Who We Are

We are a non-profit urban ministry dedicated to expressing the love of Christ to underserved children, youth, and families in Washington, DC, particularly at Potomac Gardens public housing in SE.

Mission

Little Lights Urban Ministries empowers underserved youth and families in Washington, DC with the love of Christ. We seek to develop their God-given potential spiritually, socially, and intellectually through academics, life skills, the arts, and discipleship.

Vision

We envision a place where underserved children and youth in Washington, DC find compassion, empowerment, and resources to thrive and grow into young adults of character, emotional health, creativity, and responsibility.

We envision a place of racial and class reconciliation where diverse people come together to strengthen the community and support families in need.

We envision a place of learning, laughter, grace, and celebration where the potential of children and youth are realized where caring adults find community and purpose.

We envision lives transformed daily by hope, compassion, and the commitment of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

At A Glance

  • Founded in 1995 by Korean-American, Steven Park
  • Serving over 100 children from the Potomac Gardens Public Housing Complex and surrounding neighborhood each year
  • 14 full-time staff members, including 6 AmeriCorps VISTA members
  • One of 68 organizations selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Catalogue for Philanthropy. The Catalogue called Little Lights, “one of the best small charities in the Washington DC Region.”

Partner Organizations

Foundations Supporting Programs in 2009-2010

Cafritz Foundation
Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Commonweal Foundation
DC Children & Youth Investment Trust Corporation
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
From Here to There
Jurie Foundation
Meyer Foundation
U.S. Dream Academy / Sasha Bruce Youthwork
YouthPartners NET

Financial Information

If you would like more information on governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements of Little Lights Urban Ministries please contact Jane Pak at jane@littlelights.org