In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his excitement for We've Got Talent, an exciting fundraiser for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below for more We've Got Talent information and a link to purchase your tickets.

Join us for We've Got Talent — an amateur talent competition judged by a panel of local experts (see below). The event features a live show plus refreshments & other surprises.

The best part? Every penny raised from this event directly benefits the LUM Good Samaritan Fund. This fund serves as the cornerstone of the LUM Financial Assistance Program, extending a crucial safety net to families and children within our community. Immerse yourself in the real life narratives of some of the people served by this fund:

These stories are not mere fiction. They depict the real struggles experienced by members of our community who have sought help from the LUM Good Samaritan Fund. Thanks to compassionate donors like YOU, LUM has been able to provide financial aid, as well as emotional support and hope, to numerous individuals facing housing challenges. There's no better reason to join us at We've Got Talent on Friday, April 12. Your attendance directly translates into real assistance for those enduring difficult times.

Introducing the remarkable lineup for We've Got Talent 2024:

LUM is delighted to showcase these talented individuals at We've Got Talent. To discover more about each performer, please click HERE. If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to the LUM Good Samaritan Fund, you can make a donation by clicking the button below. Let us unite in supporting this noble cause and celebrating extraordinary talent!

LUM is excited to about the panel of judges for the We’ve Got Talent event on Friday, April 12. The panel of judges includes:

Temporary Protected Status stands as a crucial lifeline for individuals from nations grappling with crises, shielding them from the perils of deportation. The LUM Immigration Clinic has been at the forefront of providing assistance to refugees from conflict-ridden regions like Ukraine and Afghanistan, ensuring access to TPS for those in dire need. In the past two years, 15 individuals were able to get TPS with the help from the LUM Immigration Clinic.

One beneficiary is Bashir, an Afghan doctoral student pursuing studies at Purdue University. Threatened with deportation due to an impending passport expiration, Bashir found himself in a precarious situation compounded by the absence of a functioning Afghan embassy in the US. However, through the innovative efforts of the LUM Immigration Clinic, an agreement was brokered with the Afghan consulate in Toronto, facilitating passport renewal for Bashir. This pivotal intervention not only preserved Bashir's legal status in the US but also provided him with the vital protection of Temporary Protected Status, offering a bit of hope amid the uncertainties of a turbulent world.

Feeling inspired by Bashir's story? Now's the perfect time to pitch in! Join us in supporting the LUM Immigration Clinic Match Campaign and double your impact.

Here's the deal: every dollar you throw in to help immigrants in our community through the LUM Immigration Clinic gets matched by pledges from local businesses, up to $16,500. Check out the sponsors making the IC Match Campaign possible by clicking HERE or see below. PLUS - Everyone who donates $500 or more will get two tickets to the IC Match Campaign celebration on Thursday, May 2 at Lafayette Brewing Company. Participate NOW and let's make a real difference together!