Category Archives: News

Bringing Joy to the Community

On December 21, 2024, LumenSparQ had the privilege of participating in the St. Margaret’s Center Christmas Program at Lennox Middle School. This heartwarming gathering brought together over 500 families for a day of joy, connection, and holiday cheer. A Magical Day for FamiliesFamilies were greeted at the event with a special photo opportunity with SantaContinue reading “Bringing Joy to the Community”

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”

Empowering Young Changemakers

We are excited to announce this year’s Ember Project recipients from Westside Neighborhood School (WNS), where four incredible student teams have demonstrated exemplary social entrepreneurship and community service. Celebrating with a Cause: Birthday Parties for Homeless Children Our first inspiring group collaborated with Worthy of Love to organize a memorable birthday party for children facingContinue reading “Empowering Young Changemakers”

Ember Project Recipients Starting A Fundraiser

This year, we will spotlight and support four teams of student changemakers. While their full stories are yet to be released, we want to focus on one team that has begun a creative fundraiser. These 8th-grade students from Westside Neighborhood School are helping to address the issue of homelessness, particularly for children, in a uniqueContinue reading “Ember Project Recipients Starting A Fundraiser”

Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of James Kanoff and The Farmlink Project

A Legacy of Impact and Recognition It is with immense pride and admiration that we revisit the journey of our first SparQ, James Kanoff. Since our initial feature, James and his organization, The Farmlink Project, have achieved extraordinary milestones in their mission to combat food waste and hunger. Surpassing 100 Million Pounds The Farmlink ProjectContinue reading “Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of James Kanoff and The Farmlink Project”