The resolution recognizes and celebrates LightHouse DC for its significant contributions to assisting individuals and families transitioning from housing insecurity in the District of Columbia. Founded in 2017 by Brian Hart and Jingwen Sun, LightHouse DC aims to transform empty houses into homes by providing essential furniture and home goods to low-income residents. The organization collaborates with over 50 certified nonprofit and government partners to ensure that those affected by housing insecurity have a safe and stable environment to rebuild their lives.
The Council of the District of Columbia expresses its gratitude for LightHouse DC's dedication to community service and its positive impact on the lives of tens of thousands of residents. The resolution acknowledges the organization's mission to restore dignity and create stability for formerly unhoused individuals, emphasizing the importance of their work in fostering long-lasting change within the community. The resolution takes effect immediately upon its passage.