Our Mission

The mission of the Little Light Community Collective is to cultivate healing, connection, and hope through peer support and trauma-informed storytelling. We create a gentle place to land and a place to rise together—where stories are shared, community is built, and no one has to heal alone.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every person has a space to feel seen, heard, and supported; where healing is shared, stories create impact, and community fosters hope and resilience. Our aim is to nurture a future where connection, empathy, and collective care form the foundation of personal and collective growth.

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Letter from the Founder

The mental health space has always called to me, because it’s important and because it’s deeply personal. Through my own lived experiences, I have known what it feels like to be in a dark place, to struggle, and to feel unsure where to turn. At times, those feelings do still come back up for me now.

What has helped me most on my journey has been feeling validated, seeing my experiences reflected in others, and realizing that I am not alone. Now, it’s important to acknowledge that the healing journey is not easy or linear, and it takes time, but even a small glimmer of light—hope, connection, or understanding—can make all the difference, even in just that moment.

Storytelling and peer support have played a huge role in my path toward healing. It was through hearing others’ stories and sharing my own that I discovered hope, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward. From those experiences and hearing others, the idea for this space was born.

I never imagined I could build something from scratch. Something that is shaped by my experiences and my desire to help others. And yet, here we are.

My hope is that this space can be what I once needed—a place that empowers, validates, and connects you. You deserve support. You are not alone on this journey. You matter.

This is my little light—a space of hope, healing, and inspiration. I hope it can help you find your own glimmer of light.

With warmth and solidarity,

Lily Baker

Founder, Little Light Community Collective

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Our Core Values

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Peer Support & Connection

We believe in the power of shared experience. Healing is amplified when people support one another, listen without judgment, and show up for each other.

Trauma-Informed Care

We prioritize safety, respect, and understanding, creating a space where everyone’s experiences are acknowledged and honored.

Storytelling & Expression

Stories are transformative. We celebrate the sharing of personal journeys as a pathway to healing, reflection, and growth.

Gentleness & Presence

We approach everyone with compassion, patience, and empathy, recognizing that healing happens at each person’s pace.

Community & Belonging

We strive to create a space where people feel seen, heard, and included—where diversity is valued and every voice matters.

Hope & Resilience

We nurture collective hope, celebrating small acts of courage and growth, and reminding each person that they are never alone in their journey.

Creativity & Innovation

We embrace creative approaches to healing and connection, using storytelling, art, and imaginative methods to engage and uplift.