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 READING →In 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 READING →Little 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 READING →I am deeply grieved and heartbroken by the atrocity and mass shooting that occurred in Atlanta targeting Asian and Asian American women. Of the eight homicide victims, 6 were Asian and Asian American women, four of Korean descent. The massacre comes at a time when many Asian Americans are already tense and fearful as anti-Asian […]
CONTINUE READING →Spring 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 […]
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