Help make quality lighting accessible to everyone.
Light Equity brings lighting knowledge, design resources, and professional support to communities affected by disaster and systemic disinvestment.
Your contribution helps people make better lighting decisions - supporting safer homes, healthier environments, stronger communities, and a more equitable recovery.
Because good lighting should not be a luxury.
Support Light Equity
What your support makes possible
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Accessible guidance
We create clear standards, toolkits, and educational resources that help residents and builders make informed lighting decisions.
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Professional design access
We connect communities with lighting designers, technical specialists, and reliable product resources.
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Community-centered planning
We listen first - working alongside residents and local partners to ensure lighting responds to lived needs and community priorities.
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Long-term change
We advocate for lighting to be recognized as an essential part of housing, public health, resilience, and equitable community development.
Beginning in Los Angeles. Designed to travel.
Our flagship initiative, Light for LA, supports communities rebuilding after the wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
The initiative is developing residential lighting guidelines, community planning resources, professional partnerships, and practical tools for homeowners and builders. What we learn in Los Angeles will help create a model that can be adapted by other communities facing disaster, displacement, or long-term disinvestment.
Help us build a brighter and more equitable future
When communities have access to better design information, they are better equipped to make decisions that support safety, wellness, resilience, and belonging.
Together, we can put the knowledge and resources of the lighting community to work where they can make a meaningful difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Light Equity is a fiscally sponsored program of Miyamoto Relief, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a donation receipt for your records.
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Your contribution supports Light Equity’s programs and operations, including accessible lighting guidelines, community workshops, professional design assistance, pilot projects, advocacy, and partnerships. It also helps us build tools that can be adapted for communities facing disaster and systemic disinvestment.
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Yes! We welcome lighting professionals, community advocates, educators, manufacturers, students, and others who share our mission. Opportunities may include professional services, community workshops, research, resource development, outreach, and program support. Contact us to tell us about your interests and experience.
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Yes, when they align with an identified community or program need. We may accept lighting equipment, professional services, meeting space, printing, technology, and other useful resources. Please contact us before arranging a donation so we can confirm its suitability, timing, and delivery requirements.
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Yes. You may dedicate your contribution in honor or memory of someone special. Include their name with your donation. If you would like someone to be notified of your gift, please provide their contact information or reach out to us after donating.
Light Equity is a fiscally sponsored program of Miyamoto Relief. Contributions support Light Equity’s charitable programs and are administered through our fiscal sponsor.