The Light Foundation

Inspiration for Generations

In 2001, former NFL player and 3x Superbowl Champion, Matt Light, and his wife Susie, established The Light Foundation to help young people develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create a meaningful and productive future.

Our Mission

Serving the Youth in New England,

the Midwest, & Beyond!

At the Light Foundation, we believe through hard work and achievement, self–confidence is built. This is one of the best defenses a child can have against negative influences. Through our unique programming, we provide young adults outdoor and hands-on learning opportunities and inspire young people to believe in themselves and their ability to be great leaders. Not only are we helping them down their own path toward becoming successful adults, but we are building healthy, responsible, and motivated citizens for generations to come.

While our roots are in New England and the Midwest, we serve youth from across the country — welcoming participants from a wide range of backgrounds and communities to take part in our programs.

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Helping Kids Become R.E.A.L

Responsible

Ethical

Accountable

Leaders

“Our goal is to inspire kids to work hard, put their best foot forward, and strive
to become champions in the game of life.”

– Matt Light, Co-Founder

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A Ball of Fun at the 12th Annual Fools’ Night Out!

Apr 9, 2025 | Events

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the 12th Annual Fools’ Night Out! This year’s event was an absolute blast, filled with laughter, unforgettable moments, and of course, plenty of pranks. With your help, we made strides in raising funds for the expansion of...

Forming Leadership: A Winter Update on the Camp Vohokase Junior Class

Mar 3, 2025 | Camp Vohokase Hometown Visit, News, Programming

To round out the last of our winter visits, we spent quality time with Urijah, Marius, and Lashawn – the juniors from our Camp Vohokase program from Dayton, Ohio. Together, we made unforgettable memories while catching up on each others lives at Scene 75, Buffalo Wild...

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Our Corporate Partners

We are honored to have such incredible partners who believe in our mission at the Light Foundation. These partnerships help provide continuing support for our programs.