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2025 Annual Report

We are excited to share the LumenSparQ 2025 Annual Report, a reflection on a year shaped by connection,…

Feb 6, 20262 min read
Alouette and Katya at the DRC

A Place to Belong

For many students, higher education is about far more than classes and credits. It is about navigating complex…

Dec 30, 20252 min read
Welcoming Our Newest Lumenary: Alouette Cervantes-Salazar

Welcoming Our Newest Lumenary: Alouette Cervantes-Salazar

We are proud to welcome Alouette Cervantes-Salazar as the newest Lumenary in the LumenSparQ community. Alouette serves as…

Dec 13, 20252 min read
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Passing It Forward

At LumenSparQ, we often remind ourselves that generosity doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as…

Sep 2, 20253 min read
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Carrying the Vision Forward

At LumenSparQ, we believe in the power of quiet leadership, the kind that uplifts communities and inspires change…

Aug 4, 20251 min read
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Threads of Generosity: How the ISS Trade Show Led to a Heartwarming Donation for LumenSparQ

Each year, I attend the Impressions Expo (ISS) in Long Beach, an essential event for those in the…

Jan 26, 20253 min read

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2025 Annual Report Banner Graphic

2025 Annual Report

ByJohn UmekuboFeb 6, 20262 min read

We are excited to share the LumenSparQ 2025 Annual Report, a reflection on a year shaped by connection, collaboration, and care across our Los Angeles community. Throughout 2025, students, educators, and partner organizations came together to support one another in meaningful and practical ways. This was a year defined by relationships, building trust with communityContinue reading “2025 Annual Report”

Alouette and Katya at the DRC

A Place to Belong

ByJohn UmekuboDec 30, 20252 min read

For many students, higher education is about far more than classes and credits. It is about navigating complex systems, managing uncertainty, and finding a place where they feel seen, supported,…

Welcoming Our Newest Lumenary: Alouette Cervantes-Salazar

Welcoming Our Newest Lumenary: Alouette Cervantes-Salazar

ByJohn UmekuboDec 13, 20252 min read

We are proud to welcome Alouette Cervantes-Salazar as the newest Lumenary in the LumenSparQ community. Alouette serves as the Coordinator of the Dream Resource Center at East Los Angeles College,…

In-Kind Donations

Passing It Forward

ByJohn UmekuboSep 2, 20253 min read

At LumenSparQ, we often remind ourselves that generosity doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as recognizing a need, sharing what you have, and trusting that your gift…