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After her husband’s tour ended, Pat carried that feeling with her and believes that “God used that experience to really make me understand immigrants and refugees.”   Read her story about founding Luminus on our website: beluminus.org/know-our-story…

We are hiring! 🧡 beluminus.org/marketing-comm… #jobopportunity #marketing #nonprofit

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Embracing the arrival of October! 🍁 We're gearing up for an exciting month filled with fantastic community events. We're thrilled to connect with our wonderful community to provide support. 👋😊 #HispanicHeritageMonth

🕊️ On this International Day of Peace, let us remember that peace is not just a dream but a shared responsibility. Let us also stand with refugees and asylum seekers, who, forced to flee violence and persecution, seek the same peace we all cherish. 🌍🕊️#PeaceDay #Refugee

As we reach the two-year mark since the Taliban assumed control in Afghanistan, we share the story of Madiha Rahimi, our Finance Assistant. Read her story on our website: beluminus.org/choosing-fligh… #afghanwomen #Refugee

There is a common myth that undocumented students cannot go to college in the United States, but that is not true! There is no federal law against colleges admitting undocumented students.   📌Visit higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/maryland/ to learn more.   #firstgeneration #undocumented

"To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity" - Nelson Mandela Luminus honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela on #MandelaDay: His activism and philosophy continue to inspire us to strive for equality and justice. 🌍🕊️🇿🇦

Thank you to BAE Systems for selecting Luminus as a recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Grant! 🥳 We are thrilled to have received $2500, which will go a long way in empowering immigrants and refugees to become self-sustained and valuable contributors to our community.

👏 We were so happy for the turnout from our youth and kids who participated in Race4TheWorld, our biggest fundraiser of the year! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Their enthusiasm and sense of community warmed our hearts here at Luminus. Check out these amazing snapshots capturing their joy.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Welcome Gabriel Moreno, our new CEO! 🎉 Gabriel, a fearless advocate for immigrants and refugees, joins us after serving as a senior attorney at Kids In Need of Defense. We're thrilled to have his expertise and unwavering dedication at Luminus! 🌍🧡

We appreciate all 117 runners and 20 volunteers as well as all the families that came through for Race4The World! 🏆🌟 Your energy, sportsmanship, and national pride created an incredible atmosphere that inspired us all. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Together, we made another great 4th of July!

🏁Thanks so much to everyone that was able to come out yesterday for the July 4th! 🎆 This year's Race4TheWorld was once again beautifully celebrated. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We here at Luminus are very grateful and happy about the turnout!👟

Sending a special thank you to Spectrum MSP for sponsoring Race4TheWorld 5K! We are grateful for your support and looking forward to seeing you on July 4th. It's not too late to register! Sign up today at runsignup.com/race4theworld

Race4TheWorld is a 5k that brings people together to honor the immigrant journey and celebrate cultural diversity. Let's lace up our shoes and run towards a brighter, more inclusive future! Want to join the movement, visit beluminus.org/race4theworld/ to sign up today!

Sending a special thank you to Summit Medical Group for sponsoring Race4TheWorld 5K! We are grateful for your support and looking forward to seeing you on July 4th. It's not too late to register! Sign up today at runsignup.com/race4theworld

🏁 Countdown to Race4TheWorld 🏁 ⏰We are 1 day out from race day! Gear up and show up for the BIG day!⏰

Sending a special thank you to Apple Ford Lincoln for sponsoring Race4TheWorld 5K! We are grateful for your support and looking forward to seeing you on July 4th. It's not too late to register! Sign up today at runsignup.com/race4theworld

🏁 Countdown to Race4TheWorld 🏁 ⏰We're almost there! Only 2 days to go until race day!⏰

Sending a special thank you to Agro Lawn for sponsoring Race4TheWorld 5K! We are grateful for your support and looking forward to seeing you on July 4th. It's not too late to register! Sign up today at runsignup.com/race4theworld