by Hilda Pang Fu, President and Founder, Luminari It’s a very exciting year for Luminari—a milestone moment as we celebrate our 10th anniversary as an organization that offers inspiring and innovative programs for teens and youth in our community. We …
by Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari Within the past week, my 18-year-old son lamented the state of the United States while his 91-year-old uncle lamented that he had been born 50 years too early. Why the dichotomy? Because my son …
by Don Laird, LPC, Contributing Writer, Luminari Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It can be a normal reaction to stress, and sometimes it helps us deal with overwhelming situations. For teens, things like speaking in front …
Calling All LUMINARI Alumni: We’d love to hear from you! Over the next few months, we will be sharing news about our new Luminari Alumni Network and reaching out to former campers for stories, updates and to stay connected. If …
By Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari WTAE-TV’s top-rated morning news anchor Michelle Wright is almost never at a loss for words. Until recently. What do you say when a priceless work of art, a crystal bowl created specifically as the …
The Dynamic Duo: Introducing Speak & Tells! Co-directors Read More »
by Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari “Are you sure you want to go through with this?” asked my dad on my wedding day. “Yes, dad. I’ve made up my mind—throw them out!” And with that, my dad did throw out …
By Hilda Pang Fu, President and Founder, Luminari Memories are mostly pictures, colorful images that make up the mosaic of our years. As I look back on the past decade, I see the faces of young people visiting national monuments, …
by Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari Imagine getting the rare opportunity to cook alongside some of Pittsburgh’s most decorated chefs. It will become reality for the teenagers who attend Camp Delicious! this summer with a host of culinary masters. Luminari …
Chef Roger and the Camp Delicious Cast of Culinary Masters! Read More »
by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer We are a culture obsessed with smells. You can’t turn on the TV without seeing a commercial for a product that promises to either remove an odor, add a fragrance or, in the case …
The shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill brought a sense of shock and sadness to the entire Pittsburgh community. But the losses of life that day were especially personal for two Luminari alumni. Among the eleven …
