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Lamp of Learning, Inc. 750 B St Suite #3400, San Diego, CA 92101

Lamp of Learning, a 501(c)3, is dedicated to providing education scholarships to high performing San Diego high school seniors entering 4-year universities but lack financial resources. Starting as a philanthropic committee at the University Club atop Symphony Towers, the Lamp of Learning is now a full and independent 501(c)3. Since its inception in 2004, the University Club has raised more than $175,000 and funded education for more than fifty students. The annual scholarship is open to qualified high school students throughout San Diego County that participate in the internationally acclaimed AVID Learning Program. AVID (Achievement via Individual Determination) students are often the first in their family to attend college and often underrepresented in higher education. The Lamp of Learning raises money and facilitates the interview process of these scholars to support achieving their full potential.

10/23/2026

Thank you, San Diego! 🎲 Viva Lamp Vegas was unforgettable.

Thanks to our guests, sponsors, volunteers, and board, we raised more than $32,000 to help first-generation students light the way to college through mentoring, college-readiness resources, and scholarships through Lamp of Learning's IGNITE program.

A very special thank you to:
• Our Honorary Chairs, Dan Hom and Lisa Hom
• Our Presenting Sponsor, Phil's BBQ
• Our Royal Flush Sponsor, La Playa LLC
• Our Jackpot Sponsors: Computers 2 Kids, The Powers Family Foundation, and the Jeanne and Curtis Hurwitz Foundation
•Special Thank You to: Southwest Airlines and the University Club San Diego

Thank you also to Casino Knights, Inc. and their dealers; Piers Lawrence and the Soul Jazz AllStars Band for the music; and our amazing volunteers and board members, who made the night run so smoothly.

Relive the night:
🎥 Video recap: https://pixies.et/HnFDaOYL
📸 Photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/exMTpw9k

Photos and video by Andrej Bick Media: https://lnkd.in/eKAnSqHc

10/15/2026

Last chance to get your tickets for tomorrow's Viva Lamp Vegas event! Join us Friday, October 16, at 6:00 PM at the University Club San Diego for a night of casino games, community, and celebration, all to help first-generation students light the way to college.

Enjoy a high-rolling night of casino games, cocktails, appetizers, and sparkling skyline views, plus a few trips for those who end the evening with the most chips.

Take a chance on our premium opportunity drawing prizes:
• Special Wh***ey Collection
• Chef Nate Five-Course Private Tasting in the University Club's Private W**e Room
• Las Vegas Stay, Play, and Dine with 2 Southwest tickets included

Opportunity drawing tickets are sold at the event.

Don your best Rat Pack or lounge-inspired look. Dress to impress, because there’s a Best Dressed prize!

All proceeds help students shine bright with Lamp of Learning.

Tickets: http://lampoflearning.org/lampvegas

Entertainment: Piers Lawrence Guitar
Presented by: Phil's BBQ
Hosted at: University Club San Diego

10/14/2026

Time to buy tickets is running out and you do not want to miss Viva Lamp Vegas, this Friday October 16th at the University Club San Diego!
You can still buy tickets or sponsor part of the event! Purchase now at: https://ow.ly/xcBr50ZXq0I
You will enjoy blackjack, craps, and roulette, live music from Piers Lawrence & the Soul Jazz All-Stars, and a room full of great people who believe in San Diego's first-generation, high-achieving students.
Our Honorary Chairs, Dan and Lisa Hom, are hosting, and Phil's BBQ is presenting this energetic and special evening.

Come ready to play! We would also like to voice our appreciation for the sponsors making our event possible, including Phil's BBQ, La Playa LLC, and Computers to Kids.

Buy your tickets now! https://ow.ly/xcBr50ZXq0I

10/13/2026

This Friday is Viva Lamp Vegas at the University Club San Diego. Did you buy your tickets yet?! We'll have blackjack, craps, and roulette, live music from Piers Lawrence Guitar & the Soul Jazz All-Stars, and a room full of great people who believe in San Diego's first-generation, high-achieving students.
Our Honorary Chairs, Dan and Lisa Hom, are hosting, and Phil's BBQ is presenting this energetic and special evening.

