About Hope To Light
Funding specific needs for specific communities with radical transparency
To ignite hope and empower communities, organizations, and schools through creative fundraising, storytelling, and purpose-driven campaigns. We partner directly with their missions to spark lasting growth and real-world impact.
We envision a world where every act of generosity lights the way for others. By sharing stories of hope and transformation, we inspire a global movement that turns compassion into action and dreams into lasting change.
Our Two Annual Campaigns
Focused giving. Measurable impact.
Books for Kids
Every December
We partner with schools, libraries, and youth programs to provide books for children who need them. Every campaign follows the same model: $10 = 1 book. Simple math. Clear impact. Real books in real kids' hands.
2025 Campaign: Light the Shelves raised $1,806 for Our Lady of the Lake School, delivering 180 books to students in Lake Oswego, OR.
Balut for Bravery
Every April/May
We support veterans with resources they actually need. Each campaign targets a specific veteran program or organization with a specific goal. Every dollar is tracked. Every outcome is shared.
2026 Campaign: Details coming soon. We're identifying the right veteran organization and the specific need we'll fund together.
How We Work
Hyper-Specific Campaigns
We don't fund "education in general" or "veteran support broadly." We pick one school, one program, one specific need, and one deadline. You know exactly what you're funding before you give a dollar.
Radical Transparency
Public donor walls. Live campaign stats. Real-time tracking. Every donation accounted for. No hidden fees. No overhead mystery. You see exactly where your money goes.
Personal Touch at Scale
Photos of impact. Thank you emails. Real stories from real people. We treat every campaign like we're raising money from our own family—because we are. Every donor matters.
Meet the Founders
Kaid Collins
Co-Founder
Founder of Synergy Collaborations, Kaid brings expertise in AI, storytelling, and sales to Hope To Light. He believes in the power of specific, transparent campaigns to create real change.
Olivia Collins
Co-Founder
With a background in communications, operations, and customer success, Olivia ensures every campaign runs smoothly and every donor feels valued.
Together, Kaid and Olivia lead Hope To Light with a commitment to personal touch, radical transparency, and campaigns that make a real difference in the communities they serve.
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