For many students, higher education is about far more than classes and credits. It is about navigating complex systems, managing uncertainty, and finding a place where they feel seen, supported, and safe. The Dream Resource Center (DRC) exists to meet students in that reality. Serving undocumented, formerly undocumented, and mixed-status students, the Dream Resource CenterContinue reading “A Place to Belong”
Category Archives: Lumenary
Welcoming Our Newest Lumenary: Alouette Cervantes-Salazar
We are proud to welcome Alouette Cervantes-Salazar as the newest Lumenary in the LumenSparQ community. Alouette serves as the Coordinator of the Dream Resource Center at East Los Angeles College, where she works alongside students who are navigating some of the most complex and challenging circumstances in higher education today. Her work supports undocumented andContinue reading “Welcoming Our Newest Lumenary: Alouette Cervantes-Salazar”
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 Social Justice Learning Institute, Support & Feed, and Farmlink, this event demonstrated the power of partnerships and the importance of community-focused action. With nearly 80 volunteers across all three organizations,Continue reading “Celebrating Community Resilience: Food Distribution Day in Inglewood”
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, he founded the ELAC Pop-Up Closet, a resource that has provided free clothing and essentials to over 3,000 students, helping them face challenges with confidence and dignity. Through his visionContinue reading “Spotlight on Renato Jimenez: Empowering Students Beyond the Classroom”