Come ready to play! A few things to look forward to: 1) An opportunity drawing: Featuring a Vegas getaway at the Palms and a private five-course dinner with Chef Nate in the University Club's w**e room.
2) A 3-day getaway: For the player holding the most chips at the end of the night.
3) Upgrade to High Roller for a seat at Dan & Lisa's VIP table and a round of Dan's favorite game, Bầu Cua Tôm Cá (say it "bow kwah"), a fast Vietnamese dice game that stacks chips quickly.
Here's why it matters: Lamp of Learning's IGNITE program focuses on first-generation, high-achieving students from low-income families. They have the grades and the drive. What they often don't have is a roadmap for paying for college. IGNITE gives them the tools to build their own plan, with clear goals, the right resources, and hands-on support for financial aid, so college becomes possible. Our scholars have a 95% college completion rate, and every chip on the table helps the next student do something no one in their family has done before. Go to college.

This Friday, you're in their corner! Buy your tickets now: https://lampoflearning.networkforgood.com/events/103076-viva-lamp-vegas-2026 #

10/09/2026

Get your tickets for the event of the year! Viva Lamp Vegas will be a night of excitement and fun benefiting the non-profit Lamp of Learning. A very special thank you to Phil's BBQ for their generosity! Donations like Phil's support the Lamp of Learning mission and give back to the San Diego community. Join us for what will be a night to remember at the gorgeous

University Club San Diego, with the beautiful jazz music performed by Piers Lawrence Guitar and the Soul Jazz Allstars.

Buy your tickets today, via our Link in Bio! 🎰♠️♥️♣️♦️

10/01/2026

Get your Viva Lamp Vegas tickets while you still can — and invite your friends! Viva Lamp Vegas, on October 16th, is going to be an incredible night for an incredible cause - you will not want to miss this!
Get ready for an exciting night of casino games, live music, enhanced opportunity raffles, elevated bites to eat, and the gorgeous city view from the University Club San Diego.
And the best part? All proceeds of your fun evening are in support of San Diego’s first-generation, high-achieving students and their path to higher education.

Purchase your tickets here: https://lampoflearning.networkforgood.com/events/103076-viva-lamp-vegas-2026 #
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, select 'Sponsor our event' on the ticket page!

Entertainment: Piers Lawrence Guitar
Presented by: Phil's BBQ
Hosted at: University Club San Diego

09/20/2026

One Saturday. A lifetime of impact. 🔥

We're looking for professionals, college graduates, and community leaders to volunteer as mentors and panelists at IGNITE Fall 2026 — a free college readiness event for high-achieving, first-gen San Diego high school juniors and seniors.

Your story, your experience, and your time could be exactly what a student needs to believe college is possible for them. And it's only a 1-day commitment.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 The University Club San Diego

Interested? Email Rose＠lampoflearning.org

Swipe to learn more about the IGNITE program and Lamp of Learning ➡️

09/20/2026

One Saturday. A lifetime of impact. 🔥

We're looking for professionals, college graduates, and community leaders to volunteer as mentors and panelists at IGNITE Fall 2026 — a free college readiness event for high-achieving, first-gen San Diego high school juniors and seniors.

Your story, your experience, and your time could be exactly what a student needs to believe college is possible for them. And it's only a 1-day commitment.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 University Club San Diego

Interested? Email Rose＠lampoflearning.org

Visit https://lampoflearning.org/ignite to learn more about the IGNITE program and Lamp of Learning ➡️

09/20/2026

Last call! ⏰ Registration for IGNITE Fall 2026 closes September 21st — and spots are going fast.

If you have questions about scholarships, FAFSA, or how to write about yourself for college applications, this free event was made for you. Fill out the pre-registration form and tell us exactly what YOU want to learn before you walk through the door.

Free to attend. Hosted at University Club San Diego. Breakfast and lunch provided. Real answers from people who care.

🔗 lampoflearning.org | Register before it's too late.

09/20/2026

One Saturday. A lifetime of impact. 🔥

We're looking for professionals, college graduates, and community leaders to volunteer as mentors and panelists at IGNITE Fall 2026 — a free college readiness event for high-achieving, first-gen San Diego high school juniors and seniors.

Your story, your experience, and your time could be exactly what a student needs to believe college is possible for them. And it's only a 1-day commitment.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 The University Club, San Diego

Interested? Email [email protected]

Swipe to learn more about the IGNITE program and Lamp of Learning ➡️

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