In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares a LUM Mission Moment — the Story of Kateryna. Here is a first-hand example of the impact of the LUM Immigration Clinic. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below for more Mission Moments and information about the Gala of Hope fundraising event for the LUM Immigration Clinic.

This past Sunday was Father's Day, and it was also the third annual LUM Day for Dads event. Day for Dads is designed to encourage and celebrate fathers who are engaged with their children and families by offering them a day at the ballpark. This year, 69 individuals from 20 families (26 parents & 43 kids) attended the Lafayette Aviators baseball game at Loeb Stadium. In addition to the free game tickets, each dad and their family members received for free — a Day for Dads T-shirt, game ticket, food & drink vouchers, and an Aviators baseball cap. Highlights of the afternoon were seeing an exciting win for the Lafayette Aviators, getting to run the bases after the game, and hearing the announcer thank the LUM dads for "their important role in their children's lives."

The participating dads expressed their gratitude for this event and the chance to be with their children. LUM Day for Dads event was made possible by individual donors and corporate sponsors including, The Russell Company, Freckles Graphics & Alan Foord.

June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and LUM is celebrating with the Gala of Hope event THIS Saturday. Gala of Hope benefits the work of the LUM Immigration Clinic. Here are several stories of families that emphasize the importance and impact of the LUM Immigration Clinic:

Please join us THIS Saturday at the Gala of Hope for a fun way to be a partner with the LUM Immigration Clinic. See below for more information.

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You are cordially invited to attend the LUM Gala of Hope event, which supports the important work of the LUM Immigration Clinic.

The Gala of Hope is an entertaining event in a grand facility filled with dancing to world beats, snacking on international bites, and donating for out-of-this-world experiences. Join us and make sure that our immigrant neighbors have the LUM Immigration Clinic to assist them through complex paperwork and processes. See below for the menu, list of auction experiences, and the lineup of talent. If you are not able to attend, but wish to make a donation, please click the button below.

During the grant cycle that concludes at the end of this month, Lafayette Urban Ministry was awarded $69,799 from the Cities of Lafayette & West Lafayette to provide shelter, food, and supportive services to individuals, families, and households who are experiencing, or at risk of, hunger, eviction, utility disconnect, and/or homelessness. Here is the breakdown of 2022-2023 LUM awards:

These funds have had a tremendous positive impact on our community and allowed LUM to continue to enhance the services of the LUM Financial Assistance Program and Emergency Shelter. LUM is grateful for the continued support of and partnership with the City of West Lafayette and the City of Lafayette.