Blog
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October 13, 2023
42 for 42 Campaign: A Message From CEO Gabriel Moreno
A Message from CEO Gabriel Moreno I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Luminus is about to celebrate its 42nd year of empowering refugees and immigrants, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible support over the years. We believe…
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October 1, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month Staff Spotlights
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. During this month, we honor the incredible contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. For Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating some of our amazing Hispanic staff members here at…
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September 28, 2023
Book of the Month: Paula
When I think about a book that has truly touched my heart, “Paula” by Isabel Allende stands out. It transports me back to the time I was living in Brazil, after my first stint in the United States. Having just finished college, I was not much younger than Paula, Allende’s…
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August 23, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Aftab Ali
Luminus launched a pilot mentorship program in February 2023 with just three mentors based on the belief that mentorship is a powerful way to support and empower new Americans. Today, the program has grown to eight active volunteer mentors and 16 clients. Aftab Ali is one of those mentors.
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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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July 27, 2023
Book of the Month: Separated
During the last administration, the forced separation of families at the southern border of the U.S. resulted in one of the darkest chapters in our history. As an attorney deployed in the Summer of 2018 to the Southern Texas region, CEO Gabriel Moreno encountered detained parents who were ripped away…
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July 26, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Emmanuella Osei
Emmanuella Osei is a volunteer with the Luminus Network for New Americans. Emmanuella Osei is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) studying Public Health. She is a resident of Columbia, Howard County, and a graduate of Wilde Lake High School, class of…
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July 10, 2023
Luminus names new Chief Executive Officer
Luminus is welcoming a new Chief Executive Officer. Gabriel Maximilian Moreno has been a fearless advocate for immigrants for nearly a decade, dedicating his efforts to helping unaccompanied children and separated families. Known for his leadership and commitment to improving the community, Gabriel has been at the forefront of the…
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August 19, 2022
English Conversation Partners Program
This Summer, Luminus launched a new English Conversation Partners Program to facilitate English acquisition for our Afghan neighbors. Interested individuals were paired with volunteers over the span of eight weeks to help improve their practical conversation skills. We had a total of 13 pairs and many of the participants were Afghans along…
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May 17, 2022
Illuminating Human Rights: Afghanistan
Illuminating Human Rights Podcast#11: Afghanistan Host & Director: Michelle Lee We are excited to share the first episode of Illuminating Human Rights, a podcast in association with the Luminus Network for New Americans that highlights the stories of refugees and immigrants and seeks to change the narrative around immigration.