Lafayette Urban Ministry Inc

The lum after school program provides safe, fun and enriching childcare where they work on homework, have a nutritious snack, and participate in fun recreational and educational activities. The lum 5th quarter summer learning program aims to close the academic achievement gap for struggling students and providing enrichment during the summer break. Lum camp is an overnight summer camp experience for low-income children aged 8-10. Lum day for dads encourages and celebrates fathers who are engaged with their families. In 2024, our youth programs served 266 families over 12,740 times.

The lum financial assistance program provides a strong and reliable safety net to our communitys families. Emergency financial assistance is available for utility bills, rent, and prescription medications. In addition, helping clients to secure their birth certificate makes it easier for client to get other community assistance. In 2024, the financial assistance program served 1,780 clients, disbursing 115,524 on behalf of clients.

Our immigration clinic helps legal immigrants navigate immigration and naturalization bureaucracy. Our food pantries provide food, hygiene, and paper products to families in need. Our tax assistance provides free income tax preparation for low-income households/individuals. Community thanksgiving feast provides a community celebration for anyone, but especially serves our homeless neighbors. Jubilee christmas helps local families by providing gifts and meals to make their christmas more special.