In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, invites you to attend Port of Hope 2021 on Thursday, November 4. It's an exciting fundraising event for the LUM Immigration Clinic. Please take 56 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others.

Lafayette Urban Ministry is happy to report that 2,106 unique individuals and low-income households were assisted so far in 2021. All throughout the pandemic, LUM has nurtured and educated children, sheltered families, fed the hungry, supported the legal immigrant, and helped our neighbors experiencing homelessness become more self-sufficient. Thanks to your love and generous support, LUM continues to make Greater Lafayette a better place for all of its citizens. Please remember LUM through the remainder of 2021 by participating in one of our upcoming events, volunteering, and/or by giving a financial gift! Go to LUMserve.org.

Allie Parker grew up in West Lafayette and now lives in Lafayette. She graduated from West Lafayette High School and earned a BA in Anthropology and a BS in Arts Administration from Butler University.

At LUM, Allie will direct both the Community Thanksgiving Feast and Jubilee Christmas. She volunteered with both programs in the past with her family and through her church, Central Presbyterian, Lafayette. In addition to LUM, Allie has volunteered with the Starfish Initiative as a mentor for academically promising youth and as a member of the Presbyterian Youth Triennium Administration Planning Team.

Allie is inspired by the Bible passage, "And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). It is this verse that drew her to this position and will give her the most pride in her work with LUM. Allie shared that she is most excited about uplifting individuals, families and children through the Community Thanksgiving Feast and Jubilee Christmas, while giving others the opportunity to assist their neighbors, engage in their community and make a positive difference.

LUM is fortunate to have someone with Allie's passion and experience leading these two important programs. Donations and volunteers are needed for the Community Thanksgiving Feast and Jubilee Christmas. Sign up today — and share with others.

LUM has begun planning the the 35th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast and the 41st annual Jubilee Christmas — and hundreds of volunteers are needed! Here is what you need to know to sign up today!

Community Thanksgiving Feast - VOLUNTEERS: to sign up to volunteer or donate a food item or supplies, click HERE. Most volunteers are needed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25).

Jubilee Christmas - VOLUNTEERS:

to sign up to volunteer, click HERE. Jubilee Christmas volunteers are needed as soon as this Wednesday, October 13, to assist with Open Registration of local families; and from November 29 - December 7 to staff the Donation Center, and from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Jubilee Christmas day on Saturday, December 11.

It's time for the annual LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run!

Be the first to sign up for this Thanksgiving morning 5K run for a great cause — supporting local families, children, and those experiencing homelessness.

Registration is $35 for adults, and $10 for children, 13 years old or younger. To register or for more information, go to turkeytrot5krun.org.