CARRY THE LIGHT, INC.
JONES, OK

Lance and Beth Pound started Carry the Light in January 2008. Beth, a teacher, became increasingly distraught as she watched children coming to school without school supplies. She shared her concerns with Lance, who echoed similar sentiments and experiences as he worked as a general contractor. It was at that point they decided it was time to do something to make difference…a time to Carry the Light. Today, Carry the Light helps meet the needs of those less fortunate. Requests often come from word of mouth. Other times, Lance or Beth discover opportunities to help others. With limited resources, Carry the Light reviews requests and helps those in the best way it can. Sometimes that help is in the form of direct donations of supplies or materials. Sometimes Carry the Light finds cash donors and then purchases supplies which are sent directly to those in need. For example, a Belize church group’s tractor broke down. All they needed was one $1,000 part. Carry the Light was able to raise $1,000 dollars to purchase the part, and and shipped it directly to the church. Part of Carry the Light’s hope is to provide assistance that promotes independent, sustainable living. All projects increase the capacity of those served. Lance and Beth Pound started Carry the Light in January 2008. Beth, a teacher, became increasingly distraught as she watched children coming to school without school supplies. She shared her concerns with Lance, who echoed similar sentiments and experiences as he worked as a general contractor. It was at that point they decided it was time to do something to make difference…a time to Carry the Light. Today, Carry the Light helps meet the needs of those less fortunate. Requests often come from word of mouth. Other times, Lance or Beth discover opportunities to help others. With limited resources, Carry the Light reviews requests and helps those in the best way it can. Sometimes that help is in the form of direct donations of supplies or materials. Sometimes Carry the Light finds cash donors and then purchases supplies which are sent directly to those in need. For example, a Belize church group’s tractor broke down. All they needed was one $1,000 part. Carry the Light was able to raise $1,000 dollars to purchase the part, and and shipped it directly to the church. Part of Carry the Light’s hope is to provide assistance that promotes independent, sustainable living. All projects increase the capacity of those served.