UPLIFT and UNBOUND
LIGHT TO LIGHT
Light to Light is a compassionate non -profit organization dedicated to providing support to individuals in the recovery community. This includes funds and support to help remove barriers to sustain sobriety (a clean and sober productive lifestyle).
Our Vision is to remove barriers to successful transition from active addiction to active, positive, empowered, strength-based integration into healthy community and family life.
At Light to Light Inc NFP with 501 (c)(3) status, We are driven by a simple belief: real healing starts with community. Our goal is to bring vital resources to people who need them. starting in Will County and one day expanding to other counties, the entire state of Illinois, or even beyond—maybe California!
At Light to Light, we’re preparing to bridge a critical gap for people transitioning out of inpatient addiction treatment. With your help, we’ll provide the tools they need to thrive; For example: rides to recovery meetings, rent clean and sober homes, clothing, food, and NA/AA books. But this is not enough; we also hope to strengthen family members and support people who are also affected by their loved ones’ addiction. By supporting these supporters, we take a wholistic approach that heals families and communities—because we’re all interconnected, and boosting their strength increases everyone’s recovery, from the individual to the entire community.
Please explore our Resource Page; The Founder's Blog Page (where you can read the Founder's Story) and consider donating. We plan to add much more to our website to make it a helpful resource for individuals in need and for those who want to help. We hope to facilitate healthy connections and grow together with our community.
Our Mission is to Heal, Uplift, and Unbound (free) the human soul.
LIGHT TO LIGHT LOVE IN ACTION
Addiction thrives on shame—it whispers you’re a failure, keeps you hiding. But you’re not the problem; you’re in a fight. First, ditch the guilt: grab a scrap of paper, write one thing you’re ashamed of—“I messed up last night,” whatever it is. Now rip it up, toss it. Tell yourself, “I’m more than this.” It’s not a fix, but it’s a crack in shame’s armor. Next, reach out—call the Illinois Warm Line at 1-866-359-7953, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. No crisis needed; just say, “I’m struggling.” They’ll listen, no judgment. I saw this work—a friend carried shame for years, thought he was trash. One day, he told me, “I can’t keep this in.” He called a line, cried, and slept better that night. In Will County, you’ve got options like Stepping Stones at (815) 744-4555—people who get it. Shame says you’re alone; that’s a lie. You’re human, worth helping. Try this: stand up, look in a mirror, say, “I’m fighting, and that’s enough.” One small move—ripping paper, making a call—starts the shift. You don’t have to carry this forever. Let it go today, even a little. You’re stronger than the weight.
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