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Summer internship with area nonprofit prepares senior for future
Resource: Bridgewater State University
When Caroline Tripp, ’24, received an email from Diane Bell, Bridgewater State University’s vice president of outreach and engagement, recommending she apply for a summer internship with the Matt Light Foundation, she was intrigued.
The Light Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
The Light Foundation has announced four recipients for its Darke County Scholarships. On hand to present the scholarships was Greenville High School alum, three-time New England Patriots Super Bowl Champion and Light Foundation co-founder, Matt Light, along with his...
A Day of Gratitude and Inspiration: Camp Vohokase’s Unforgettable Journey
As the sun began to rise on a beautiful summer morning at Chenoweth Trails, the 13 eager campers of the Light Foundation's Camp Vohokase gathered from different corners of the country to start day two of the camp. Coming from Greenville, OH, Brockton, MA, the...
Light Foundation A Family Affair
Resource: My County Link
Matt Light is no stranger to Greenville and Darke County having graduated from Greenville Senior High where he played football for the Green Wave and went on to play football on a scholarship at Purdue University where he played left tackle behind his friend and future Super Bowl MVP, Quarterback Drew Brees. Light took up the position in 2001 for Tom Brady after being drafted by the New England Patriots launching a NFL career that includes three Super Bowl Championships.
Light Foundation Wraps Up Fifth Annual Timber Frame Leadership Camp!
Resource: Daily Advocate
It was another successful youth camp for the Light Foundation this past week. From July 16-19, 21 kids from around the country participated in the fifth annual Timber Frame Leadership Camp at Chenoweth Trails.
Empowering Young Men: Light Foundation Camp Vohokase Visits Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
In a world that continually seeks to shape the leaders of tomorrow, the Light Foundation Camp Vohokase stands out as a beacon of empowerment. Committed to nurturing 13 young men into Responsible, Ethical, Accountable, Leaders (REAL), the camp recently embarked on an...
2023 Light Foundation Leadership Conference
For the second time since the pandemic, this year’s annual Leadership Conference took place at Bridgewater State University on May 18th! At this year’s conference, 150 students ranging from freshmen to juniors came from six different schools in the area, Brockton,...
The Light Foundation & RI DEM Team Up for the 3rd annual Youth Wild Turkey Hunt!
For the third year in a row, the Light Foundation teamed up with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Fish & Wildlife and Rhode Island Environmental Police to provide ten young people with an experience of a lifetime filled with turkey...
Recap of the 14th Annual Ohio Youth Wild Turkey Hunt!
The 14th annual Youth Wild Turkey Hunt at Chenoweth Trails was a weekend filled with leadership building skills, education, and a whole lot of fun – all in the outdoors! We welcomed 17 young aspiring hunters, mostly beginners, to our Darke County facility to sleep in yurts nestled in the woods.
Camp Vohokase Visits the Light Foundation’s Corporate Partner, Haynes Group, and Others!
As we look back on the month of March, we can’t help but focus on the impact made on the sophomore class in our Vohokase Cultural Leadership Program through a hometown visit. The mission of this flag-ship program is to walk alongside 16 young men each year to help...
