Give Light Challenge 2024 (11/14/24)
During the Give Light Challenge, your support multiplies. Our generous friends, Gary and Jane Booth, have offered to match every gift to SonLight Power, up to $80,000, now until December 31, 2024. Read more...
Giddy Up: Solar Meets Equine Therapy (10/24/24)
Equipping a horse farm with solar power in Cincinnati’s Price Hill neighborhood? Yes, that just happened. Read more...
SonLight Power Fall 2024 Newsletter (9/4/24)
Enjoy stories of your lasting impact in the SonLight Power Fall 2024 newsletter. Read more...
Joy is Universal (8/22/24)
SonLight Power mission trip volunteer and first-year college student, Kathryn Council recalls the personal impact a Honduran mission trip had - not only on the remote community where she served, but on herself as well. Read more...
Beacon of Hope, Powered by the Son/sun (7/25/24)
SonLight Power was excited to equip Lydia’s House with solar power, saving their mission valuable resources that can instead be redirected to impact the women and children they serve in Cincinnati. Read more...
Using Solar to Elevate Orphan Care (6/27/24)
Colin Sorensen found a perfect match for his skills and interests with a SonLight Power co-op: faith, sustainable energy, and Spanish. See your impact from a solar project that equips Back2Back Ministries' Monterrey, Mexico campus from the eyes of this SonLight Power co-op. Read more...
Tribute to Ann Rainey (5/14/24)
Ann Rainey followed the Son into heaven on August 2, 2023. She had a profound, lasting impact on SonLight Power. Her husband and founder of SonLight Power, Allen Rainey, reflects on why the mission was made possible through her. Read more...
SonLight SpotLight: Gary Booth (3/6/24)
Faithful donors like you fuel SonLight Power impact. Long-time friend, ambassador, and philanthropist Gary Booth is no exception. Check out Gary’s inspirational legacy of lasting impact. Read more...
SonLight SpotLight: Clay Luna & Family (2/1/24)
Think you know Clay Luna? Think again. Explore the dynamic life of SonLight Power’s Director of Programs as Clay and Melissa Luna navigate the intersection of work, family, and adoption. Discover a journey shaped by dedication, family bonds, sacrifice, and the grace that sustains them through it all. Read more...
A Life-Changing Adventure (12/14/23)
In October 2023, Vineyard Cincinnati Church teamed with SonLight Power on a mission trip to Honduras that made a lasting impact in the lives of those served and those serving. Read more...
You Can Be A Beacon of Hope (11/10/23)
Your gift creates a ripple effect in communities near and far. Read more...
Revisiting Baby SonLight 10 Years Later (11/2/23)
See what happened when a long-time SonLight Power advocate returned to the same medical clinic in Central Africa where 10 years ago, a new mother was so impacted by the experience of having the presence of light in her delivery room that she named her baby ‘SonLight.’ Read more...
SonLight SpotLight: Jill Council (5/16/23)
As Mission Coordinator, Jill manages logistics, volunteer recruitment, and much more. Discover why Jill matters so much to the SonLight Power mission and those around her. Read more...
SonLight Power Spring 2023 Newsletter (4/27/23)
Enjoy stories of your lasting impact in the SonLight Power Spring 2023 newsletter. Read more...
Teen Spirit in Puerto Rico: Part II (3/30/23)
Nine hardworking, energetic teenagers were part of our solar power nonprofit team in Puerto Rico that made a lasting impact in many ways. Read more...
Partnership Multiplies Your Impact (2/19/23)
The El Ayudante campus in Honduras now has solar power to run its student learning center and dental and medical clinic. With such a like-minded mission, SonLight Power proved to be the perfect solar energy partner. Read more...
You Shine Light in the Darkness (12/8/22)
See how your support multiplies to transform lives. Read more...
Partnership Equips Back2Back Ministries Community Center (11/3/22)
SonLight Power traveled to Mexico to equip a nonprofit organization with solar power, enabling a global orphan care mission to reallocate resources toward Kingdom impact rather than electric utility expenses. Read more...
Partnership Answers Decade of Prayers (10/19/22)
Imagine being part of a solar missions team that plays a role in answering a 10-year prayer. Learn about a SonLight Power mission trip to Honduras. Read more...
SonLight Power Summer|Fall 2022 Newsletter (8/26/22)
Enjoy stories of your lasting impact in the SonLight Power Summer|Fall 2022 newsletter Read more...
Beacon on a Hill Shines in Lincoln Heights (7/20/22)
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." In the spirit of Matthew 5:14, a new solar array sits atop a hill in Lincoln Heights for all to see. Read more...
SonLight SpotLight: Sady Ramos (6/9/22)
Get to know long-time Honduran volunteer, Sady Ramos, and the impact you have made in his life and in the communities he has served with SonLight Power. Read more...
CHCA & SonLight Power: Partnership for Lasting Impact in Puerto Rico (4/8/22)
SonLight Power partnered with Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy on a January-term service immersion trip to equip a Puerto Rican church community with faith-filled hope and solar-powered resilience to combat future hurricane seasons and related power outages. Read more...
