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LumenSparQ, Why the Name?

LumenSparQ, Why the Name?

Lumen – A measurement of light, the approximate amount of light emitted from one birthday candle. 1Spark –…

Sep 9, 20202 min read
A Long Time Coming

A Long Time Coming

We have discussed and dreamt about creating a nonprofit organization for years. We knew we wanted to positively…

Aug 20, 20202 min read

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Honoring the work of Dr. King, Jr.

Honoring the work of Dr. King, Jr.

ByChristine FrancoJan 17, 20222 min read

As parents, many of us can recall endless hours telling our kids stories. There were stories of superheroes, real-life heroes, and even tales of family members who have done heroic acts. Stories are important. They talk about conflict and often the resolution. In honoring Dr. King’s legacy, I hope that we continue to examine theContinue reading “Honoring the work of Dr. King, Jr.”

A Very Special Giving Tuesday

A Very Special Giving Tuesday

ByJohn UmekuboNov 30, 20212 min read

With a heavy heart, we arrive at Giving Tuesday this year, and today we ask that you consider a donation to another organization. Gabriel Stauring and Katie Jay Scott ran…

Board Member Spotlight: Christine

Board Member Spotlight: Christine

ByJohn UmekuboOct 6, 20212 min read

Over the summer, our board member Christine developed a Sensory Path on the playground at Buford Elementary School. The purpose of a Sensory Path is to allow students to use…

Lumenary #3 – María Saldaña

Lumenary #3 – María Saldaña

ByJohn UmekuboAug 30, 20211 min read

As we return to school this fall, we are honored to announce our third Lumenary, María Saldaña, English teacher at Lennox Middle School in Lennox, California. In addition to her…