Light2Give.org

Light to Learn. Light to Give.

Empowering middle school (aka Jr high school) students with hands-on STEM education while bringing hope and light to those in need.

Mission Statement

At Light2Give, we believe learning and giving go hand in hand. Our nonprofit provides solar lantern kits to K–12 teachers across the United States. Through building these lanterns, students explore renewable energy, practice STEM skills, and experience the power of service. Once complete, the students donate their solar lantern to a local nonprofit that serves the unhoused members of their community. That nonprofit then distributes the solar lanterns (along with a note written by the students) to people in need. 

How It Works

1. We Provide the Kits
   Teachers receive free classroom-ready solar lantern kits and curriculum support.

2. Students Build & Learn
   Hands-on assembly helps students understand solar technology and renewable energy.

3. Lanterns Are Donated
   Finished lanterns are donated to local organizations that serve unhoused individuals and families.

Why It Matters

• For Students: A meaningful STEM experience that connects science to real-world impact.

• For Communities: A source of light and safety for people living without reliable electricity.

• For All of Us: A reminder that when we learn and give together, everyone benefits.

Call to Action

Join us in sparking brighter futures.

• Teachers: Request solar lantern kits for your classroom on the APPLY page.

• Donors: Help fund lanterns and empower students.

• Nonprofits: Partner with us to receive lanterns for your community.

Together, we can light the way—one lantern, one lesson, one life at a time.