Little Lights' History
Since 1995, Little Lights Urban Ministries has been committed to providing sanctuaries of encouragement, hope, and practical assistance to at-risk children, youth and families in Washington D.C. Started by Steven Park, a Korean-American, whose parents own a business in DC, Little Lights has recruited more than 2,000 volunteers for weekly tutoring, enrichment trips, mentoring, and special events. More than 800 children have participated in Little Lights’ programs throughout its history.
Timeline
| 1995 |
Steve Park began tutoring students from his parents Tae Kwon Do studio in Northwest DC. In October, Steve and Joan Kim began Little Lights Urban Ministries. |
| 1996 | Mack Myers and Steve Park began the Young Peacemakers summer camp for boys. |
| 1997 |
Steven is introduced to Potomac Gardens. Little Lights launched Camp Heaven for boys and girls. Freedom, Faith & Family Award from the Family Research Council. |
| 1998 | Mary Hwang joins Little Lights |
| 1999 | Little Lights rents a Ministry House directly across from Potomac Gardens |
| 2000 | Little Lights rents office space in the Hope Center |
| 2001 | Steve and Mary are married |
| 2002 | Little Lights choir goes to California (14 kids, 3 adults) Chinese Bible Church youth group members run the first annual spring break Camp Hope |
| 2003 | Little Lights purchases the Ministry House in Anacostia for staff and summer counselors |
| 2004 | Camp Heaven accepts 100 students and extends to 7 weeks |
| 2005 | The Hope Center building is donated to Little Lights |
"I had a chance to participate in a summer camp and it was life-changing for me. It brought out my compassion for the kids, and a real joy of being around them...I could feel God's love for the kids."
-Steve Park on his experience tutoring kids in NW in 1994.
Little Light Urban Ministries
760 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Tel. 202.548.4021
2006©Little Lights Urban Ministries | Contact | Last Update: October 10, 2007.