Steve and Mary Park, Little Lights’ Executive Director and Deputy Director, have recently been named the recipient of the Council of Korean Americans Embrace Unity Award. Their decades-long service to underserved communities and their commitment to racial justice will be formally recognized during the Council of Korean Americans Virtual Gala: Leading & Inspiring Through […]
CONTINUE READING →The 25th Anniversary Virtual Little Lights Benefit happening September 21st to September 25th is made possible thanks in large part to the generosity of our returning corporate sponsors and their faithful commitment to advancing our work in under-served communities. This year their corporate sponsorship helps fund our biggest ever matching funds offer of $100,000 to […]
CONTINUE READING →With DC public schools starting the academic year virtually, Little Lights has adjusted its fall programs to fully support students’ academic, emotional, and spiritual needs in a virtual way. Through providing students with vital resources such as internet, devices, meals, and virtual tutoring sessions, our goal is to equip students with the tools they need […]
CONTINUE READING →Many businesses, organizations, and churches have all pitched in to support our community in big ways and provide vital resources to children and families hit hardest by the pandemic. Our deepest and heartfelt thanks goes out to our partners (listed below) who have generously contributed to our COVID-19 relief efforts with monetary and in-kind […]
CONTINUE READING →For eight minutes and 46 seconds, the weighted knee of a Minneapolis police officer pressed deeply into George Floyd’s neck. Mr. Floyd pleaded for his life stating, “I can’t breathe.” He pleaded for his mother as his life began to expire from his body. At around six minutes, he seemed to lose consciousness. Mr. Floyd […]
CONTINUE READING →