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Strategic Plan Note from our Development Director
At the Light Foundation, we have always believed that leadership is not simply taught - it is lived, modeled, and cultivated through meaningful experiences. As we look ahead, our strategic plan is rooted in a clear and compelling vision: to expand our reach, deepen...
A Day of Service, Learning, and Brotherhood in Plant City, Florida
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a full day in Plant City, Florida alongside Michael, Travis, Junior, and Jesus — a day that blended service, professional growth, learning, and a lot of fun. What started as a simple outing became a meaningful reminder of how...
Local Author Lisa Hildebrand Brings “Hatching Snappers” and Sign Language Fun to Darke County First Graders at LIGHT Project Family Fun Day
Darke County, OH — The LIGHT Project, an outdoor literacy program offered through the Light Foundation’s Leadership Academy, co-founded by Matt and Susie Light, hosted an exciting Family Fun Day for first graders across Darke County. Local author Lisa Hildebrand of...
Stairway to Seven a Success for Two Missions!
We are so grateful to everyone who participated in the Stairway to Seven sweepstakes! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise meaningful funds for two nonprofits—the Light Foundation and the Ron Burton Training Village. Your involvement is helping carry...
Reconnecting in Dayton: A Hometown Visit for Our New Senior Class
The Camp Vohokase Fall Visit with the Dayton, Ohio class was an unforgettable weekend filled with laughter, teamwork, and reflection. Each visit is a reminder of the deep bonds formed through the Camp Vohokase brotherhood, and this fall trip captured that spirit...
21st Annual Matt Light Celebrity Shoot-Out
Wow! We’re so thrilled and thankful for all of the support for our 21st Annual Matt Light Celebrity Shoot-Out! The bar was high after last year’s milestone 20-year celebration, but our 2025 event exceeded all expectations. With more participants than ever and a...
Camp Vohokase 2025: Nine Days of Growth, Leadership, and Lifelong Memories
This summer, Camp Vohokase welcomed another incredible group of young men for a nine-day leadership experience they’ll never forget. Our Seniors from Brockton, MA, Juniors from Dayton, OH, Sophomores from Plant City, FL, and Freshmen from Lawrence, MA came together...
Light Foundation Recognizes Darke County Youth with Annual Scholarship Awards
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 Light Foundation Scholarship Program—four outstanding students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and service throughout their high school careers. Each of these students has earned a...
10th Anniversary Light Foundation Leadership Conference
This year marked another major programming milestone for the Light Foundation: the 10th anniversary of our Leadership Conference. What began as a pilot program in a warehouse in Franklin, MA, has since grown into a powerful one-day summit that’s ignited passion,...
The Inaugural Buckeye Blast: A Milestone Event for The Light Foundation
The inaugural Buckeye Blast, held on May 13, 2025, at Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio, marked a significant milestone for The Light Foundation. Co-founded by Matt Light, New England Patriots Hall of Famer, and his wife Susie, the event brought together...
