Mentors at Little Lights often expose our students to activities and fun outings in the DC community. Joyce has been mentoring Mariah for about 8 months and they recently had the chance to visit the Kennedy Center together. This was Mariah’s first experience with musical theater and she couldn’t get enough of West Side Story! […]
CONTINUE READING“If you can’t find a job, it’s your fault.” It’s a sentiment widely accepted – hard work and determination are the only keys to success, regardless of circumstance. But what if that is not always the case? Our recent Little Lights Breakfast, held on April 26th, provided a space for our supporters and partners to […]
CONTINUE READINGMarch is Women’s History Month and to honor this important event Little Lights is publishing a blog series featuring women on staff who have dedicated their lives and career to the communities we serve! Because of their commitment, we have built something special, so we’d like to recognize how they impact our world and thank […]
CONTINUE READINGLast month at the Kennedy Center, Steve Park, our Founder and Executive Director, accepted the John Thompson, Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award at Georgetown University’s 16th annual Let Freedom Ring concert. During the concert, which honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Steve’s sacrificial service and dedication to the community was […]
CONTINUE READINGCierra, a former Little Lights student and now a full-time employee with us, has led our expansion of the Reading and Math Heroes program to the Hopkins Center this past year! We sat down and talked with Cierra to get the scoop on how this increased programming has helped students throughout 2017. Check out […]
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