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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🍎 LUM Summer Youth Program Needs Snacks! Our cupboard is running low—help keep kids energized this summer. Needed: fruit, apples/carrots, raisins, yogurt cups, applesauce/fruit cups, pudding cups. 📦 Donate, drop off, or give online Learn more & donate: buff.ly/uzsDIn2

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🏕️ Be a LUM Camp Counselor! Spend July 27–31 helping children build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories. One week can change a child's life. Learn more: buff.ly/1dzTYNf LUMCamp #Volunteer #MakeADifference

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares Kathy & AB's journey from homelessness to hope. Their story highlights how compassionate care, safe shelter & generosity of our community helped. Please watch and share it with others.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

❤️🤍💙 As the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary, LUM celebrates the values of compassion, opportunity & caring for our neighbors. Every day, LUM 🍎 feeds the hungry, 🏠 shelters neighbors, 📚 teaches children, and 💙 helps families stay housed and employed. 🎆 Wishing you a safe & happy Independence Day!

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

LUM Volunteer Spotlight: Álvaro Málaga Olay. Purdue grad student who served through Food Rescue & Shelter for 2 years. His faith-driven service has made a lasting impact on our community. We’re grateful for his dedication as he returns to Spain. Inspired? Learn More & Get involved. 👉 buff.ly/XWUNSzP

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

LUM will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Our officesand other administrative services will be closed for the day. The LUM Emergency Shelter will remain open and operate on its regular schedule. LUM wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

☀️ BE THE DIFFERENCE ☀️Turn your free time into community impact with LUM's Summer of Service!🍽️ Serve shelter meals📚 Mentor local kids🥫 Stock food pantries🚚 Rescue foodHelp families in Greater Lafayette. Skip the sidelines.👉 Sign up today: conta.cc/4g4e09w

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director highlights the powerful impact & success of the recent two-day Community Conversations with James Mathy event. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video; then, share it, and join this important conversation.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🍎 FEED THE SQUAD! 🍎LUM's 5th Quarter summer snack cupboard is low! Help keep our students fueled & energized. Drop off or donate:🥕 Fresh fruit & veggie packs🍇 Applesauce & fruit cups🍮 Yogurt & pudding👉 View our Wish List & give back: buff.ly/uzsDIn2

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Welcome Monica Ventureno to LUM as Front-Desk Receptionist! “Every day is a chance to make a positive difference in someone’s life through the work we do.” Bilingual, strong service background, and a heart for service. Read more about Monica: buff.ly/hc7f1UO

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🚨 SMALL ITEM. BIG IMPACT. 🧴The LUM Emergency Shelter needs hotel-size body wash (1 oz.) for shelter guests. 💙 Donate items 📦 Ship directly to LUM 💵 Give financially. Every gift provides comfort, dignity, and care. Learn more: buff.ly/oB5u4nG #LUMserve #ShelterSupport #HelpAndHope

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🎉 Accessibility upgrades are here at LUM! 🚪✨ Thanks to a generous donor, we've added a new automatic entrance door and safer bunk-bed stairs in our Emergency Shelter—improving access, safety, and dignity for all. ❤️ Learn more: conta.cc/4aZm9bU #LUMserve #AccessibilityMatters #HelpAndHope

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

🔥 Make this summer matter! Join LUM Camp 2026 (July 27–31) as a volunteer counselor and help local kids experience an unforgettable week of camp. 🏕️ ✅ 100 volunteer hours. ✅ Free meals ✅ Zip-lining, swimming & more ✅ Training provided. Apply today: conta.cc/3SnWJOU #LUMCamp #Volunteer #MakeAnImpact

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to everyone celebrating today from your friends at LUM. You are seen. You are important. You are appreciated.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director, tackles another Poverty Myth Busters. In just 59 seconds, he explores the myth that "poverty is primarily the result of individual choices." Watch, share, and join the conversation.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

LUM Office is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth. LUM Emergency Shelter & 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program are open regular hours.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day! A day of remembrance, recognition, reflection and restoration. A time for celebration, education and action.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

☀️ Make this a Summer of Service with LUM! ☀️ Serve meals, mentor children, stock the food pantry, rescue food, and more. Every hour helps provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Sign up today: conta.cc/4g4e09w #LUMserve #SummerOfService #Volunteer

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🚨 Urgent Need at the LUM Emergency Shelter 🚨Hotel-size/travel-size BODY WASH (1 oz.) is urgently needed for shelter guests. Donate items, ship directly to LUM, or make a financial contribution. Cash donations help LUM purchase exactly what is needed, when it is needed. Learn more: buff.ly/oB5u4nG

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🏠 Join the Community Conversations with James Mathy, who helped Milwaukee reduce homelessness by 45% and has effective homelessness solutions. Now he's coming to Greater Lafayette. 📅 Wed, June 17 🕓 4:00 p.m. 📍 Connection Point Church, West Lafayette, IN. RSVP today: conta.cc/4rgd4ly

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

LUM in the News - LUM offers Cooling Station - www.instagram.com/reel/DZc1-OT...

