In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, gives an overview of the impact of the LUM Immigration Clinic since it opened in 2014. He also invites you to attend Gala of Hope on Saturday, June 24 to raise funds to keep this program going. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See more information about the Gala of Hope event below.

You are cordially invited to attend the LUM Gala of Hope event. The month of June is National Immigrant Heritage Month — and a great way to celebrate is by attending by attending Gala of Hope, which supports the important work of the LUM Immigration Clinic.

The Gala of Hope is an elegant 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. Stay tuned for more details about the food, entertainment and experiences available to bid on.

Text GALAOFHOPE to 76278 to purchase tickets -OR- click the button below to purchase online. Tickets are limited, so get them today. For more information, go to LUMserve.org/gala-of-hope.

After a cleaning day and a holiday, the LUM Youth Center is filled with life again with the beginning of the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. This program is significant because it offers children from low income families ways to keep pace academically with their peers throughout the summer months. The LUM teaching team create a creative and enriching environment for learning, recreation, and fun. {PICTURED above L to R: Mady, Patrick, Ann, Bre, Kristi & Joan -- The LUM Summer Teaching Team.}

This summer 71 students will attend sessions each weekday. They begin their day with a nutritious breakfast snack and reading time. Then it is on to learning math, science, and social studies, taught through both classroom and online study. They enjoy a healthy lunch and more snacks in the afternoon plus lots of playtime. The students also regularly go on local recreation & learning excursions.

Please, consider investing in the success of the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program! Your support gives a child a better chance for academic success and a better future. If you wish to make a donation go to LUMserve.org/donate or click the button below.

Four Ways YOU can help the LUM Summer Youth Program are as follows:

If you wish to support the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program — you may make a monetary donation, sponsor a field/study trip and/or donate snacks and supplies. For more information, click HERE or email Kristi Hogue at khogue@LUMserve.org.

LUM Day for Dads is an annual event designed to encourage and celebrate fathers who are engaged with their children and families. Seventy individuals from close to 20 families will participate in an afternoon at the Lafayette Aviators baseball game at Loeb Stadium typically on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18.

Each dad and their family members receive for FREE — a LUM Day for Dads T-shirt, game ticket, food & drink vouchers, and an Aviators baseball cap. Highlights of the event are LUM appearing on the jumbotron and hearing the announcer thank the LUM Dads for “their important role in their children’s lives.“ The participating fathers (and relevant father figures) are grateful for the LUM Day for Dads and the chance to be with their children on Father’s Day.

If you wish to invest in LUM Day for Dads, please consider a donation or become an event sponsor. Click the button below or email lum@LUMserve.org for more information.

LUM is looking for a few good people to have a blast with local children from local low-income families during the last week of July. Are you willing?

LUM Camp is July 24-28 (Monday-Friday) at Hanging Rock Camp in Warren County. LUM camp counselors and campers alike will enjoy swimming, zip-lining, wall-climbing, eating, horseback-riding and so much more.

Any questions, please EMAIL Wes Tillett, lead counselor. LUM Camp is an absolutely amazing week. Come be part of it! Please SHARE. If you are not able to attend but wish to sponsor a camper, click the link below.