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Giving, Gathering, and EVER

December 5, 2025

December is here — the month of lights, cozy nights, warm drinks, and community traditions that remind us how good it feels to slow down and appreciate the people around us. As the semester wraps up at Purdue, there’s no better time for EVER residents to come together, make memories, and spread kindness throughout the West Lafayette community.

From simple acts of giving to festive gatherings and end-of-year celebrations, here’s how we’re embracing the magic of the season — EVER style.


Give Back, Spread Joy

The holidays feel even more meaningful when we use our time and energy to brighten someone else’s season. At EVER West Lafayette, we make giving back both easy and enjoyable by encouraging residents to use our shared spaces as a hub for connection, creativity, and community impact.

Angel Tree Donations

Local churches, campus organizations, and community nonprofits host Angel Tree programs where you can “adopt” a child and fulfill a holiday wish.

Residents can gather in our lounges or study rooms to wrap gifts together, host a mini wrapping party, or simply collaborate on meaningful donation ideas.

Write Cards to Elderly Neighbors

Senior living communities in the Lafayette area deeply appreciate receiving handwritten cards during the holidays.

Settle into our clubhouse tables with friends, grab some craft supplies, or use our community printer to create thoughtful card templates. A cozy card-writing night in our shared spaces goes a long way in bringing joy to local seniors.

Donate Toys to Children’s Hospitals

Nearby children’s hospitals often accept new toys, art supplies, blankets, and comforting items for patients.

If you’d like to donate, our lobby and package room make it easy to collect and organize items before drop-off. You can even host a small donation drive with your floor, friend group, or student org.


Moments That Bring Us Together

December is the perfect time to slow down and celebrate the community we’ve built at EVER all year long. Our amenities give you plenty of places to do just that:

  • Gather friends in the lounge for holiday movie marathons
  • Decorate cookies (or gingerbread!) in our community kitchen
  • Bring board games to the clubhouse for an impromptu game night
  • Create vision boards for 2026 in one of our cozy meeting rooms

These aren’t just amenities — they’re the backdrop for your best memories.


Ending the Year Strong

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank every EVER resident for helping create a vibrant, welcoming, and uplifting atmosphere here in West Lafayette. This month reminds us how meaningful it is to rest, recharge, give back, and connect with others — and we’re proud to provide spaces that make those moments effortless.

Here’s to warm hearts, meaningful gatherings, and an incredible year ahead.

Keep Up With Us on IG — more winter moments are coming! @everwestlafayette

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