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Spreading the Joy of Art
Zoë, an eighth-grade student from Westside Neighborhood School with a love for art, shares her joy, excitement, and…
Heroes in the Making
In our search for Lumenaries (educators) and SparQs (students), we seek out individuals doing incredible work for communities…
Lifelong Warriors
Yesterday, March 26, the LumenSparQ board joined El Camino College students, faculty, administration, and community members on the…
Celebrating Women’s History Month
I come from Mexican, Indigenous, Puerto Rican, Spanish, Portuguese, African, and Jewish mothers. My DNA test surprised me…
Our First SparQ – James Kanoff
James Kanoff is the co-founder of the Farmlink Project. In the early days of the pandemic, he and…
What History Can Teach Us
Eighty years ago today, on February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the…
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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!
Rising High
Her full story is out! Read about our most recent Lumenary, Naomi Lara, principal at RISE High School. Two families’ journeys, one from Mexico and another from farm life in…
Empowering Heroes with Tailored Support
At LumenSparQ, we believe in the power of community and the transformative potential of individuals to create positive change. Our mission is to spotlight and support local heroes in education…
Making a Difference: Our Ember Project team with Safe Place for Youth
At LumenSparQ, we believe in the power of community and the ability of individuals to create positive change. This month, we had the opportunity to collaborate with Safe Place for…




















