Lumina Alliance

Home
Lumina Alliance

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Creating a safe, thriving, and equitable community for all.

31/10/2026

Why do we say intimate partner violence? 💜

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to recognize that abuse doesn’t look the same for everyone—and it doesn’t only happen within a marriage or a traditional household.

That’s why Lumina Alliance often uses the term intimate partner violence (IPV). It includes abuse by a current or former spouse or dating partner and better reflects the many relationships in which violence can occur.

Anyone can experience IPV, but some survivors face additional risks and barriers to getting help. LGBTQ+ people experience high rates of intimate partner violence, while immigrant survivors may face added barriers such as language access, financial dependence, isolation, or concerns about immigration status.

No matter who you are, who you love, where you come from, or what your relationship looks like, you deserve safety, dignity, and support.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be ending, but our work continues every day.

If you or someone you know needs support, Lumina Alliance’s confidential advocates are available 24/7 at 805-545-8888.

29/10/2026

Sanar es posible. Hay apoyo en español. 💜

Lumina Alliance ofrece terapia sin costo para personas que han vivido violencia o abuso, con terapeutas que hablan español.

🔒 Tu información personal se mantiene confidencial.
🏡 Sesiones en persona o por videollamada, según lo que sea más cómodo y seguro para ti.

📞 Llama al 805-545-8888 para comenzar. Estamos aquí para apoyarte.

27/10/2026

🎃 Costumes are NOT consent.

And despite what some very *ahem* popular dating advice might suggest, consent is NOT something you give once and can’t take back.

You can change your mind.
You can say stop.
You can say no after saying yes.
You can leave.
You can rescind consent at any time. ANY TIME.

No costume, flirting, date, drink, kiss, relationship, or previous yes changes that.

This Halloween, have fun. Look out for each other. Respect boundaries. And remember: consent is ongoing.💜

24/10/2026

💜 $73,000 RAISED FOR LOCAL SURVIVORS! 💜

What a day! Despite the HEAT ☀️, our community showed up for Lumina Days at Tar Creek Ranch, raising $73,000 for survivors and families across SLO County!

⭐ Our amazing models raised over $11,000! Huge thanks to Jeff Chambers, David Morneau, Shannon Bowdey, Kelli Briggs, Jules and Todd Tuggle, Mayor Kassi Dee, Dave Congalton, Kathy Minck, Susannah Brown, Donna Milne, Jim Munro, Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Georgia Legg-Chapman, Michael and Ashlea Boyer, Barry Stokes, and Sylvia Henson.

A special thank you to Susannah Brown, who shared the moving story of her friend Patricia Moreno (Jacobo), whose death inspired Fashions for a Purpose, the event that became Lumina Days. A powerful reminder of why we gather. 💜

👗 Our fashion partners: Madonna Inn Boutique, The Annex, Patrick James, Boot Barn, Wildflower Women, Pickleball Warehouse, and Lumina Thrift.

👏 Our generous sponsors: Jennifer White Insurance, Mechanics Bank, Pismo Beach Vet, Peregrine, Wildflower Women, SESLOC, Pickleball Warehouse, Megan's Organic Market, Mike McCarthy, Community West Bank, SLO Happy Homes, CoastHills Credit Union, Krush, Boone Graphics, and CultureStoke.

Special thanks to Stephen Ross W**e Cellars for its ongoing support, Muse Markets for the fabulous shopping, and Megan and James from Megan's Organic Market, who worked tirelessly in the heat as both sponsors and volunteers!

To our guests, models, volunteers, and community partners: THANK YOU for showing up for survivors!

✨ Radiant, rooted, and full of heart—Lumina Days is where style meets purpose.

22/10/2026

Help make the holidays brighter for survivors and their families—and help us get gift cards into their hands before Black Friday! 💜

By donating early, you give parents the chance to shop Black Friday deals, stretch every dollar further, and pick out the toys their kids are asking for. A gift card might also mean ingredients for a favorite family meal or a special holiday dinner they might not otherwise be able to have.

Most-needed: $25 gift cards to Target, Walmart, and gas stations.

Drop off gift cards before Black Friday at:

Lumina Thrift
545 Higuera Street, Thrift Store Alley
San Luis Obispo

Lumina Alliance — SLO
51 Zaca Lane, #150
San Luis Obispo

Lumina Alliance — Paso Robles
102 S. Vine Street, Suite C
Paso Robles

Give early and help families make the most of every dollar this holiday season.

20/10/2026

💜 San Luis Obispo County recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Thank you to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors for recognizing DVAM and helping bring attention to domestic and intimate partner violence in our community.

We were honored to stand alongside community partners who work every day to support survivors and strengthen our collective response to violence.

Pictured left to right: Deputy District Attorney Mja Thiesmeyer, Victim Witness Assistant Director Beth Raub, Chief Deputy District Attorney Lisa Muscari, and Katie Robinson, Program Manager for the Child Advocacy Center.

Proclamations like this are more than symbolic. They help keep survivors visible, encourage conversations that can change lives, and remind our community that support is available.

💜 If you or someone you know needs support, Lumina Alliance is here 24/7 at (805) 545-8888.

17/10/2026

💜 Building stronger community connections!

We loved spending the afternoon with our friends at CenCal Health, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at Lumina Alliance’s Transitional Housing Program and Emergency Shelter.

Safe housing plays such an important role in helping survivors and their families find stability, heal, and rebuild their lives. We're grateful for opportunities to connect with community partners who share our commitment to the health and well-being of SLO County residents.

Pictured: Santiago Segovia, Health Equity & Program Development Manager; Bao Xiong, Director of Program Development; and Nicole Wilson, Executive Assistant, Administration, from CenCal Health, alongside Lumina Alliance's Karen Borges, CDCO, and Brandee Brown-Puett, Development Director.

Thank you, CenCal Health, for taking the time to learn more about our work and the people we serve! 💜

15/10/2026

💜 We wear purple in October to show our support for survivors of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence—and on Thursday, October 15, we’re asking our whole community to join us for Purple Thursday.

Need something purple? Lumina Thrift has a rack ready for you. Shop your purple look, wear it on October 15, snap a photo and tag . We’ll be sharing your photos all day long.

💜 Wear purple. Stand with survivors. Tag us.

📸 Throughout her songwriting, Dolly repeatedly told stories about women experiencing mistreatment, abandonment, poverty, double standards, and difficult relationships. She gave a voice to mistreated women, and her early work included songs dealing with abuse and women in extremely vulnerable circumstances.

13/10/2026

SLO County, wear purple with us. 💜

Thursday, October 15 is Purple Thursday—a national day of action during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Wear purple to show survivors across our community that they are seen, supported, and not alone.

Snap a photo, share it, tag , and help us turn SLO County purple in support of survivors.

Together, we can create a safe, thriving, and equitable community.

10/10/2026

💜 DVAM in action in North County!

This week, our team joined the North County Homeless Network to talk about an important connection we see every day in our work: domestic violence and homelessness.

Alongside the City of Paso Robles, local homeless service providers, and law enforcement, we talked about how quickly leaving an abusive relationship can lead to homelessness and why safe housing is such an important part of supporting survivors.

Thank you to our North County partners for making space for this conversation and for working alongside us to build a safer community for everyone. 💜

Address

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+18057816400

Website

http://LuminaAlliance.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lumina Alliance posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Lumina Alliance:

Want your organization to be the top-listed non profit organization?

Country:

City: