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One Family's Struggle. A Mission to Help Others Find a Way Forward.
In 2013, my wife and I experienced something no family should ever have to endure. We were first-time parents. Our precious daughter was born underweight, and we were doing everything we could to make ends meet. Then we found ourselves without electricity because we simply could not afford it. Suddenly, something most people take for granted—turning on a light, preparing a hot meal, keeping a home warm—became a daily challenge. No family should ever have to choose between put
Aug 123 min read
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Is the Light Back On? Helping People Find a Way Forward
When the power goes out, life can come to a standstill. No lights. No refrigeration. No comfortable place to escape extreme temperatures. No sense of security. But for some individuals and families, the challenge isn't a temporary outage caused by a storm. It's the struggle to afford essential needs and find the help they need to keep moving forward. At Lights Back On, we believe that light is more than electricity. It's safety. It's stability. It's dignity. It's hope. And so
Sep 13 min read
Turn the Lights Back On: Connecting Georgia Families to the Resources They Need
Every day, individuals and families face difficult choices when they don't have enough money to cover essential needs. A utility bill can compete with groceries. Housing costs can compete with transportation. Educational needs can be pushed aside simply because there isn't enough left after the necessities are covered. For some families, these challenges can mean living without reliable electricity, struggling to keep their homes at a safe temperature, or going without other
Aug 313 min read
Power the Core: Building the Infrastructure Behind the Mission
When People Need Help, They Need Somewhere to Turn. At Lights Back On, we believe that no individual or family should have to face a difficult circumstance without knowing where to turn. Our own experience taught us that lesson. Today, that experience has grown into a larger mission. Lights Back On is building its future as a 501(c)(3) Information & Referral (I&R) and Resource Navigation organization, connecting individuals and families with trusted resources, community o
Aug 213 min read
Light is a Right
No family should have to choose between a hot meal and paying the bills.
Aug 142 min read
One Family's Struggle. A Mission to Help Others Find a Way Forward.
In 2013, my wife and I experienced something no family should ever have to endure. We were first-time parents. Our precious daughter was born underweight, and we were doing everything we could to make ends meet. Then we found ourselves without electricity because we simply could not afford it. Suddenly, something most people take for granted—turning on a light, preparing a hot meal, keeping a home warm—became a daily challenge. No family should ever have to choose between put
Aug 123 min read
Lights Back On, Inc.: Hope Illuminated by Munroe Foundation
In a spirit of shared commitment to community well-being, Lights Back On, Inc., a distinguished nonprofit organization specializing in energy bill assistance, extends its sincere appreciation to the Richard C. Munroe Foundation for a substantial donation on January 1, 2023. At the heart of Lights Back On's mission is the Lights On Energy Assistance Team (LOEAT) initiative, an endeavor aimed at easing the energy burdens faced by vulnerable communities in Gwinnett County, DeKal
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Lights Back On, Inc.: From Providing Resources to Connecting People With Help
Since its founding in 2020, Lights Back On, Inc. has been guided by a simple belief: when people are facing difficult circumstances, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. Our journey began with a focus on helping vulnerable individuals and families navigate challenges involving basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, and education. As we have grown and learned more about the communities we hope to serve, our understanding of how we can make the greatest imp
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Lights Back On, Inc.: Illuminating Lives, Step by Step
Discover how giving with Lights Back On sparks joy and brings unexpected health benefits.
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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