Light Your Way

10/26/2026

At Light Your Way, our mission has always been about more than pouring candles- it’s about bringing light into the dark places and standing by our recovery community.
​Right now, our partners at Empower House Recovery in Knoxville are facing a critical challenge: an unexpected utility bill exceeding $17,000 across their 10 recovery homes.
​These 10 houses provide safe, structured housing for 141 residents actively working toward long-term recovery. Keeping these doors open and the lights on is vital for their healing and daily stability.
​How Light Your Way is stepping up and how YOU can join us:
​Candles for a Cause: A portion of all Light Your Way candle and wax melt orders placed or sales this week will be donated directly to help cover this $17,000 bill. (Oct. 26- Nov.1)
Direct Support: You can also donate directly to Empower House at $Empowerhouserecovery
Amplify the Message: Please hit SHARE on this post! Reaching the right eyes in our community makes all the difference.
​Together, we can ensure these 141 men and women continue to have a warm, safe place to call home while they rebuild their lives. Thank you for helping us light the way!
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10/20/2026

As many of our friends and followers know we are in the process of turning Light Your Way LLC into a nonprofit and have legal representation already working on our application which will be filed hopefully by the end of the year, BUT this one couldnt wait ya'll!!

Help Light Your Way keep the lights on at an amazing program in Knoxville.

Empower House Recovery has 10 houses and 141 beds currently and is run by an amazing group of men I am honored to know. This program helps hundreds of men and woman in our communities, has been in business for a few years now with a proven track record, is a top provider for numerous reputable agencies in Tennessee. This program has helped hundreds find a path to recovery and stay on it with the hopes that they will Light the way for others. We are needing to help Empower House Recovery raise $17,000 dollars to help keep their lights on and continue helping individuals who are struggling with addiction in East Tennessee.

Anyone in this field will tell you that its rarely as lucrative as some may think and sometimes things happen and you are stuck with an unexpected expense. Sometimes a very large one! Empower House Recovery was hit with an electric bill for 17k and when its the light bill you dont ask to many questions you just pay it. Its the light company and they have a business to run to….I suppose.

***Attention***

Light Your Way will NOT be handling the funds at all and prefer you not send directly to us in any way and only use the cashapp provided which goes directly to the organization its intended to help.

We ask anyone willing to help to please donate directly to the Empower House Recovery cashapp account found below:

As always, we will continue “Pouring light into dark places.”

10/12/2026

Support local while keeping your home cozy this season!
​Did you know you can grab your favorite Light Your Way hand-poured soy candles and wax melts right in town?
​We are so proud to partner with local small businesses across our community! You can find our 100% soy candles, cotton & wood wick vessels, and wax melts locally at:
​Local Shop Displays: Check our retail shelves for full seasonal fragrance restocks! (Drop by to sniff your favorite fall and cozy blends in person!)
​Custom & Wholesale Orders: Need a bulk order for your business, an event, or holiday gifts? We do custom labeling and vessels!
​Online / Direct Messaging: Looking for a specific scent profile? Message me directly to arrange local pickup!
​Every single candle is hand-poured right here in East Tennessee with 100% soy wax and full moon water, bringing warmth, light, and recovery support back into our local community.
​Pop into your favorite local spot this week to shop small, or send me a DM to grab yours!
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10/11/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER for Overdose Awareness Candles...
​If you poured a custom candle at our International Overdose Awareness Day at Volunteer Landing, this is a quick reminder regarding pickup!
​Please make sure to pick up your candles or reach out to me before Friday evening. I will be heading into Knoxville soon to pick up any remaining candles from the site.
​Action Needed: If you haven't grabbed yours yet, please send me Amanda Mink (Cothern) a quick DM today so we can coordinate getting your candles safely into your hands!
​Thank you all again for pouring your hearts and memories into these special candles. Please share this post so everyone in our community sees it!
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10/08/2026

At Light Your Way, our core mission has always been about finding ways to serve, uplift, and shine a light in our local community.
​We recently had the privilege of donating a mobility wheelchair to the wonderful team at MDC- The Gateway- (Metro Drug Coalition).
​This wheelchair was originally gifted to us through a generous personal contact, and after looking at our operational needs, Timothy Mink and I Amanda Mink (Cothern) realized it could do so much more good in the hands of an organization that serves local individuals and families every single day on a larger capacity.
​We are so grateful for the work MDC does in our region, and we’re honored to pass this resource along where it can directly help someone in need.
​Thank you to everyone who supports Light Your Way - together, we keep making a real difference right here in East Tennessee!
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10/05/2026

Integrity Tattoo TN is stocked with our new fall scents!