Watch Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up: join Behind the Scenes – A LUM Homeless Services Experience. Choose May 5 or May 21 for an immersive, no-cost evening exploring homelessness with dignity and hospitality—including a shared meal. Limited spots. Watch (59s), sign up, and share.

🚨🧻 LUM needs toilet paper! 175+ rolls/week support families at our Food Pantry, plus our Shelter & After School programs. Host a TP drive—it’s simple & makes a BIG impact ❤️ Drop off, ship, or donate today: buff.ly/uGGLdJI #LUMNeedsYou #GiveBack #CommunitySupport

FIVE WAYS to HELP the LUM Shelter: As summer approaches ☀️, your support makes a difference 🤝💙 Donate 📦 Volunteer 🙌 Prepare a meal 🍽️ Give needed items 🏠 Join a deep cleaning day 🧹 Every act brings resources, dignity, and hope. Learn more: conta.cc/4tnGUp8

Early voting for the May 5 primary election is OPEN. Make a plan to vote—early, absentee, or on Election Day. The absentee ballot deadline is April 23. Tippecanoe County Election Board & Voter Registration: www.tippecanoe.in.gov/729/Election... National voter resources: www.vote411.org

We’re hiring! 🎉 After School Program Aide to support our Youth Program to create a safe, engaging environment for K–6th grade students. This role assists with lessons, activities, field trips, and daily operations. 20 hours/week. $16.50/hour. Apply here: buff.ly/8MM0flq

Hope for Tomorrow was more than a fundraiser—it was a powerful show of community. Together, we raised $80,000+ to support LUM programs. Guests, volunteers & inspiring stories from former shelter guests made it unforgettable. Thank you for helping bring hope forward. Learn more: buff.ly/nTmHvZz

This winter in Lafayette, 396 individuals found warmth and safety at the LUM Winter Warming Station—totaling 7,042 nights of shelter. Thanks to staff, volunteers, and partners, no one was turned away on the coldest nights. Together, we offer help and hope. Learn more: conta.cc/3Ql5KY0

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his excitement for the Hope for Tomorrow event, which was the community event of the weekend. Please take 59 seconds to watch and share with others who care.

💙 SIGN the PLEDGE to End Homelessness in Greater Lafayette. The Greater Lafayette Beyond the Bridge Steering Committee needs your support to move this important initiative forward. 200+ have signed the pledge. SIGN the PLEDGE & learn more: buff.ly/GIDOxM2

Support your neighbors ❤️ If you’re 70½+, a QCD from your IRA is a smart, tax-efficient way to give to LUM—reducing taxable income while helping others. Provide food, shelter & hope. ✨ Leave a lasting legacy. Learn more: buff.ly/hNvup87

We’re hiring! 🎉 LUM is seeking a dedicated After School Program Aide to support our Youth Program to create a safe, engaging environment for K–6th grade students. This role assists with lessons, activities, field trips, and daily operations. 20 hours/week. $16.50/hour. Apply here: buff.ly/8MM0flq

United Against Criminalizing Homelessness: Lafayette Urban Ministry joins Greater Lafayette Family Shelter, LTHC Homeless Services & YWCA of Greater Lafayette in opposing SB 285, which criminalizes sleeping in public. We need housing & support—not punishment. Learn more: conta.cc/3Od7IZU

🚨🧻 LUM needs toilet paper! 175+ rolls/week support families at our Food Pantry, plus our Shelter & After School programs. Host a TP drive—it’s simple & makes a BIG impact ❤️ Drop off, ship, or donate today: buff.ly/uGGLdJI #LUMNeedsYou #GiveBack #CommunitySupport

Early voting for Indiana’s May 5 primary election is open NOW. Make a plan to vote—early, absentee, or on Election Day. The absentee ballot deadline is April 23. Tippecanoe County Election Board & Voter Registration: www.tippecanoe.in.gov/729/Election... National voter resources: www.vote411.org

Happy Pascha from your friends at LUM! Wishing you a beautiful Orthodox Easter filled with the warmth of family, peace, light, and new beginnings.

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, tackles another myth in the Poverty Myth Busters series. In just 59 seconds, he challenges the idea that “fighting poverty isn’t worth it” — and makes a powerful case for why it is. Please watch & share.

