Little Lights Urban Ministries

Home
United States
Washington D.C., DC
Little Lights Urban Ministries

Call Directions Website

We are a non-profit urban ministry dedicated to sharing the love of Christ by empowering underserved communities in DC.

We are a non-profit urban ministry dedicated to expressing the love of Christ by empowering under-served children, youth, and families in Southeast Washington, DC.

10/01/2026

We hosted our first Saturday Drop In Program of the school year at the Jubilee Center last weekend! What a fantastic way to kick off the fall season. We were delighted to welcome students from all of our different sites for a fun day together.

A big thank you to the members of First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Christ Central Presbyterian Church, and Great Commission Community Church for volunteering with us this past weekend. We appreciate your support and the time you spent with our students!

09/25/2026

This year, 21 Little Lights students in our College and Career program are continuing their education at colleges and universities across the country! We look forward to seeing where this next year takes them and are proud of all their hard work. Thank you to our donors, mentors, volunteers, and staff for supporting our students!

As one of our students shared, “I’m grateful for the opportunities Little Lights has already given me, especially the chance to continue my education. I want to make the most of those opportunities and keep moving forward.”

09/24/2026

Why does Asian American history matter for Christians? This lecture seeks to answer this question by reviewing the history of the Chinese Exclusion Era (1882-1943), and the Chinese American Christians that lived during that time.

Led by Master of Theological Studies student, Samuel Chao, this Race Literacy Seminar will examine the religious lives of four Chinese Americans and highlight their social justice activism as a form of lived religion. Reflecting on these Chinese American Christian histories and religious frameworks can help inform our faithful witness during our present moment of intense immigration debates and political strife, which are not unlike the Chinese Exclusion Era.

Register for this $5 online seminar at the link in our bio.

09/21/2026

Homework Club is back! We are so thrilled to welcome our students back for another year of learning and new experiences. Students receive academic support from our dedicated volunteer tutors and staff while completing their homework. Through our partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank and DC Central Kitchen, students also receive a nutritious meal each night. We are grateful to our amazing volunteers and generous donors who help make Homework Club possible. We look forward to a wonderful year with our students!

09/11/2026

Thank you to Capitol Hill Community for their continued support of Little Lights! Their generosity enables our work supporting underserved students and families in DC through our K-8 after school programs, College and Career program, Family Center, and more. We’re so grateful for their partnership!

08/24/2026

Happy first day of school for DCPS students! A huge thank you to 601 NJ Concierge, Fulcrum Residential, and Business Operations Services of the FAA for their generosity in donating school supplies! Backpacks, crayons, notebooks, scissors, and more were donated so that our students had all the supplies needed for a new school year.

08/21/2026

As our team is preparing for the start of the new school year, we are recruiting new volunteers to serve in our after school programs! We have two main opportunities for regular volunteers:

-Homework Club: Support students pre-k through 8th grade with academics, recreation time, and meal times. Commit to serving one day a week from 3:30-6:00pm either weekly or biweekly.

-Reading and Math Heroes: Support students by providing one-to-one reading or math support. Commit to serving weekly on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm.

We’d love for you to consider joining us as a volunteer this school year - head to the link in our bio for more information on volunteering and to submit an application.

08/20/2026

Little Lights has been faithfully serving under-resourced students and families in DC for over 30 years through the faithful generosity of our donors. Our monthly donors in particular help reliably fund our programs, enabling our team to provide long-term and holistic support for students and families that need it most.

This month we have a unique opportunity for your giving to have double the impact! Through the generosity of our Board of Directors, we have $10,000 in matching funds available for our Monthly Donor Matching Campaign. In August, if you start a new monthly donation or increase your current monthly donation, your gift will be doubled for the next year!

Would you consider partnering with us as a monthly donor? Head to the link in our bio to start a monthly donation!

08/12/2026

Summer is a unique time for our College and Career program because our college students return, allowing us to see them in person!

This summer, 24 high school and college students worked with us part-time through DC’s Summer Youth Employment Program. These students helped make Summer Lights run smoothly by providing extra support for younger students needing one-to-one attention and leading cheers, games, and worship songs during Opening Assembly.

Additionally, we hosted a two day workshop where we supported high school students with college exploration and research and heard from some of our current college students about their experiences. We also led a session on goal setting for the upcoming school year, discussing potential challenges they may face and what resources are available to them to provide support.

It’s been a great summer with our College and Career students and we’re eager to continue supporting them as they begin a new school year!

08/07/2026

Last week we wrapped up Summer Lights, our 5-week summer day camp. Over 150 students participated in Summer Lights this year, playing games, learning dances, completing academic enrichment activities, and enjoying summer. It was a great summer filled with joy, learning, and friendship. We are so grateful for all our volunteers, staff, and donors who made Summer Lights possible!

Address

760 7th Street SE
Washington D.C., DC
20003

Telephone

+12025484021

Website

http://littlelights.org/, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026littlelightsgivingday/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Little Lights Urban Ministries posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
400 I Street, SW

Want your organization to be the top-listed non profit organization in Washington D.C.?