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Our Heroes Page is Up!

Our Heroes Page is Up!

We are happy to announce that the “Our Heroes” page is now published. This page encapsulates the heart…

Mar 23, 20211 min read
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

As we celebrate the incredible work of women throughout history this month, and every month, here are two…

Mar 10, 20212 min read
Global Sustainable Development Goals

Global Sustainable Development Goals

When considering the selection of our heroes to spotlight and support, we look to the UN Global Sustainable…

Feb 1, 20211 min read
The 100 Percent Model

The 100 Percent Model

In his book Thirst, Scott Harrison, founder, and CEO of charity: water, describes the 100 Percent Model as a commitment…

Jan 6, 20212 min read
Double Your Impact Today!

Double Your Impact Today!

We are so grateful to a private foundation in Los Angeles that just pledged $1250 in a dollar…

Dec 23, 20201 min read
Do You Have a Hero in Mind?

Do You Have a Hero in Mind?

In our work to spotlight and support local heroes in education, we reach out to our connections across…

Nov 16, 20202 min read

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Sensory Regulation Course

Sensory Regulation Course

ByJohn UmekuboAug 17, 20222 min read

We shared the story of our Lumenary, Ms. Dudley, over one year ago. But as with everything pandemic related, it seems time moved slower than anticipated. As such, it’s taken until now to fulfill our gift to her. This past week, we completed three custom Sensory Regulation Courses on the campus of 156th Street ElementaryContinue reading “Sensory Regulation Course”

Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

ByJohn UmekuboJun 21, 20221 min read

After experiencing an enjoyable hands-on lesson on the use of color through clay and paint, as taught by our Ember Project student, Zoë, the fourth-grade students at Buford Elementary School had…

Spreading the Joy of Art

Spreading the Joy of Art

ByJohn UmekuboJun 1, 20221 min read

Zoë, an eighth-grade student from Westside Neighborhood School with a love for art, shares her joy, excitement, and talents with fourth-graders at Buford Elementary School, in Lennox. Our first Ember…

Heroes in the Making

Heroes in the Making

ByJohn UmekuboMay 7, 20222 min read

In our search for Lumenaries (educators) and SparQs (students), we seek out individuals doing incredible work for communities in need. Most often, the projects these heroes engage in are long-lasting,…