We’re honored to recognize our Bronze Sponsors for Hope for Tomorrow! Every act of support makes a difference, and theirs is helping bring hope to life. #HopeForTomorrow #ChooseHope #HopeInAction #BuildingHope #HopeStartsHere

Hope changes everything. At Hope for Tomorrow, we come together to bring that hope to life—supporting our neighbors with the resources, care & stability they need. When hope is present, lives are changed. Be part of the impact. Reserve your seat today - buff.ly/9fXShX8

We’re grateful to recognize our Silver Sponsors for Hope for Tomorrow! Because of their support, we are able to be a true lifeline of help and hope for our neighbors. Please join us in thanking our Silver Sponsors for standing with our community and making hope possible! #HopeForTomorrow

You’re invited to Hope for Tomorrow. 💙Together, we’ll choose hope, invest in brighter futures, and ensure our neighbors have the support they need to move forward. Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Help shape the story. 🎟️ Join us - buff.ly/9fXShX8

Hope grows when we come together. You’re invited to Hope for Tomorrow—a special evening where friends, community members, and supporters gather to make a lasting impact. Your presence helps bring hope and stability to those who need it most. 👉 Invite a friend and join us! buff.ly/5qJtoOw

We’re proud to recognize First Farmers Bank & Trust as our Platinum Sponsor for Hope for Tomorrow! Their leadership goes beyond generosity—they are truly a lifeline of help and hope for our neighbors. Together, we are building a stronger, more caring community. #HopeForTomorrow #ChooseHope

Because of you, Ernie found hope. 💛 Arriving at LUM Shelter in 2024 with no income & serious health issues, he got support & guidance—helping other guests along the way. By 2025, he was housed, employed, and thriving. Read more about Ernie's Journey -- buff.ly/XBGHcGh

LUM Mission Moment ❤️ Kimberly, in her 60s and battling cancer, faced eviction—but support from LUM kept her family safely housed. Your support makes stories like this possible. Give, volunteer, or both. Read more: conta.cc/412WkT7

At Lafayette Urban Ministry, every voice matters! Today, April 6, is the voter registration deadline for Indiana’s May 5 primary. Check or update your registration & plan to vote. Absentee deadline: April 23. Info: www.vote411.org

Your friends at LUM wish you a joyful Easter ✝️🐣 filled with hope 🌷, happiness 😊, and the warmth of family & friends ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his excitement for the upcoming Hope for Tomorrow event. More than just an event, it’s an experience that brings our community together to support LUM’s mission. Please watch and share it with others.

⏳ One week to go! Hope for Tomorrow is your chance to support neighbors with food, shelter & stability. 💙 Be part of the impact—join us for an inspiring evening! ✨ Tickets: buff.ly/9fXShX8 #HopeForTomorrow #HopeInAction

LUM Office is closed today for Good Friday. The LUM Emergency Shelter, Winter Warming Station & After School Program are open regular hours.

Hope changes everything. At Hope for Tomorrow, we come together to bring that hope to life—supporting our neighbors with the resources, care & stability they need. Because when hope is present, lives are changed. 💙 Join us. conta.cc/4tngP9o ✨ Be part of the impact. 🎟️ Reserve your seat today.

Chag Pesach Sameach! Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Passover from your friends at LUM. Hope it is filled with family, tradition, and reflection. May this season bring peace, freedom, and renewal. 🕊️🍷🍞 Passover #ChagPesachSameach #TraditionAndJoy

You’re invited to Hope for Tomorrow—an evening rooted in this very idea. 💙Together, we’ll choose hope, invest in brighter futures, and ensure our neighbors have the support they need to move forward. Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Help shape the story. 🎟️ Join us - conta.cc/4tngP9o

Support your neighbors ❤️ If you’re 70½+, a QCD from your IRA is a smart, tax-efficient way to give to LUM—reducing taxable income while helping others. Provide food, shelter & hope. ✨ Leave a lasting legacy. Learn more: buff.ly/hNvup87

Hope grows when we come together. You’re invited to Hope for Tomorrow—a special evening where friends, community members, and supporters gather to make a lasting impact. Your presence helps bring hope and stability to those who need it most. 👉 Invite a friend and join us! buff.ly/5qJtoOw

LUM in the News - Hometown Hero: Smittybread donates loaves to help food pantries with rising need - www.starcitytv.com/community_ne...

