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Spreading the Joy of Art

Spreading the Joy of Art

Zoë, an eighth-grade student from Westside Neighborhood School with a love for art, shares her joy, excitement, and…

Jun 1, 20221 min read
Heroes in the Making

Heroes in the Making

In our search for Lumenaries (educators) and SparQs (students), we seek out individuals doing incredible work for communities…

May 7, 20222 min read
Lifelong Warriors

Lifelong Warriors

Yesterday, March 26, the LumenSparQ board joined El Camino College students, faculty, administration, and community members on the…

Mar 27, 20222 min read
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

I come from Mexican, Indigenous, Puerto Rican, Spanish, Portuguese, African, and Jewish mothers. My DNA test surprised me…

Mar 18, 20222 min read
Our First SparQ – James Kanoff

Our First SparQ – James Kanoff

James Kanoff is the co-founder of the Farmlink Project. In the early days of the pandemic, he and…

Mar 3, 20221 min read
What History Can Teach Us

What History Can Teach Us

Eighty years ago today, on February 19, 1942,  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the…

Feb 19, 20222 min read

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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…

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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…