In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, invites you to give your attention to others — and volunteer with LUM. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below for more details.

LUM offers many different opportunities, from working one-on-one with a child to helping run the homeless shelter. To view all LUM Volunteer Opportunities, click HERE. To check out the current LUM volunteer needs, click the specific program link here:

Make this the year that you follow through on your New Year's resolution to make a difference in the lives of your local neighbors in need by volunteering at LUM.

{Above is a photo of Cook Medical staff members, in their customized aprons, preparing and serving a meal at the LUM Emergency Shelter last month. The Cook Medical team volunteers with LUM all year long. Cook Medical signs up to serve a shelter meal at least twice a month. Join LUM in thanking Cook Medical and all of the groups, churches, and businesses that feed our shelter guests on a regular basis. If you or your group would like to provide meals for the guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter, click HERE for more information.}

Earlier this year, the leadership at the two local Meijer stores expressed an interest in partnering with LUM to provide support for our community. In December, the Meijer leadership team presented Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, with two checks totaling $15,000. Wes was overwhelmed with the "staggering generosity poured out upon Lafayette Urban Ministry."

Join us in thanking the leadership team at the Meijer stores in Lafayette & West Lafayette for making this gift happen. This donation is already having a tremendous positive impact on our neighbors in need, especially during these difficult times.

PICTURED L to R are Brian Hager, West Lafayette Store Director; Nayelly Martinez, West Lafayette Fresh Line Leader; Maureen Mitchell, Central Region Vice President; Wes Tillett, LUM executive director; Amy Griffis, Lafayette Store Director; and Darrin Wilson, North Indianapolis Market Director.

Other significant end-of-the-year gifts to LUM include the following:

Thank you to all who gave support to LUM in 2021, especially those listed above. Cheers to 2022!