Category: Client Story
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August 16, 2023
Emergency Rental Assistance Client Testimonial
Bonilla’s Story During the COVID-19 pandemic, Luminus received emergency state and federal funds to help families struggling to pay their rent. Over the 35 months the program was funded, Luminus distributed more than $2.6 million to help 398 families stay in their homes. Approximately 40% were immigrant families. …
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May 3, 2022
Mario Gorjon and Green Angels Landscaping
“The success of our company goes to hard work, determination, and the belief that whatever can be believed can be achieved.” Growing up on a farm in Acapulco among five children, Mario Gorjon was responsible for milking the cows and feeding the horses. From an early,…
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January 18, 2022
Ivy League bound Beruktawit Gebreamlak speaks on her experience immigrating to the U.S
“I just hope that one day I will be in a position where I am able to give back and help support my community” Beruktawit tutoring her classmate in math. When she first came to the United States, Beruktawit Gebreamlak struggled with the language barrier and culture shock.
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September 13, 2021
Jay Nwachu Helps New Americans Make Innovative Ideas a Reality
“Innovation is happening every single day in communities across Baltimore because folks survive on innovation. I think we have a responsibility to shine a light on those types of innovations and also give them the resources to allow them to thrive even further.” Jay Nwachu President and CEO,…
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August 9, 2021
Alexandra Kim Illuminates Stories on the Immigrant Experience
“We are all Americans, we are all Marylanders, we are all human beings. And when we put our knowledge and experiences and brightness together, we can thrive even more.” When she first came to the United States, Alexandra Kim struggled to navigate a new life in…