LumenSparQ News, February 2021

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“There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it.

If only we’re brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman

LumenSparQ News - Issue #1

Greetings!

Welcome to the inaugural issue of LumenSparQ News, and thank you for your ongoing support. We plan to publish this newsletter on a regular basis to keep you informed of all the special events and happenings at LumenSparQ and share how your support helps to make it all possible. We hope you enjoy the read, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. Read on!

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Hero Spotlight: Kim Cameron and the Warrior Pantry

"It is Thanksgiving week, and the families lined up to receive food and other necessities come from the surrounding neighborhoods near El Camino College in Torrance, California. Kim and her team have prepared three hundred packages for distribution to families. By the end of the day, all will have been given out..."

This article is still under the review and approval process, but we wanted to give you a preview. Use the code "kimc" to read the full article.

Nominating a Hero

In our work to spotlight and support local heroes in education, we rely on our connections across Los Angeles for leads on potential candidates.

We search for educators, students, and others involved in schools that have an impact on students or communities in need. If you believe you may have a potential candidate to nominate, whether adult (Lumenary) or student (SparQ), please reach out.

In his book Thirst, Scott Harrison, founder, and CEO of charity: water, describes the 100 Percent Model as a commitment by his nonprofit organization to ensure all public donations go directly to the projects they run to bring safe, clean water to those in need. He explains that "Americans are known for being generous, but one in three say they have no confidence in charities." He sought to change that.

Lumenaries & SparQs

As we spotlight and support our local heroes, we place them in two distinct categories. The first category is for adults, be they teachers, administrators, or staff, performing a social good.

We call them Lumenaries (intentional spelling to align with our organization).

The second category is for students, those that go above and beyond the regular school day to take on a passion project that impacts others in need.

We call them SparQs. Read more

We are grateful for your support!

Whether you are one of our generous donors or just sharing our work and cheering us on, we want to say thank you for being a part of the LumenSparQ family helping to honor our local heroes. We could not do this work without you.

LumenSparQ Inc.

P.O. Box 7562,

Torrance CA 90504

‪(424) 571-9821‬