This year, we will spotlight and support four teams of student changemakers. While their full stories are yet to be released, we want to focus on one team that has begun a creative fundraiser. These 8th-grade students from Westside Neighborhood School are helping to address the issue of homelessness, particularly for children, in a uniqueContinue reading “Ember Project Recipients Starting A Fundraiser”
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
You already know about the amazing Steps of Hope Campaign. Now, meet the hero behind the scenes. The story of Thea Chimilio, one of our newest SparQs, is live! Dive into her remarkable journey from Belize to Los Angeles, her dedication to public health, and her impactful work with Safe Place for Youth and TheContinue reading “🌟 Exciting News! 🌟”
Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of James Kanoff and The Farmlink Project
A Legacy of Impact and Recognition It is with immense pride and admiration that we revisit the journey of our first SparQ, James Kanoff. Since our initial feature, James and his organization, The Farmlink Project, have achieved extraordinary milestones in their mission to combat food waste and hunger. Surpassing 100 Million Pounds The Farmlink ProjectContinue reading “Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of James Kanoff and The Farmlink Project”
Steps of Hope: A Heartfelt Thank You
As the Steps of Hope Campaign draws to a close, we at LumenSparQ are filled with immense gratitude and awe. Thanks to the overwhelming support and contributions from our incredible community, we have successfully provided 110 pairs of shoes to those in need, with some still on their way. A Collective Effort This campaign sawContinue reading “Steps of Hope: A Heartfelt Thank You”
Steps of Hope: Men’s Shoe Drive
Our goal: provide 150 pairs of shoes to those in need.
A Life of Service
We are so very pleased to introduce Brooke Abbott, our latest SparQ hero! Brooke embodies resilience and advocacy, transforming her battle with ulcerative colitis into a beacon of hope for others, particularly women of color. From Capitol Hill to the creation of IBDMoms.org, she’s a force for health equity and empowerment. Join us in celebratingContinue reading “A Life of Service”
Celebrating Our First SparQ Eco Grant Winners
We are delighted to shine a spotlight on the Oak Street Elementary Lunch Time Sorting Team, the deserving winners of our inaugural SparQ Eco Grant this past Spring. This remarkable team represented the Inglewood School District as one of eleven contenders vying for the grant. Their exceptional efforts in sorting lunch items for recycling, reuse,Continue reading “Celebrating Our First SparQ Eco Grant Winners”
Ripple Effect: A Game-Changing Approach to Youth Education and Civic Engagement
In a world that’s more interconnected than ever, it’s crucial for our youth to be aware of the challenges around them and feel empowered to make a difference. That’s why I created “Ripple Effect.” Designed as an educational card game, it is a tool for fostering critical thinking, empathy, and active citizenship geared toward middle-Continue reading “Ripple Effect: A Game-Changing Approach to Youth Education and Civic Engagement”
A Summer Celebration: Beer Pong, a Birthday, and Benefaction
Kapil (top left), Sandesha (bottom second from right), and a snapshot of all the people that came to celebrate!