🚨🧻 LUM needs toilet paper! 175+ rolls/week support families at our Food Pantry, plus our Shelter & After School programs. Host a TP drive—it’s simple & makes a BIG impact ❤️ Drop off, ship, or donate today: conta.cc/4bxvOr1 #LUMNeedsYou #GiveBack #LafayetteIN #CommunitySupport

Create a lasting impact with Lafayette Urban Ministry ❤️🙏 As Lent → Easter ✝️, Passover ✡️ begins, and Ramadan 🌙 & Eid al-Fitr 🕌 conclude, reflect on the legacy you’ll leave. 🤲✨ Include LUM in your will to support future generations 💝📖 🔗 buff.ly/AtYHxbn

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares Kimberly’s story—and how your generosity helped keep her family safely housed. Please take just 56 seconds to watch the video, and consider sharing it with others.

Community. Kindness. Action. 💙🥪 Murdock Elementary students, families & partners assembled 150 lunches for LUM’s Winter Warming Station ❄️🏠—showing how small acts bring real comfort to neighbors in need. 👉 Be inspired. Get involved: buff.ly/qBInfJx

🚨🧻 LUM needs toilet paper! 175+ rolls/week support families at our Food Pantry, plus our Shelter & After School programs. Host a TP drive—it’s simple & makes a BIG impact ❤️ Drop off, ship, or donate today: conta.cc/4bxvOr1 #LUMNeedsYou #GiveBack #LafayetteIN #CommunitySupport

Sign the Pledge. Today. The Beyond the Bridge event sparked momentum across Greater Lafayette to end homelessness. Now we need your voice. Support a coordinated, long-term community effort. ✍️ Add your name and sign the pledge today -- buff.ly/j6ZpN20

Service in action. Leadership with heart. 💙👏Klondike Middle School Natl Jr Honor Society students prepared meals, delivered donations & gave financial support to LUM’s Winter Warming Station ❄️🏠—showing compassion in action.👉 Be inspired. Take action: buff.ly/qBInfJx

Inspire. Serve. Make a difference. 💙 Tammy Siemers is guiding Purdue students to serve with purpose—recently preparing meals for LUM’s Winter Warming Station ❄️🏠 A 2025 Community Spirit Award winner, she’s inspiring action. 👏 👉 Get involved: www.lumserve.org/programs/hom...

Young hearts. Big impact. 💙🥪Cole Elementary 2nd graders packed 150 meal bags for LUM’s Winter Warming Station ❄️🏠—learning that kindness is practiced, not just taught. 👏👉 Be inspired. Get involved: www.lumserve.org/programs/hom...

We condemn SB 285, which punishes people for being visible when they have nowhere else to go. Sleeping outside doesn’t make someone a criminal. This cruel law turns a housing crisis into a police matter. — Steven Flowers, Jennifer Layton, Lindsey Mickler & Wes Tillett

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap-Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, presents Poverty Myth Busters #18. In just 59 seconds, he challenges the myth that “payday loans help the poor get by” — and makes a case for fair, sustainable financial alternatives. Watch, & share.

Warm wishes to you and your family on Eid al-Fitr from your friends at LUM. Peace and prosperity to all! Eid Mubarak!

Events Making a Community Impact 💙 3️⃣ Beyond the Bridge 🌉 150+ community members joined the Beyond the Bridge Community Open Forum to address homelessness locally. Panelists shared insights & 150 have signed the pledge to take action. SIGN the PLEDGE & learn more: conta.cc/4sMMVuS

Events Making a Community Impact 💙 2️⃣ Row-A-Thon 🚣130 Purdue Crew students rowed thousands of meters for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund, helping neighbors with rent, utilities & prescriptions. Their energy & teamwork make a real difference! Donate & learn more: conta.cc/4sMMVuS

Events Making a Community Impact 💙 1️⃣ Run the Ball 2025 🏈 LUM Executive Director Wes Tillett joined the Purdue FIJI chapter dinner to celebrate Run the Ball 2025! The fraternity raised $31K+—enough for ~3,000 nights of shelter for our unhoused neighbors. Donate & learn more: conta.cc/4sMMVuS