Not Just for Church Groups (3/1/22)
Think SonLight Power mission trips are just for church groups? Think again. A group of current and former Melink Corporation employee-owners recently teamed with SonLight Power on a mission trip to Honduras that made a lasting impact in the lives of those served and those serving. Read more...
Let Your Light Shine (12/16/21)
Thank you for making 2021 SonLight Power's most impactful year ever. Read more...
SonLight Power Magazine - Fall 2021 (10/22/21)
Check out the Fall 2021 edition of SonLight Power Magazine - a reminder of the immediate and lasting impact you're making in the lives of children and families living in energy poverty, both near and far. Read more...
Transforming a Desert into an Oasis (9/21/21)
This is the third of a three-part blog series featuring various stages of the SonLight Power solar installation at Cincinnati’s Rockdale Academy. For previous stages, visit these stories on the SonLight Power News page (https://www.sonlightpower.org/news): "Bringing Light to Avondale Community Makeover" and "SonLight Power Joins Cincinnati Reds, Zoo to... Read more...
Clay Luna Recognized by NABCEP with Walt Ratterman Award (8/25/21)
Each year, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) honors one individual with the Walt Ratterman Award for Creative Community Energy. This year, the recipient of this prestigious award is SonLight Power Director of Programs, Clay Luna. Read more...
How to Honor 20 Years of Mission Trips (7/20/21)
How do you celebrate 20 years of solar-powered mission trips? With a mission trip, of course. June marked the 20th anniversary of SonLight Power's first mission trip to Honduras. Fittingly, a SonLight Power mission team was serving in Honduras to commemorate the milestone. Read more...
Mission Trip Meets Men's Retreat For Life-Changing Impact (6/15/21)
“Looking back over what we got done, it just really exemplifies the power of God at work in each of us.” Matt Passalugo, SonLight Power volunteer. In May 2021, a SonLight Power mission team equipped mission partner, Lifesong for Orphans in Bercy, Haiti, for our single largest project to date. Read more...
SonLight Power Joins Cincinnati Reds, Zoo to Transform Avondale (5/17/21)
"This is life-changing for our school," says Dr. Jaren Finney, principal at Rockdale Academy. In April, SonLight Power completed the first phase of Rockdale Academy's urban learning garden in Avondale, and its shine was immediate. Read more...
Partnership Transforms Healthcare in Haiti (4/13/21)
“God shows us that we are not meant to do life alone,” says Megan Schreiber, U.S. Director of Haitian Christian Outreach. Together, HCO and SonLight Power illuminated Peredo Community Hospital with renewable solar energy. The hospital now shines even brighter as a beacon of hope for half a million people... Read more...
SonLight Power SpotLight: Steve Melink (3/9/21)
We’re privileged to call Steve Melink one of our long-time friends and ambassadors. Recently, we had a chance to catch-up with Steve to reflect on his career and business, his vision for the future, and why he invests in SonLight Power. Read more...
Bringing Light to Avondale Community Makeover (2/11/21)
When SonLight Power learned about the Reds Community Fund’s Community Makeover of Avondale, we saw an awesome opportunity to bring God’s light to our neighbors. We’ll be working in tandem with the Cincinnati Zoo to install a net-zero greenhouse at Rockdale Academy, which will feature solar-powered energy through a 29-panel... Read more...
On Mission...Just Closer to Home (12/17/20)
Amid a global pandemic and limited international travel, SonLight Power is equipping neighbors in vulnerable parts of the U.S. Read more...
Life-Saving Power for a Haitian Community Clinic (12/1/20)
Solar power from SonLight Power is making patient care possible at Haiti Health Ministries amid extreme poverty and a global pandemic. Read more...
SonLight Power Moves to Melink HQ2 (9/1/20)
Melink Corporation has welcomed SonLight Power to its brand-new, cutting edge, zero- energy second headquarters. Read more...
SonLight Power Newsletter - Summer 2020 (8/19/20)
Check out the Summer 2020 edition of the SonLight Power newsletter - a reminder of the immediate and lasting impact you're making in the lives of children and families living without basic electricity. Read more...
Equipping Orphan Care in Haiti with Resilience (6/15/20)
How solar power sustains Back2Back Ministries in the face of energy and pandemic headwinds Read more...
SonLight Power Spotlight: Sara Reyes (4/29/20)
Poverty, lack of education and limited access to healthcare are no stranger to Sara Reyes. A native of Honduras, she’s seen firsthand both the struggles of her people and the ray of hope solar electricity brings to her nearby communities. Read more...
Update from Kevin (4/9/20)
Your impact is more important and relevant than ever. In this video message from Kevin Sasson, learn how you can help meet the growing need for life-saving solar power. Read more...
Your Gifts Change Lives - End of Year Report (12/6/19)
As 2019 draws to a close, there are countless families who still need the hope - the light - that your generosity provides. They are why I’m asking you to Shine Your Light and make a tax-deductible year-end gift today - to allow us to continue to build brighter futures,... Read more...
Energy Poverty: What You Need to Know (10/22/19)
To combat energy poverty, it’s important to know energy poverty’s full range of effects from a wider, global perspective to the micro, community level. When we understand the problem, we’re better prepared to solve it. Here are a few notable facts about energy poverty. Read more...
