At the August meeting of the LUM executive council, associates from Edward Opperman Certified Public Accountants presented an overview of the LUM Report on Audit of Financial Statements (Dec. 31, 2018 & 2017). Presenting was the CPA who prepared the report and most recent tax return, Edward Opperman (pictured at the head of the table).

Opperman shared that, " LUM’s finances are in very good order and would be the envy of any non-profit organization.” He also stated that, " LUM is financially stable and strong. There is a good balance between operating revenue and expenses managed by a very professional business office staff who keep clear records of fiscal transactions. LUM is spending money on programs & services that are in line with its mission statement and less on overhead — which is impressive! "

Thanks to the vision and leadership of the LUM Board of Directors, executive director and business office staff, as well as the generous support of the many financial donors, Lafayette Urban Ministry has established a history of being fiscally sound, allowing its vital programs and services to adapt and grow with the needs of the children and families in our community.

If you wish to review the most recent LUM reports, click on the name of the report:

If you love and support Lafayette Urban Ministry and want to share your passion with others — the LUM Video is for you!

LUM produced the video, “ Giving Help, Giving Hope ,” to be used to recruit new volunteers, engage new churches, civic & school groups, and ask individuals and businesses to invest in LUM by making a donation.

This video is available to the public through the  LUM website , and anyone, including YOU, as well as member churches, may use the video to entice others to engage and invest in LUM as well. The video features Joe Micon, LUM executive director, and several LUM volunteers who tell heart-felt stories about how LUM “ Gives Help & Gives Hope ” each and every day of the year. Please SHARE with others today. Spread the love!

DONATE — Lafayette Urban Ministry receives most of its financial support from individual gifts, member church contributions, and donations from church & civic groups and businesses. There are many different ways & options for giving to LUM, including an unrestricted donation, a designated gift to a specific program, a pledge with payments over the course of the year, pre-authorized automatic monthly donations, estate planning, establishing or giving to an existing endowment, and a memorial/special event gift. You may give securely online, by mail or in person — with cash, check, credit card, debit card, electronic check or through an authorized direct withdrawal. You may also help LUM by attending any (or all) of the LUM fundraising events such as  Hunger Hike (food programs) , Port of Hope (Immigration Clinic) , and the Turkey Trot 5K Run (LUM programs) . To learn more, go to the LUM website, call us, email us or stop by the LUM Office ( lumserve.org/donate | 765-423-2691 | lum@lumserve.org | 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN).

VOLUNTEER — There are many different opportunities for volunteering, from working one-on-one with a child in the  After School Program  to helping run the 44-bed Emergency Shelter for the homeless . Also, there are opportunities to fit every schedule, from regular long-term commitments such as being a regular advocate with the  Immigration Clinic ,  Good Samaritan Program  or  ID Clinic  — or doing data entry at the  LUM Food Pantry  or intake for our shelter guests each weekday afternoon —  to one time work with an events like  Hunger Hike , Port of Hope , the Greater Lafayette Interfaith  Community Thanksgiving Celebration , the Turkey Trot 5K Run ,  Jubilee Christmas, and LUM Camp . Some volunteer positions require training while others require only a willing heart and a helping hand. To learn more, go to the LUM website, call us, email us or stop by the LUM Office ( lumserve.org/volunteer | 765-423-2691 | lum@lumserve.org | 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN).