Over the last few months several churches have generously partnered with us in providing our students and families with emergency groceries and supplies. Thank you all for showing up in big and meaningful ways for our community. We are so grateful for all that you do! All Saints Church Chevy Chase Veritas City The District […]
CONTINUE READINGGrief is a healthy and natural response to loss. It is with this understanding of grief that Donna Smith, a mental health professional and grief counselor, walked Little Lights staff through a training on grief and loss. Through an interactive virtual discussion Donna guided staff in identifying periods where they have experienced grief in […]
CONTINUE READINGCompassionately caring for our neighbors remains Little Lights’ top priority as we face this coronavirus crisis. As a result of the pandemic, our programs have shifted to focus on providing emergency supplies and support to students and their families. The food and supply distribution has become the most critical and needed part of our programming. […]
CONTINUE READINGLittle Lights exists in an area in DC facing some of the highest food insecurity rates in the nation. Almost 12 percent of the District’s population struggles with food insecurity, meaning an individual lacks access to an affordable, nutritious, and adequate diet, according to a study by the Urban Institute. While Little Lights holistically addresses […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Little Lights Benefit on September 28th at the Howard Theatre is made possible through the generosity of our corporate sponsors and their faith in our advancing work with under-resourced children and families living in DC public housing. Their corporate sponsorship provides the funding so that all donations given at the Benefit go directly towards […]
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