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

⚾❤️ LUM Day for Dads brought fathers, father figures, and children together for an afternoon of baseball, fun, and lasting memories. Despite stormy weather, 46 participants cheered the Lafayette Aviators to a 16–10 win! Learn more: conta.cc/43AgZPH #LUMserve #DayForDads ⚾🏟️👨‍👧‍👦

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Watch this week’s Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up! LUM Executive Director Wes Tillett previews Community Conversations with James Mathy, the Beyond the Bridge expert visiting Greater Lafayette June 17–18. Learn how Milwaukee reduced homelessness . Watch and RSVP: www.lumserve.org/beyond-the-bridge/

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🏘️ National homelessness expert James Mathy is coming to Greater Lafayette! Join the free Community Open Forum on June 17 (4–6 p.m.) at Connection Point Church and be part of the conversation on proven solutions to homelessness. Learn more & RSVP: conta.cc/4rgd4ly #BeyondTheBridge #EndHomelessness

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🍽️ Shelter meals matter every night of the year. 🍽️ This summer, help ensure every guest at the LUM Emergency Shelter receives a nutritious evening meal. Volunteer, provide a meal, or make a gift that feeds hope and changes lives. Learn more: buff.ly/OdeNdd5 #SummerOfService #FeedHope

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, highlights the LUM Summer of Service and the many community groups that provide meals each evening at the Emergency Shelter -- plus volunteering with other programs. Please watch the video and share it.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

👀 Behind the Scenes changes perspectives. Recent LUM shelter visits let guests experience the full journey—from check-in to daily routines—offering a powerful look at dignity, resilience, and shelter life. More experiences coming in September. Learn more: buff.ly/wTegrPh

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🧼🧻 The LUM Food Pantry provides toilet paper, soap, shampoo, detergent, and other essentials to 175 families each week. Demand continues to grow, and we need your help. 🛍️ Donate • 📦 Ship • 🤝 Host a drive 🔗 conta.cc/45wUhd1 #LUMserve #FoodPantry #WishList

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

☀️ Change a life this summer! Volunteer as a LUM Advocate and help local families facing urgent needs. One morning a week can make a real difference. Learn more: www.lumserve.org/blog/2026/05... #LUM #Volunteer #ServeNeighbors

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

🌱 Leave a legacy that lasts. A planned gift to LUM can help provide help and hope for neighbors across Greater Lafayette for years to come. Learn more about Legacy Giving today. Learn more: buff.ly/blgqr4d #LUM #LegacyGiving #PlannedGiving

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Check out this edition of Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up, where Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his excitement for LUM Summer Youth Programs, where local children experience enrichment, nutrition meals, and summer fun -- and offer meaningful volunteer opportunities. Please watch and share it.

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

LUM is already thinking about summer. Join us as a LUM Camp Counselor, July 27–31. Give one week of your time and make a lasting difference in the lives of local children. Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/xdX0mfH

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Education goes beyond the classroom. The LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program helps students reduce summer learning loss while building confidence through academics, enrichment, meals, recreation, and field trips. Learn more: buff.ly/RQkhttL

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Purdue Crew supports LUM with $11,177 raised through its annual Row-A-Thon 🚣‍♂️💙Funds benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, which provides emergency rent, utilities, and prescription assistance to local families 🏠💡Largest single-group gift to the program—thank you Purdue Crew 🌟 Learn more: buff.ly/IlaeVvZ

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Make a real impact in just a few hours! Volunteer Advocate needed with LUM’s Financial Assistance Program. Help neighbors with housing, utilities & more. One morning/week, training provided. Apply today: conta.cc/3PxA0if ¿Habla Español? ¡Únase hoy!

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Lafayette Urban Ministry @lumserve.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Local agencies leading statewide housing collaboration. LUM attended the PI Summit, featuring a breakout on “Collaboration That Works.” The session highlighted the Coordinated Homeless Response Team and interest in replicating this across Indiana. Learn more: conta.cc/3RoGCA9

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