Lafayette Urban Ministry
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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.
Meet Lisa Sultemeier, LUM’s new Director of Food Programs and Christmas Assistance, leading programs like the LUM Food Pantry. Lisa is dedicated to making a difference, believing that “each small act of care contributes to a lifeline of hope.” Welcome, Lisa! Read more: buff.ly/ZrvJRky
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Meet Lisa Sultemeier, LUM’s new Director of Food Programs and Christmas Assistance, leading programs like the LUM Food Pantry. Lisa is dedicated to making a difference, believing that “each small act of care contributes to a lifeline of hope.” Welcome, Lisa! Read more: buff.ly/ZrvJRky
Happy Veterans Day from LUM! We honor ALL who served, today & throughout the year. Join us in expressing sincere gratitude to our veterans. #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Happy Veterans Day from LUM! We honor ALL who served, today & throughout the year. Join us in expressing sincere gratitude to our veterans. #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService
Don’t miss Thursday’s event. Ending homelessness starts with you. Hear from local leaders, experts & those with lived experience at Beyond the Bridge. Watch this message from the filmmakers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y10_...
RSVP today and be part of the conversation. www.lumserve.org/beyond-the-b...
RSVP today and be part of the conversation. www.lumserve.org/beyond-the-b...
Thank you for registering - see you soon!
Thank you for registering to see our film Beyond the Bridge: A Solution To Homelessness. We know you know people who think homelessness can't be solved and anyone who says anything different is…
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November 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Don’t miss Thursday’s event. Ending homelessness starts with you. Hear from local leaders, experts & those with lived experience at Beyond the Bridge. Watch this message from the filmmakers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y10_...
RSVP today and be part of the conversation. www.lumserve.org/beyond-the-b...
RSVP today and be part of the conversation. www.lumserve.org/beyond-the-b...
Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, highlights the LUM Food Card Assistance program, initiated to support SNAP-eligible families affected by the government shutdown. Our neighbors need this vital support — so please watch the video and share.
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, highlights the LUM Food Card Assistance program, initiated to support SNAP-eligible families affected by the government shutdown. Our neighbors need this vital support — so please watch the video and share.
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
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🥣 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
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🎉 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
LUM in the News - Closer to Homelessness Than We Think - journalreview.com/stories/closer-to-homelessness-than-we-think,365217
November 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
LUM in the News - Closer to Homelessness Than We Think - journalreview.com/stories/closer-to-homelessness-than-we-think,365217
🌟 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
November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🌟 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
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
LUM in the News - Need food help in Tippecanoe County? Here's a list of pantries, meal locations - buff.ly/SIbyPdu
LUM in the News - Closer to Homelessness Than We Think
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Closer to Homelessness Than We Think - The Paper of Montgomery County
When a person loses the roof over their head, it’s usually part of a series of unfortunate events. Mason McConnell Curry, director of homelessness
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November 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
LUM in the News - Closer to Homelessness Than We Think
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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
November 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
November 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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.
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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
November 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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
ToiletPaperDrive #GiveBack #EssentialItems
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🚽 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
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
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🦃 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 in the News -- Tippecanoe County organizations plan for end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 | www.jconline.com/story/news/l...
Tippecanoe County organizations plan for end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 | Spending Time
As the Nov. 1 date looms for SNAP recipients, Food Finders CEO Kier Crites Muller said local assistance providers are working to triage the situation, treating the moment like the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
LUM in the News -- Tippecanoe County organizations plan for end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 | www.jconline.com/story/news/l...
❄️ 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
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
❄️ 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
October 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
October 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
October 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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.
October 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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