us for "Beyond the Bridge: Film Screening & Community Conversation for Change," November 13 | FREE with RSVP | Features: Film Screening; filmmakers' remarks; panel of local leaders; audience Q&A and discussion. Be a part of a Movement to End Homelessness in Lafayette🍁 RSVP at buff.ly/uJUMEgm
Don't Forget to Set Your Clocks Back THIS Weekend. #FallBack #DaylightSavingTime
Check out Wes's Weekly Wrap-Up, where LUM executive director Wes Tillett urges compassionate action as the SNAP cutoff nears. Our neighbors need this crucial food source—please watch the 59-second video and contact your representatives today. Share the video to increase its impact.
Poinsettias for the Kids! Support LUM Youth Programs & brighten your holidays! 🌺 $12 each—Indiana-grown, 14–18″ tall, festive pot cover. Colors: Red, Pink, White, Marble, Jingle Bells. Order by Nov 12. Pickup Dec 3. 💳 Learn more: buff.ly/oUQVNQs
🚽 We’re rolling through TP faster than we can restock! LUM distributes 175+ rolls/week at the Food Pantry—and needs more for our Shelter and Child Care programs. 🧻 Donate $ or send/deliver toilet paper today. Every roll helps! Learn more: buff.ly/efwh43R
ToiletPaperDrive #GiveBack #EssentialItems
🦃 Thanksgiving Morning—Join the LUM Turkey Trot 5K—chip-timed for runners, stroller- & pet-friendly for all ages. Every step supports LUM programs feeding families and providing youth & emergency assistance. 📅 Nov 27 | ⏰ 8:30 a.m. race 📍 West Lafayette 💵 $35/$10 👉 Register: conta.cc/3W8JiBf
❄️ LUM Winter Giving – Help Keep Guests Warm & Fed! Donate 🧴 hygiene items, 🧥 warm clothing, 🧹 cleaning supplies, or 🍲 meals for the LUM Emergency Shelter & Winter Warming Station. 💵 Cash gifts help LUM buy what’s needed most. Drop off 8 PM or M–F 8–5 📦 Amazon Wish List 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/XOqpoNo
In honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, LUM spotlights Carol Barrett, whose lifelong service and LUM Legacy Gift ensure hope, shelter, and nourishment continue for generations. Learn more about her story: buff.ly/cYLOMS9
Join us for "Beyond the Bridge: Film Screening & Community Conversation for Change," November 13 | FREE with RSVP. This FREE event features: Film Screening; remarks from filmmakers; panel of local leaders; audience Q&A and community discussion. 🍁 RSVP at buff.ly/uJUMEgm
Poinsettias for the Kids! Support LUM Youth Programs & brighten your holidays! 🌺 $12 each—Indiana-grown, 14–18″ tall, festive pot cover. Colors: Red, Pink, White, Marble, Jingle Bells. Order by Nov 12. Pickup Dec 3. 💳 Learn more: buff.ly/OIovsuD
Check out this week’s Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up, where LUM executive director Wes Tillett shares his inspiration from our LUM Legacy Partners, whose generosity will continue to bless the community and leave a lasting legacy. Take 59 seconds to watch — and feel free to share the video with others.
LUM thanks the local leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their generous $28,900 gift supporting neighbors in need. Funds supported financial assistance ($16,950), Painting/siding ($3,050), and food & hygiene for the LUM Food Pantry ($8,900). Learn more: conta.cc/3WNQId9
Join us for "Beyond the Bridge -- Film Screening & Community Conversation for Change,"
November 13 | FREE with RSVP. This FREE event features: Film Screening; Remarks from filmmakers; A panel of local leaders; Audience Q&A and community discussion. 🍁 RSVP at www.lumserve.org/beyond-the-bridge
Poinsettias for the Kids! Support LUM Youth Programs & brighten your holidays! 🌺 $12 each—Indiana-grown, 14–18″ tall, festive pot cover. Colors: Red, Pink, White, Marble, Jingle Bells. Order by Nov 12. Pickup Dec 3. 💳 buff.ly/OIovsuD Learn more: buff.ly/OIovsuD
Legacy Partners Spotlight: Mark & Susan Hermodson 🌟 They’ve shared their time and talent to strengthen the community through LUM. “We believe in the collective action to achieve an impact on homelessness and poverty, making the time and money well spent.” Learn more: buff.ly/CspLAKh
❄️ LUM Winter Giving – Help Keep Guests Warm & Fed! Donate 🧴 hygiene items, 🧥 warm clothing, 🧹cleaning supplies, or 🍲 meals for the LUM Emergency Shelter & Winter Warming Station.💵 Cash gifts help LUM buy what’s needed most. 📍 Drop off 8 PM or M–F 8–5 📦 Amazon Wish List 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/XOqpoNo