In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares how he is "Struck with the Humanity" of what happens at LUM. Please take 57 seconds to watch the video — and share with others.

Event Info | Donate Food | Donate $ | Volunteer | Sponsor

Due to COVID-19, the Community Thanksgiving Feast will be a carry-out only event. The director is still planning to serve more than 800 meals, and she'd love to have you get involved in some way.

You may bake pies, prepare casseroles, donate money, volunteer and donate other food items and supplies. The LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast details are as follows:

Make a difference this Thanksgiving holiday — donate your time cooking, serving, entertaining, hosting, greeting, setting up, cleaning up, and more. Online sign ups are open NOW.

Event Info | Virtual Runner | Live Runner | Volunteer | Sponsor

Don’t forget to get registered for the most festive 5K run of the year — the LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run. It's open to runners of all ages and abilities and welcomes runners, walkers, dogs, strollers, wagons, turkey hats and more — and participants will be able to chose between being a "Live Runner" or a "Virtual Runner."

Everyone gets a Turkey Trot 5K Run T-shirt and the fastest get a trophy. You'll also feel great about helping your neighbors through the programs at Lafayette Urban Ministry and building wonderful memories for a lifetime with your family & friends.

A small group of civic-minded youth decided to do something for their neighbors in need — and the Amberleigh Village COVID-19 Supplies Drive was born. While eLearning from home, Kreesha Saha and her team put together a plan, set the collection date, created a flier with the list of needed items, and engaged their Amberleigh Village neighbors. This past Saturday, all of the items were collected from their neighbors' porches and stoops. Lea Tindel & Kreesha (pictured) delivered a truckload of supplies to LUM. Most of these items are so hard to find, like disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. What a blessing!

LUM is so fortunate to live in a community where the youth are eager to help those less fortunate than they — and take action. Thanks to the West Lafayette students, Kreesha (junior), Mihika Gagare (7th grade), Hannah Jung (sophomore), Nesara Thottethodi (sophomore), and Lea (senior), for coordinating the Supplies Drive — and to their Amberleigh Village neighbors for their generous, heartwarming gifts. LUM would also like to acknowledge their families and teachers for doing such a great job. If you and a small group of your friends wish to give to LUM in a similar way, please call or email us (765-423-2691 | lum@lumserve.org).