In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, reflects on the essence of LUM today and in the future and the relevance of Micah 6:8 — do justice, love mercy & walk humbly. Please take 58 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others.

Immigration help is available to those affected by the invasion of Ukraine and the unrest in Afghanistan through the LUM Immigration Clinic. The US Citizenship & Immigration Services has a number of measures available to the individuals impacted by the extreme situations and unforeseen circumstances impacting them, and the LUM Immigration Clinic is ready to assist.

Since the US Department of Homeland Security has designated Temporary Protected Status for the countries of Ukraine and Afghanistan, the LUM Immigration Clinic has been assisting citizens from both countries. There are 1,300 Ukrainian nationals who reside in Indiana who are eligible for TPS.

You may assist the LUM Immigration Clinic by sharing this information with those in need, making a donation, or volunteering. For more information, please call or email the Immigration Clinic (765-423-2691 | immigration@LUMserve.org).

The Purdue Crew Team raised $8,732 for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund through the annual Row-A-Thon event which took place on February 12 at the local shopping mall. At the Purdue Crew Spring Banquet, Jack DeFuria, president, and Layne Harbourt, treasurer, presented a "big" check to Pablo Malavenda, LUM executive program director (pictured).

Each year, the Purdue Crew student athletes solicit donations for Row-A-Thon from their family and friends mostly from outside of this community; and this donation each year is the single largest gift to the LUM Good Samaritan Fund from any group or individual. LUM is grateful for the continued support over the years from the leadership, athletes and coaches of the Purdue Crew Team. Boiler Up!

The LUM Good Samaritan Fund provides local individuals, families and children with a financial safety net when in crisis – and is not used for any administrative expenses. No operating expenses are taken out of the Good Samaritan Fund — 100% of all donations go to help those in need. In 2021, the Good Samaritan Fund helped 1,309 households; provided financial assistance in averting eviction, utility disconnects and other crises 2,018 times; and distributed $196,198.

Make a difference in the lives of local children this summer and receive a $200 stipend. LUM Camp is a week-long, overnight camp program for low-income children from 8 to 10 years old. Counselors are needed from 11 a.m. Monday, July 25 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 29. LUM Camp counselors must be:

To learn more about becoming a LUM Camp Counselor, click HERE. If you are not able to volunteer, you may support LUM Camp by making a donation or sponsoring a camper ($200 per child).

Recently, the members of the Greater Lafayette Campus of Northview Church gave a special gift to the LUM students — BOOKS!

All of the LUM youth programs are enhanced learning experiences for our students that include a time to read. Whether it is after school, during the summer months or at LUM Camp, reading time is a fun and engaging part of the LUM youth curriculum. That is why this gift from the members of Northview Church is so special.

If you or your group wishes to support LUM Youth Programs you may donate "needed items," like books, make a cash donation, or volunteer. Cash donations are preferred because they allow LUM to purchase what is needed, when it’s needed. Donations of “needed items” are also welcome and appreciated. If you wish to donate items to LUM, here is our Wish List. Please either ship or drop off items to the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901).

Thanks again to the Northview Church members for their thoughtful gift and support of LUM and the students we teach.