Raise Your Helping Hand
516 Light Foundation is a non-profit aimed at spreading awareness, education, and resources to people affected by addiction without discrimination in the community.
Our Beliefs
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization here to break the stigma of alcohol and drug addiction. Our mission is to spread awareness, education, and resources to people affected by substance use. Helping those who struggle with this illness and their families on the road to recovery is our goal. We hope to encourage, engage, and equip others to believe in the possibilities. Together, living in great hope today!
How You Can Help
Send Donation
Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our one-click donation. We also do accept standard cash and check donations and please contact us for more information about how to support the foundation.
Become a Volunteer
You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. Sign up and you will be joining a group of change-makers, a network strong enough to impact positive change in the lives of those in recovery.
Testimonials
What People Say
You never know which way your life is going to go if you just take the correct action and go the positive way.
Brad Gerke
It’s not a struggle anymore. We’re at a point where we can enjoy life and just laugh at ourselves and be us.
Jessica Gerke
Recent Updates
Daily Herald – The opioid epidemic meets the COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 32 Chicago – Combating the Opioid Epidemic Amid CVOID-19
NBC 5 Chicago – Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Challenges for Those Suffering From Drug Addiction
Become a Volunteer
With the aim of helping as many people as possible, we always lack enthusiastic volunteers. Please contact us for more info.
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