Recent Event Highlights
Join us as we celebrate togetherness, compassion, and the unforgettable moments that bring us closer through our community events.
Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
This Thanksgiving, the Mother of Light Center (MOLC) is on a mission to bring warmth, hope, and full holiday meals to over 500 families in our community.
How You Can Help
Volunteer: Pack and deliver meals from Nov 25-27. We need extra hands, especially Spanish speakers on delivery day, Nov 27. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Donate: Your financial support will help us purchase food and supplies to ensure every family gets a full Thanksgiving meal.
Date of Meal Distribution: Wednesday, November 27
Christmas Toy Drive
This holiday season, the Mother of Light Center (MOLC) is spreading the joy of Christmas to families in need, and we need your help!
How You Can Help
Bring joy by donating gifts. See our Wish List and deliver your donations to MOLC by Thursday, December 12.
Our Goal
600 gifts for children (ages 1-10)
400 gift Cards ($25-$30)
Christmas Toy Distribution
Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at St. Rita’s Church for our Christmas Gift Distribution.
How You Can Help
We need volunteers, including high school students, to help make the day special. Earn service hours while spreading holiday joy!
Join Us at Art on the Avenue
Mother of Light Center is proud to be a featured artist at this year’s Art on the Avenue Festival! We will be showcasing beautiful creations from our Sewing School, where we empower women by teaching essential life skills through the art of sewing.
Art on the Avenue, a vibrant multicultural festival in Alexandria, Virginia, celebrates diversity through creativity. Join us on October 5 to experience MOLC’s talent and craftsmanship.
Spring2Action - Alexandria's Day of Giving!
Our 2024 Spring2Action goal is to raise $45,000 for additional space and equipment. This will enable us to meet the growing needs of our programs which provide critical food, faith, education, support and life skills to at-risk adults and youth within our local Alexandria community.
Help us reach our goal! Donate now through April 24.
2023 Christmas Toy Distribution
The blessing of Advent is upon us. Join MOLC to spread the light of Christmas by giving the gift of joy to children in need within in our community during this heartwarming event December 16th–17th.
2023 Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Join MOLC in spreading joy this Thanksgiving by providing meals to families in need. We're partnering with the community to deliver holiday meals to 475 families this year.
2023 Christmas Toy Drive
Mother of Light Center is on a mission to distribute gifts to over 500 children this Christmas, and we need your help. Please consider donating a new gift valued between $25 to $35 or gift cards to Walmart or Target by December 16th–17th.