We Are Lumen | Education, Mentorship & Community Development

🌀 Braille Fundamentals: A Beginner-Friendly Series
2026-01-05 10:00 - 2026-01-30 12:00 UTC | Houston Community Hall, 2808 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Event Details:
Discover the basics of Braille in this hands-on, accessible series designed for parents, educators, and community members. This course runs Monday through Friday in a hybrid format: in-person sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, and virtual sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Each class is beginner-friendly and builds tactile readiness and Braille fluency step-by-step. 10 AM CST – 12 PM CST daily.
Participants will:

Learn how the Braille cell works
Strengthen tactile sensitivity
Apply Braille to everyday tasks
Practice reading and word-building skills

Location:
Mondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration)
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🌀 Community Fitness Session - Strength for Life: Everyday Power
2026-01-24 09:00 - 10:00
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A functional strength session using weights or resistance bands to help participants move confidently in daily life. Includes movement modifications accessible to all levels.
Participants will:

Practice safe lifting techniques

Strengthen upper, lower, and core

Explore functional mobility

Build real-world strength

Location: To be announced
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🌀 Braille Word Building & Contractions
2026-01-26 10:00 - 2026-01-30 12:00 | Houston Community Hall, 2808 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Event Details:
Move from letters to words using common contractions for speed and fluency. Hybrid format continues throughout the session.
Participants will:

Explore common contractions

Practice word building

Strengthen reading accuracy

Location:
Mondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration)
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🛤️ LaunchPad Series:Mindset, Routines & Momentum
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00
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Job searching can be overwhelming. This session equips participants with mental and practical tools to stay consistent, grounded, and focused throughout their career transition.
Participants will:

Build a sustainable weekly routine

Learn stress-management techniques

Create an energy and focus plan

Develop strategies for staying consistent

Location:
Virtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration)

🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Career Readiness Bootcamp (4-Week Virtual Series)
2026-02-03 10:00 - 2026-02-26 12:00
Event Details:
LaunchPad is a fast-paced, interactive bootcamp designed to take participants from “unsure” to “interview-ready.” Through twice-weekly workshops, learners build practical skills across job searching, networking, resume writing, interviewing, and managing stress through transitions. Tuesday and Thursday, 10PM – 12PM CST.
Participants will:

Create a career search plan

Identify strengths and build a value statement

Network with confidence

Tailor applications and craft resumes

Strengthen interview skills

Build routines for stress management

Present their portfolio to employers during a virtual career fair

Location:
Virtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration)
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🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Make a Plan - Chart Your Path
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00
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Kick off the LaunchPad Series by setting a clear, confident direction for your career search. Participants learn how to define realistic goals, map out job targets, and create a weekly plan that builds momentum. This workshop introduces the CAR method (Challenge–Action–Result) to help participants translate real-life experience into strong application content and professional narratives.
Participants will:

Clarify career goals and job targets
Map out a weekly action plan
Use the CAR method to describe accomplishments
Build a foundation for resumes and interviews
Present their portfolio to employers during a virtual career fair

Location:
Virtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration)
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🌀 Family Forum – Family Well-being & Emotional Balance
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Houston Community Hall, 2808 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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A holistic workshop supporting mental health, communication, and emotional well-being within the family.
Participants will:

Practice guided mindfulness and breathwork

Strengthen parent–child communication

Learn from mental health and family support professionals

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🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Networking the Smart Way (+ Social Presence Upgrade)
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
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Learn to tap into the hidden job market by building meaningful connections—not mass applications. Participants will craft a 30-second introduction, practice informational interviewing, and refine their online presence for clarity and impact.
Participants will:

Craft a polished 30-second professional intro

Learn strategies to access the hidden job market

Practice informational interviewing

Optimize LinkedIn and professional profiles

Location:
Virtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration)
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🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Know Your Value: Identifying Skills & Rebranding for New Roles
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
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This session helps participants uncover and articulate their strongest employability skills. Through guided reflection and interactive activities, attendees learn how to “rebrand” their experience for new industries or roles and craft a confident personal value statement.
Participants will:

Identify top transferable skills

Translate experience for new industries

Build a concise professional value statement

Increase confidence in speaking about strengths

Location:
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🤝 Professional Headshots Pop-Up: Refresh Your Look for 2026
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
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Refresh your professional image with ease. The Lumen Foundation is hosting an on-site Studio Pod Headshots Pop-Up, giving participants access to a private, automated photography studio designed for high-quality, consistent results. Perfect for jobseekers, students, entrepreneurs, and community members looking to elevate their digital presence for 2026.
The Studio Pod provides professional lighting, automated prompts, and instant previews to help participants look confident and polished—no photography experience required. Attendees receive both digital and web-ready versions of their final images.
Participants will:

