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Luminous Rising Foundation is creating easier pathways to meaningful human connection by helping people discover places, resources, experiences, and opportunities to belong within their own communities.
CONNECTION IS CLOSER THAN WE THINK
Sometimes, we just need help finding it.
Connection can happen in unexpected places. A shared interest. A neighborhood event. A volunteer opportunity. A familiar face. A place where showing up once can become something more.
Sometimes, finding where to begin is the first step
No one should have to navigate connection alone.
Social isolation and loneliness can affect anyone, at any age and in any season of life. Sometimes, the challenge isn't that opportunities for connection don't exist. It's that finding them, knowing how to join them, or walking into something new alone can be difficult.
We believe communities become stronger when connection is easier to find and people feel welcomed when they arrive.
That's where Luminous Rising comes in.
We help bridge the space between people looking for connection and the communities, organizations, experiences, and resources already around them.
OUR FIRST COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
The Luminous Connection Project
Connection exists all around us, but finding it and taking that first step isn't always easy. The Luminous Connection Project brings together local organizations, programs, events, volunteer opportunities, gathering places, and community resources to make it easier for people to discover where connection might begin.
Discover
See what’s already here
Find local organizations, activities, events, resources, and opportunities for connection you may not have known existed.
Explore
Find what feels right for you
Learn about different ways to connect and discover the places, experiences, and opportunities that fit where you are.
Connect
Take the first step
Turn discovery into action by attending, participating, volunteering or simply showing up somewhere new.
Help Us Build a More
Connected Community
Luminous Rising is growing, and we're building our community network one connection at a time. Whether you're looking for ways to connect, know of a resource we should explore, or represent an organization that brings people together, we'd love to hear from you.
What brings you here?