Philanthropy isn’t simply about generosity; it’s about trust in a mission, especially in a time when trust in institutions feels fragile. The gift of treasure isn’t about the size of your check. It’s about the promise behind it: that you care, and that you trust your care will turn into action. 

We know the national headlines: a “generosity crisis,” fewer everyday donors, more reliance on a handful of big funders. Rising costs, political gridlock, and economic anxiety are leaving nonprofits stretched thinner than ever. And still the needs in our community grow.

Giving feels harder right now. Inflation, uncertainty, and political exhaustion are draining both wallets and attention. People are asking themselves, Can I give? Should I give? And if so, who do I trust with my treasure? Some fear their donation is too small to matter. Some worry about overhead and whether their gift gets lost in admin. Some are overwhelmed by causes and crisis fatigue. Some say, “I gave already… what else are you asking for?”

Despite the myth, LTHC does not have millions of dollars sitting in a bank vault like Scrooge McDuck from DuckTales. And though it would be thrilling to be the focus of a Mission: Impossible plot, you'll notice nonprofits are not highly-valued international heist priorities. Put simply - the treasure you give isn't stagnant. It moves our mission daily. 

Your gift becomes a month of housing for a veteran who served with honor; furniture and essentials for a family finally moving out of shelter; medical respite supplies to triage those living with chronic illness or recovering from surgery without a home; daily meals for 100-120 people; and yes, onsite staff, housing coordinators, and front-line workers who also have families and homes to manage. The transaction is straight-forward: your gift = we fulfill our mission to house people. 

LTHC is one part of a local continuum of care, and your treasure keeps that continuum from collapsing.

We’re entering a season when everyone (individuals, foundations, corporations) is evaluating what they can give. And this isn't the first time we've all had this shared experience. Meanwhile, the national story paints a tough picture:

Philanthropy will always exist because need will always exist. Treasure isn’t just about funding a budget. It’s about fueling a mission, and trusting LTHC to steward your gift with integrity, impact, and care. We always have. And with the continued gift of treasure, we always will. 

Tickets are now open for LTHC’s 2nd Annual Home for the Holidays Gala!

Guests will enjoy a chef-crafted dinner, curated drinks, and exclusive auction packages. The evening will also feature powerful stories of resilience and transformation, along with messages from community leaders and advocates including Dustin Grove (WTHR-13 News), Jennifer Layton, Dr. Natalia Rodriguez (Purdue University), special guest and former client Kaley Higgins, and auctioneer Kelly Russell (Artisan Auctions).

“This gala is about more than dollars,” said Jennifer Layton, President and CEO of LTHC Homeless Services. “It’s about declaring together that no one should be left alone in the dark. When we turn the light on for our neighbors, we light up Lafayette and change lives.”

Buy a ticket. Host a table. Sponsor a night of hope.
Last year’s inaugural event raised more than $175,000 in critical funding, fueling programs that provide housing, meals, healthcare, and hope. If you can’t attend, please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal. Every sponsorship and every gift goes directly to keeping individuals, families, and veterans safely housed.

Join us as part of a community movement that proves when systems fail, neighbors rise. Get tickets and sponsorship details at lthc.wedoauctions.com. For more info call 765-423-4880 or visit lthc.net/events.

Inspired by the momentum already building in Indianapolis after a similar screening, our goal is to spark a whole-community response here in Greater Lafayette. Ending homelessness requires all of us, service providers, business leaders, landlords, public officials, healthcare institutions, educators, faith communities, and neighbors.

In conjunction with National Homelessness Awareness Month, this event features a screening of the powerful documentary Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, which highlights Milwaukee’s remarkable success in reducing homelessness through permanent supportive housing and a housing-first approach. The event is FREE – please RSVP through the event site below.

When: Thursday, November 13: 1p-4p

Where: Connection Point Church, 2541 Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, 47906

The Greater Lafayette Homelessness Steering Committee, including Lafayette Urban Ministry, LTHC Homeless Services, Area IV, Greater Lafayette Family Shelter, Lafayette Housing Authority, local law enforcement, Purdue University, Senior Services, Valley Oaks, YWCA, and other community partners, invites you to join one of the most important conversations of the year about ending homelessness in Greater Lafayette.

Thank you to our generous granting partners for supporting our mission to end homelessness.