Take professional headshots in a private Studio Pod

Use guided prompts for natural, confident poses

Receive edited digital and web-ready files

Improve their online brand and career profile

Enjoy a seamless, accessible experience on-site

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🌀 Community Fitness Session - Partner Power: Move Together, Stay Together
2026-02-14 09:00 - 09:30
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A fun, connection-centered partner workout designed to build teamwork, trust, and energy. Bring a partner or pair up onsite.
Participants will:

Engage in partner-based circuits

Build communication and trust

Strengthen community bonds

Location: To be announced
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🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Applications & Resumes That Get Seen
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
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This workshop shows participants how to tailor resumes and applications using real job postings. They will convert duties into accomplishment statements that pass the recruiter skim test and begin building or revising their resumes during the session.
Participants will:

Analyze job descriptions for key language

Tailor applications for specific roles

Transform duties into achievement bullets

Build or refine their resume draft

Location:
Virtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration)
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🛤️ LaunchPad Series:Letters & References: Communicate With Confidence
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00
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Participants learn to write crisp, compelling cover emails and letters that communicate professionalism and alignment. They also learn how to build a consistent references page and follow-up strategy.
Participants will:

Write a concise and compelling cover email/letter

Build a polished references page

Align written materials for consistent branding

Understand when and how to follow up professionally

Location:
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🛤️ LaunchPad Series:Interviewing With Impact
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
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This session teaches the 10 essential steps for strong, confident interviewing—from preparation to closing. Participants practice answering common questions, asking strategic questions, and participating in mock interviews.
Participants will:

Prepare effectively for interviews

Structure strong, concise answers

Practice mock interviews with live feedback

Increase confidence with interactive drills

Location:
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🛤️ Virtual Career Fair: Launch & Connect (Bootcamp Finale)
2026-02-26 10:00 - 13:00
Event Details:
The final LaunchPad session transforms the learning space into a professional showcase. Participants present their portfolios and connect with hiring professionals in real time.
Participants will:

Rotate through employer breakout rooms

Share resumes and digital cards

Participate in brief interviews

Receive actionable feedback

Celebrate completion during a recognition moment

Location: Virtual – via Zoom
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🌀 Community Fitness Session - Ground & Flow Yoga
2026-02-28 09:00 - 10:00
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Invite calm, balance, and restoration with a community-centered yoga session designed for all bodies and experience levels. This gentle flow combines breathwork, mindful movement, and grounding postures to support strength, flexibility, and inner ease. Participants will connect with themselves and their community through intentional slowing, stretching, and shared presence. Mats provided for those who need them.
Participants will:

Learn foundational yoga poses with accessible modifications

Practice mindful breathing to reduce stress and increase clarity

Improve balance, flexibility, and functional mobility

Experience grounding and relaxation through guided cool-down stretches

Build community connection in a supportive, welcoming space

Location: To be announced
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🌀 Circles Family Forum – Financial Fitness for Families
2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Houston Community Hall, 2808 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Event Details:
A practical, family-centered session focused on budgeting, credit, and long-term financial planning. Perfect for parents, teens, and multigenerational learning.
Participants will:

Join an interactive budgeting challenge

Learn credit-building and banking fundamentals
Explore tools for teaching kids about money

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🌀 Community Fitness Session - Circuit Strength & Conditioning
2026-03-14 09:00 - 10:00
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This energetic, all-levels circuit training session focuses on building strength, stability, and stamina through a rotating series of timed stations. Participants will move through upper-body, lower-body, core, and cardio intervals while exploring accessible modifications for every fitness level. This community-powered workout boosts confidence, increases functional strength, and encourages teamwork and encouragement.
Participants will:

Complete a full-body circuit training rotation

Build strength, endurance, and functional mobility

Explore modifications suitable for all levels

Connect with neighbors in a supportive fitness environment

Location: To be announced
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🌀 Community Fitness Session - Community Walk/Run: Spring Forward
2026-03-28 09:00 - 22:00
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Celebrate the start of spring with a lively community walk/run designed to welcome all ages and paces. Whether participants choose to walk, jog, or run, this session encourages movement, connection, and outdoor wellness. Facilitators will guide warm-ups, support pacing, and offer hydration and encouragement along the route. A cool-down stretch closes the morning with intention and care.
Participants will:

Warm up with guided mobility and stretching

Walk, jog, or run a community loop at their own pace

Learn pacing and breath strategies

Build community connection through shared movement

Location: To be announced
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