Answers to Migration Start South of Border (9/25/19)
As the U.S. faces a refugee crisis, with migrants trekking northward from Central America to seek asylum in the States, it’s important to consider not only why migrants flee their home countries, but also what can be done to make their countries more hospitable to their citizens. Read more...
Coming Together to Equip New Prospect Baptist Church with Solar Power (8/8/19)
Volunteers from SonLight Power, Melink and the Cincinnati Zoo collaborate to bring new opportunities to large church in Roselawn. Read more...
The Power of Journaling on Mission Trips (8/5/19)
To best process a mission trip and ensure continued personal growth, SonLight Power recommends all team members keep a personal journal to track their journey. Read more...
Honduras Through A Fresh Lens (5/20/19)
Your impact through SonLight Power has never been more relevant in a familiar mission field. Read more...
Equipping Haitians to See the Light (3/22/19)
How you equipped an eye clinic with essential power for critical vision care. Read more...
Christmas Gift Catalog (11/27/18)
Let Your Light Shine this Christmas season! The 2018 SonLight Power Christmas Gift Catalog is here. Read more...
No Longer Beyond Reach (11/12/18)
How do you break the cycle of generational poverty that, for so long, has made Haiti the most economically vulnerable country in the Western Hemisphere? Read more...
Higher Education for a Higher Purpose (7/1/18)
University of Dayton’s ETHOS Center partners with SonLight Power for service-learning Read more...
SonLight Power Newsletter - Summer 2018 (6/29/18)
Summer 2018 edition of the SonLight Power newsletter is on news stands now! Read more...
The Son & The Luna (4/9/18)
The Spanish word for "moon" is "luna." Only God could script a story where a Luna would spread the light of the Son/sun among so many. Read more...
Letter from François Vibert (3/21/18)
What a wonderful, miraculous journey you are making possible for me! Read more...
Let Your Light Shine to start the year (3/20/18)
As we begin an exciting new year of ministry, I am deeply grateful for you! Read more...
Puerto Rico: Life-saving Impact after Maria (3/5/18)
Without power, Dennisse couldn't operate her feeding machine. Jorge couldn't refrigerate his insulin. You saved their lives. Read more...
From Vision to Reality (2/13/18)
Having directed over 50 solar power installations throughout Haiti, SonLight Power is exploring its next commitment to Haiti: Establishing a solar academy for Haitians. Read more...
Good to Great (11/15/17)
“We’ve been called to be great at two things: ministry and solar power ... Our recent trip to Haiti ensures we’re fulfilling the promise of the SonLight Power mission on both fronts.” Read more...
Let Your Light Shine before year's end (10/30/17)
Your year-end gift will bring thousands into the light of God's love! Make your year-end gift today. Read more...
USA: Newest SonLight Power Mission Field (9/6/17)
On the edge of Kentucky coal country, there is a church...It lies at the bottom of a hill, which gives you a good vantage point of the church’s roof and the 80 sun-drenched solar panels that now adorn it. Read more...
SonLight Power Newsletter - Summer 2017 (8/17/17)
Summer 2017 edition of the SonLight Power newsletter is on news stands now! Read more...
SonLight Power in Honduras, June 2017 (7/24/17)
One Trip, Two Stories: Going [Facebook] Live & Father’s Day from the Field Read more...
THE FUTURE IS [FUL]BRIGHT (6/3/17)
His infectious smile around the office says it all. He feels blessed to be studying in America as a Fulbright Scholar. He can’t wait to return to his homeland Haiti and make it a better place. Read more...
Flat tires, Crocodiles...and Light (5/26/17)
Do you like adventure? Are you wild at heart? If so, our solar mission trip to Tanzania was made for you. And as someone who supports SonLight Power through prayer, financial giving or as a volunteer, you were with us every step of the way. Read more...
Solar School In Session Near You (4/28/17)
SonLight Power Solar School applies 15 years of trusted expertise to equip and inspire Read more...
The Power of Partnership (4/1/17)
SonLight Power has teamed with two faith-based groups, Back2Back Ministries and Vineyard Cincinnati Church’s marketplace leadership ministry known as OneLife, to bring clean solar power to a home for some of these kids. Read more...
You write the best Before & After stories (12/2/16)
Your support makes Fernando’s life-changing story possible. Make your gift to SonLight Power today. Read more...
SonLight Power Equips Orphanage in Haiti (6/15/16)
A new children’s home in Haiti now runs with the power of the sun, thanks to a SonLight Power mission trip in late May to the north coast of the most impoverished country in Latin America. Read more...
Fresh Look. Same Mission. (6/15/16)
SonLight Power is excited to present our new logo with a fresh look, vibrant color scheme and updated symbolism to tell our story. Read more...
Ohio State Rugby Teams with SonLight Power (5/17/16)
This spring, SonLight Power returned to where it all began more than a decade ago - the rugged southern mountains of Honduras. There, far off the traveled path and amid the densely forested peaks, a team of volunteers, including three members of The Ohio State University rugby team, used... Read more...
