In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, urges you to join the IC Match Campaign and support the important work of the LUM Immigration Clinic. He also presents a video showcasing Venezuelan individuals recounting their immigration journey and how the LUM Immigration Clinic aided their family. Please take a minute to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below more information.

March marks Women in History Month, and LUM is celebrating the incredible contributions and impact of the Women of LUM, who lead, care, give, and serve in our community.

Adelia Sorge & Dr. Margaret Hass (pictured) exemplify the transformative power of volunteerism and the profound impact of individuals dedicated to serving others. Their tireless efforts at the LUM Immigration Clinic have touched countless lives, offering hope, support, and guidance to immigrants in need.

As Volunteers of the Month for March 2024, Adelia & Margaret remind us of the importance of compassion, empathy, and community spirit in building a more inclusive society. In honoring Adelia & Margaret, LUM recognizes not only their individual excellence but also the collective power of volunteers to effect positive change and create a brighter future for all. Join us in congratulating Adelia Sorge & Dr. Margaret Hass for being selected the LUM Volunteer of the Month for March 2024.

If you would like to volunteer with LUM, check out the LUM website or call or email the LUM volunteer coordinator, Terri Anderson (volunteer@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).

Support the LUM Immigration Clinic Match Campaign. For the next month, the IC Match Campaign gives you the opportunity to double your impact. For every dollar you contribute to the LUM Immigration Clinic and its support services for immigrants in our community, several local businesses have pledged to match it, up to $16,500. Only two weeks left to "double your donation" and "double your impact." To donate NOW, click HERE.

Kyaw Maung was in danger of having her naturalization petition denied and her green card revoked. She was demoralized and had all but given up. Fortunately, the LUM Immigration Clinic stepped in, meticulously examining her case and submitting the necessary documentation. As a result, Kyaw's petition received approval, and she has since become a proud US citizen, contributing significantly as a valued employee within a local business.

Naturalization enables people from all over the world who have chosen Indiana as the place they want to live and raise their children to become full-fledged citizens and Hoosiers. Forty-one percent of immigrants in Indiana are naturalized citizens, and another 20% are eligible to be naturalized - if only they had someone to guide them through the process.

In 2023, the LUM Immigration Clinic helped 17 people apply for Naturalization. That's 17 new Hoosiers, ready to help our state flourish. Without LUM, they might never have filed the application. To donate NOW, click HERE.

DON'T FORGET! Every donor who gives $500 or more will be invited to attend our Campaign Reception on Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Lafayette Brewing Company (2nd floor event space). This reception will provide good food and drinks with a chance to mingle with other Immigration Clinic supporters and learn more about what the Immigration Clinic is doing.

IMMIGRATION QUIZ! Think you know a lot about immigration? Take the LUM Immigration Quiz TODAY and be entered to WIN a prize! To donate NOW, click HERE.

Join us for We’ve Got Talent — featuring local acts ranging from musicians to comedians and even a magician. The event will include heavy appetizers, desserts & other surprises, but the best part is that 100% of the proceeds go to the LUM Good Samaritan Fund, an emergency financial assistance fund that supports local families & individuals in need. Get your We’ve Got Talent tickets TODAY. There is limited seating.

For more about the We’ve Got Talent event, including the performers, judges, sponsors & more, click HERE.

LUM relies on the generosity of donors to sustain the LUM After School Program, which serve as crucial resources for the educational and nutritional needs of children in our community. Among the most valued donations are healthy snacks, providing essential nourishment to support the students’ growth and learning. Fresh fruit, yogurt cups, and granola bars are just a few examples of items that help fuel young minds and bodies during after-school sessions.

In addition to snacks, donations of cleaning supplies and basic necessities like toilet paper and disinfectant wipes are welcome as well. Whether you choose to contribute healthy snacks, cleaning supplies, or other needed items, your generosity helps create a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students and families served by the LUM After School Program.

SHIP your DONATION – check out the LUM Amazon Wish List, order, and ship to LUM. To begin, click HERE.