LUM fundraising effort to benefit programs, capital improvements LAFAYETTE, IN (wbaa) - The Lafayette Urban Ministry is hoping to raise $2.8-million to fund programs and capital improvements to benefit those in need.

LUM executive director Joe Micon says the Campaign for the Future has already brought in roughly $1.9-million.

He says many of the new programs are designed to provide academic resources for low-income students.

Micon says other offerings will be a first-time-homeowners class and a small-business start-up class.

He says capital improvements include renovating the LUM building to make a Youth Program Center, health and safety improvements to the emergency shelter, and a new playground.
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