RACE4THEWORLD 2023
Are you ready for RACE4THEWORLD 2023? Registration is now open.
Join Luminus as we Race4TheWorld at Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 4th, to honor the journey of immigrants from around the world and celebrate the cultural diversity behind what it means to be an American.
Project Safe Haven
With the recent civil unrest and war in Afghanistan and Ukraine, many Afghans and Ukrainians need protection to stay in the United States. USCIS has designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both nations. Our goal is to support nationals from Afghanistan and Ukraine apply for TPS and help cover the application and legal fees associated with TPS.
With your help, we can protect and support Afghans and Ukrainians.
AFGHAN ALLIANCE OF MARYLAND 6 MONTH IMPACT REPORT
Transportation Partners Initiative
Without access to reliable transportation, commuting to work becomes a constraint for many New Americans. Currently, 82% of the immigrants and refugees we support do not have access to a car. Luminus has launched a new Transportation Initiative to mitigate some of the barriers in transportation.
THE IMMIGRANT STORY IS THE AMERICAN STORY.
Jay Nwachu, a Nigerian immigrant, helps New Americans and other entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful, scalable businesses that benefit their communities.
THE IMMIGRANT STORY IS THE AMERICAN STORY.
When she first came to the United States, Alexandra Kim struggled to navigate a new life in a new language. Now, she helps Korean immigrants bridge that same gap as a reporter for Chosun Ilbo USA.
We help New Americans shine.
America’s richness comes from its diversity, which has been shaped by generations of immigrants who bravely pursued their dreams. Then and now, as New Americans work to achieve those dreams and adapt to their new lives, they face unique challenges. Luminus helps to shine a light on these issues and to illuminate the path for immigrants.
For more than 40 years, Luminus has empowered New Americans by offering legal, social, and language services to help them achieve their goals. We also seek systematic changes that will better the lives of all immigrants. Based in Columbia, Maryland, we envision a community that welcomes immigrant neighbors, values their cultures, understands and addresses their needs, celebrates their achievements, and elevates their voices. Our dream is a bright future for all New Americans.
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