Stories from the Field

Stronger Together
As Los Angeles faces the challenges brought by the Palisades, Eaton, and other ongoing fires, we are reminded of the incredible strength, resilience, and compassion

Bringing Joy to the Community
On December 21, 2024, LumenSparQ had the privilege of participating in the St. Margaret’s Center Christmas Program at Lennox Middle School. This heartwarming gathering brought

Celebrating Community Resilience: Food Distribution Day in Inglewood
This month, LumenSparQ had the privilege of supporting an inspiring food distribution event at Morningside High School in Inglewood. Led by a collaboration between the

Spotlight on Renato Jimenez: Empowering Students Beyond the Classroom
Renato Jimenez, a sociology professor at Cal State Fullerton and East Los Angeles College, has dedicated his career to uplifting students in need. In 2019,

LMS Pride Club’s Equal-I-Tea Journey
At LumenSparQ, we are honored to support passionate young changemakers through our Ember Projects, and our latest recipients are nothing short of inspiring. The LMS


Empowering Young Changemakers
We are excited to announce this year’s Ember Project recipients from Westside Neighborhood School (WNS), where four incredible student teams have demonstrated exemplary social entrepreneurship

Ember Project Recipients Starting A Fundraiser
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

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
