As COVID-19 restrictions lift in Washington, DC and the world slowly opens back up, Little Lights is thrilled to be able to create a safe space for our mentors and their mentees to reconnect in person. This month we hosted a group mentor outing at the Little Lights Retreat House in Anacostia, featuring fun outdoor […]
CONTINUE READINGIn 24 hours Little Lights raised more than $140,000 during our first-ever Giving Day. On Thursday May, 13th 300 donors came together and helped us exceed our $100,000 goal and unlock the $30,000 in bonus funds put up by our board of directors – making for a grand total of $141,725. “Little Lights Giving Day […]
CONTINUE READINGLittle Lights has recently added new staff members to our team to further our mission of serving under-resourced children, adults, and families in Washington, DC. Get to know more about them below! David Lee, Grants & Development Coordinator Hometown: Rockville, MD Fun fact: I love sports, especially golf. One goal I have is to set […]
CONTINUE READINGSpring is near and the Clean Green Team is ramping up for their busiest time of year: cutting season. During the cold winter months, the Clean Green Team comes together regularly for team meetings and workforce training to increase their knowledge and broaden their set of skills. At their most recent meeting, the 9-member […]
CONTINUE READINGSeveral local churches and groups have come together to support our community of children and families hit hardest by the pandemic this Thanksgiving. A total of 350 baskets filled with staples of a Thanksgiving dinner – mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, corn, and grocery store gift cards will be distributed to families this weekend. Our heartfelt thanks goes […]
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