A Child's Light

09/03/2026

This past Tuesday, A Child’s Light was grateful to attend the wonderful barbecue luncheon hosted by the Chester County United Way!

It was such a meaningful opportunity to come together with fellow nonprofit leaders, community partners, local leaders, and government officials, all united by a shared commitment to making Chester County an even stronger community.

Events like these are a wonderful reminder of the power of connection and collaboration. When organizations and leaders come together, we can share ideas, build partnerships, and create an even greater impact for the individuals and families we serve.

We are incredibly grateful for all that the Chester County United Way does to support local nonprofits and strengthen our community. Their commitment to bringing people and organizations together helps make important work and meaningful change possible.

Thank you, Chester County United Way, for hosting such a wonderful afternoon and for all you do for A Child’s Light and so many other organizations throughout our community! 💛

Together, we can continue bringing Light, Hope & Healing to children and families who need it most. ✨

Leslie Holt
Daisy Lara Bennett
Meg Smith
Tina Ayala Koenig
Chester County United Way

09/01/2026

We are still reeling over our Strong Bodies, Calm Minds program! Read the full article at: https://www.mychesco.com/a/news/health-medical/mental-health/a-childs-light-tests-movement-based-trauma-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDvMVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUNTNndVOEZMU0FUY3FxbkVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEemHDtGg61sQwHv92yGBxSbYEh5O-FVQTAhU3-PFDhOILkQL7MFJgR_qpR0cg_aem_JYpj2bvYX--mYYCVtklkIg

🥊🧠 Can movement help children work through trauma when words are difficult to find?

Downingtown nonprofit A Child’s Light recently completed a four-week pilot program combining therapeutic support with non-contact boxing, jump rope, grounding exercises and other physical activities for Chester County children affected by trauma.

The Strong Bodies, Calm Minds program was offered to families at no cost. Seven children actively participated, learning to recognize emotions, distinguish between heightened and regulated states, and develop self-regulation skills through movement and therapeutic reflection. ❤️

Organizers report that parents noticed progress and asked whether the program would return. That response is already shaping the next phase: A Child’s Light plans to expand future sessions from four weeks to eight and eventually bring the model to additional communities.

The approach incorporates somatic therapy, which focuses on connections between physical experiences and emotional responses—potentially giving children another way to engage when directly discussing difficult experiences is challenging.

Families interested in a future session can join a waitlist, while the nonprofit is seeking support to continue and expand the program.

👉 Find the link for more information in the comments!

08/31/2026

Join us TOMORROW at Appetites On Main from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and 20% of your purchase will be donated to A Child's Light!

Dine in, bar orders, and take out via phone or www.AppetitesOnMain.com all qualify!

To support A Child's Light, you must show the official Dine & Donate flyer to your server, bartender, or staff!

We hope to see you tomorrow!!

08/31/2026

A huge thank you to The Alliance for Health Equity for your donation and for your continued support of A Child's Light and our mission! Thank you for your support!

08/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Westminster Presbyterian Church for your donation and continued support of our mission! Thank you for believing in our work and for being such an important part of our community. 🙏✨

08/27/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 1 at Appetites on Main in Exton for an easy way to support children in our community- just by going out to eat!

Appetites on Main has generously partnered with A Child's Light, donating 20% of qualifying purchases back to help fund trauma-informed therapy for local children.

Here's all you have to do:

🍴 Grab dinner between 5–9 PM
📄 Present the fundraiser flyer when ordering
💛 Enjoy a great meal while giving back

Whether you're meeting friends after work, taking the family out, or grabbing takeout on a busy Tuesday, your dinner can help change a child's life.

PLEASE SHARE! Save the date, invite a friend, and we'll see you there!

08/25/2026

⛳️ We’re Swinging “Fore” the Kids—and we’d love for you to join us! 💛

We are so grateful for the incredible sponsors who have already committed to supporting our Swinging “Fore” the Kids Golf Outing on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at The Willows Golf Lounge in Malvern!

We’re still looking for additional sponsors to help us make this special evening a success. A Child’s Light provides children and teens with expedited access to trauma-informed mental health therapy at no cost to their families. Every sponsorship helps bring hope, healing, and brighter futures to local children.

🌟 Multiple sponsorship levels are available, making it easy to find an opportunity that fits your business and your budget.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’d love to have you on board!

👉 View sponsorship opportunities:
https://givebutter.com/SwingingForeTheKidsSponsors

Also email [email protected] for more information.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for helping us light the way for children in need. 💛✨

08/24/2026

A huge thank you to Chester County United Way for supporting A Child's Light and for so generously hosting our "Strong Bodies, Calm Minds" series. We appreciate your support!

08/22/2026

💛 WE’RE SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS NEWS! 💛 We’re incredibly grateful to see the story of strong bodies, combine being shared through the Chester County Press ! What began nearly a year ago as a vision has now become a completed pilot – in the response from the boys and families who participated has been incredibly encouraging. Read the full article here: https://pr.chestercounty.com/article/A-Childs-Light-Successfully-Completes-Somatic-Movement-Pilot-Program-Strong-Bodies-Calm-Minds-to-Support-Youth-Mental-Health/6a870946e2557832e111023e. A special thank you to Nexus Diaries for helping A Child’s Light share our stories!