It's Fall Y'all! LUM Events & Opportunities |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Love, Respect & Grace |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, highlights a touching "humanizing interaction" that unfolds multiple times daily, embodying qualities of love, respect, grace, and truth. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others.
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LUM is Addressing Fundamental Food Needs |
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LUM Food Pantries - Thursday & Friday Mornings |
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LUM operates two Food Pantries ( West Lafayette & Downtown Lafayette, IN). As the fall season arrives and the holidays approach, LUM urgently needs your support to meet the increasing demands for food, paper products, and hygiene items. Supply chain disruptions & rising food costs have made it challenging to secure necessary food supplies. Monetary donations are most effective, but if you're looking for other ways to assist, please consider volunteering, donating essential items, hosting a collection drive — or at your holiday celebration, make a donation to LUM in place of traditional gift exchanges. Your support ensures that LUM may continue helping those in our community during these tough times.
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Community Thanksgiving Feast - November 23 |
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LUM is hosting its 37th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 23, serving over 800 guests. It's a cherished tradition that's entirely FREE, featuring a classic Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and delicious pies — plus music and wonderful company. For those in a hurry, there will be convenient to-go meal options available. LUM welcomes monetary donations to cover the $9,000 cost of this event. LUM is also actively seeking volunteers and donations of food & supply to ensure its success. To donate or volunteer, please visit LUMserve.org/thanksgiving. Your involvement helps share the spirit of gratitude and togetherness this Thanksgiving.
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Impact of LUM Programs - First Nine Months |
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Troubling Signs Through Third Quarter of 2023 |
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Lafayette Urban Ministry plays a crucial role in addressing various social, humanitarian, and family issues, especially during the harsh winter months. However, this year, our impact faces additional challenges as...
Donations are Down, and the Need is Greater Than Ever!
We can only continue our vital work with the generous support of individuals who share our mission and understand the added challenges the cold weather brings. If you want to make a meaningful difference and contribute to positive change during this challenging season, there are numerous ways to support LUM.
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Donations: Your financial support provides the essential resources needed to keep our programs running smoothly, ensuring that our neighbors stay warm and safe during the winter cold.
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Legacy Gifts: Be remembered by leaving a lasting impact on causes close to your heart through legacy gifts, helping us continue our vital work year after year.
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Collection Drives: Mobilize communities to gather needed items like toilet paper, food, and other essentials, fostering unity and compassion when it's needed most.
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Volunteering: Contribute your time and talents directly to the LUM mission, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who may be struggling to make ends meet.
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By embracing these diverse forms of support, you become a beacon of warmth and hope during the winter cold, inspiring a brighter future for our neighbors in need. Remember, every act of kindness, regardless of its scale, has the power to create ripples of transformation in the lives of others. |
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LUM 2023 Programs - Impact So Far |
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Critical Crossroads for a Just "Farm Bill" |
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TEFAP, SNAP & the Impact on LUM Clients |
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As the Farm Bill undergoes scrutiny in Congress, programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are standing at a crucial juncture. These programs serve as vital lifelines for those in need, ensuring food security during times of economic hardship. Join LUM in advocating to safeguard and strengthen these programs.
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TEFAP supports food banks and pantries by providing them with commodities and resources to distribute nutritious food to individuals and families facing economic hardship.
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SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, provides eligible low-income individuals and families with financial assistance to purchase nutritious food, promoting food security and alleviating hunger.
LUM Food Pantries and Financial Assistance Program directly serve individuals and families facing economic hardships in the community. The decisions made in the Farm Bill discussions will have a profound impact on our neighbors in need: Access to Nutritious Food (TEFAP) & Financial Stability (SNAP). The time is now to stand together, raise our voices, and advocate for a just Farm Bill that upholds the values of compassion, equity, and the right to nutritious food for every American, including the participants of LUM Food Pantries and Financial Assistance Program.
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PICTURED L to R - Kier Crites Muller, President and CEO; Food Finders Food Bank; Wes Tillet, Executive Director, Lafayette Urban Ministry; Cait Parker, Director of External Relations and Events, Food Finders Food Bank; Matt Row, Rep. Baird’s Director of District Operations; Patti O'Callaghan, LUM Volunteer Legislative Liaison; and Grace Kozak, State Organizer for Bread for the World, delivering 170 postcards to Representative Jim Baird’s office. |
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LUM Days of Service - Deep Cleaning & More |
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Central Catholic Students & IU Health Residents |
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Recently, two separate groups volunteered an entire day at LUM. They worked very hard cleaning, organizing, and assembling meals. The two groups were the 8th Graders from Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School and the medical residents at IU Health (pictured).
LUM is grateful for local schools and businesses like Central Catholic & IU Health, whose leadership encourages their students and residents to get engaged in the community, making our community better and our families stronger. If you or your school or business is interested in volunteering with LUM, email lum@LUMserve.org and go to LUMserve.org/volunteer. Thank you, Central Catholic & IU Health!
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