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February 8, 2024
Luminus Empowers 47 Individuals to Secure Driving Licenses in 2023, Including Support for Afghan Women Facing Literacy Barriers
Luminus has generously sponsored 47 individuals to acquire their driving licenses in 2023. Each individual who received the supported is representing an average-sized family of 4-5 members. These beneficiaries face financial constraints hindering them from covering the costs associated with obtaining a driving license. Of the 47 sponsored, 36…
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February 7, 2024
Join us in making lives better
Today, we’re super excited to share some amazing news: Anna*, a beacon of resilience and courage, finally received her green card, making her an official permanent resident of the U.S. This is huge for us here at Luminus because it means we’ve helped change another life for the better.
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February 7, 2024
‘More Than Hope’ – Event Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers! Meet some of the Artists.
Join us in creating a brighter future at ‘More than Hope’ – a multicultural event supporting refugees and asylum seekers! Experience the transformative power of compelling speakers, soul-stirring music, and captivating dance performances addressing themes of belonging and social injustice. Don’t miss this chance to be touched and inspired!…
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February 6, 2024
Luminus Shines Bright: Nearly 100 Clients Served in 2023, Making a Lasting Impact on SNAP Accessibility and Nutrition
Exciting News from Luminus! In 2023, we made a meaningful impact by directly serving almost 100 clients providing SNAP service, reaching approximately 400 households. Additionally, our community events and guidance reached almost 250 clients. At Luminus, we’re committed to inclusivity and helping immigrants navigate the SNAP program. Eligible immigrants…
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February 2, 2024
Event to come: ‘More Than Hope’
Join us in making a difference at ‘More than Hope’ – a multicultural event supporting refugees and asylum seekers. Experience compelling speakers, music, and dance performances addressing themes of belonging and social injustice. Don’t miss this chance to be touched and inspired! Click here to become…
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December 21, 2023
“Letters from our Team” – Embrace compassion and love for all by Kristin Caprarola
Hi Community! At Luminus, we embrace a diverse community by serving and working alongside individuals from various backgrounds. Many of these cultures have profound connections to their religious beliefs, with which I deeply resonate. I, too, have anchored my life in faith, making me a person who shares this spiritual…
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December 18, 2023
“Letters from our Team” – Grow & Impact by Grecia Perez
Hi community! My name is Grecia Perez. I am Venezuelan, and I moved to the United States in January 2021 searching for a better life and more opportunities for myself and my family. My journey with Luminus started with one volunteer job I took in Thanksgiving 2021, where I…
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December 12, 2023
“Letters from our Team” – Witnessing the transformation and witnessing the smiles by Hafiz Ghashtalai
A Message from Employment Specialist Hafiz Ghashtalai “Your kindness and support have touched not only our hearts but our lives as well,” expressed a grateful Egyptian family that found their way to Maryland in the middle of 2023. Their sentiment resonates deeply with numerous families, spread across the Maryland region, including…
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December 4, 2023
“Letters from our Team” – Giving back to the community by Madiha Rahimi
Hi Community! Some of you have probably already read my story in one of our newsletters, but today I want to share my experience working here at Luminus. As an Afghan woman, I feel an immense sense of gratitude, belonging, and purpose working for this incredible organization.
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November 30, 2023
“Letters from our Team” – Our journey has been a gift by Lucia Reyna
Hi community! I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. Today, I want to share with you why I love Luminus. Luminus is a place where many people feel safe. From school issues, SNAP applications, English classes or legal matters, immigrants and refugees feel…