The Light Foundation
Inspiration for GenerationsIn 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.
Who We Are
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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New Outdoor Leadership Program – Hooked on Fishing!
The Light Foundation is beyond excited to roll out a new program, Hooked on Fishing! Although new to us, it is not new to the Darke County community, as its prior name was “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs.” This program has been a blessing to our community for the...
Light Foundation Awards Annual Scholarships
Since 2008, the Light Foundation has given more than $70,000 in scholarships to students residing in Massachusetts and Darke County, Ohio! The four recent graduates chosen are each receiving a $1,000 scholarship to help them further their education. And the winners...
Meet our Spring Leadership Externs!
Leadership can be taught in all stages of life, but we see a greater impact made when working hands-on with those on their way to earning a diploma. Young adults are eager to soak up as much information as possible and open their eyes to new experiences before...
In the News
CHS students attend Light Leadership Conference
Resource: Darke County Now
The Light Foundation presented four scholarships for its Darke County Scholarships Friday morning at Chenoweth Trails.
Light Foundation Awards Scholarships
Resource: Darke County Now
The Light Foundation presented four scholarships for its Darke County Scholarships Friday morning at Chenoweth Trails.
Light Foundation graduates four
Resource: Darke County Now
The Light Foundation flagship program Camp Vohokase graduated four Leadership Academy young men bringing the total number of alumni to 42 since its start in 2011.
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.
Get In Touch
440 Greenville Nashville Road
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 316-6352
1 Merchant St. #4
Sharon, MA 02067
