Recently our film 'Moving On' was shown at the Thin Line Film festival in Denton, TX. We got an overwhelming response from the audience. Here is what one had to say:

"Moving On is a fascinating reflection on faith, serendipity and the many kinds of love that human beings can discover -- if they're up for enormous risk and all its attendant pain."

"Director Matt Katsolis handled the story with care and intelligence. And David and Morgan Hansow are anything put paternalistic white kids out to show Ugandans the error of their ways."

You can read the full review, Review: 'Moving On' yields beautiful images, soulful story at For Local Spin.

We are so grateful for the people who have rallied behind us the last few weeks, but we still have a long way to go in making our goal for this month. We need YOU. This film is a beautiful story that needs to be told and has already had a impact on those who have seen it.

If you haven't already we are asking you to get behind the film and to DONATE, so this tour can become a reality. Thank you again for all your continuing support. We could not do what we do without you!

Tour Update (1/2 Way point) from Light Gives Heat on Vimeo.

The tour will not happen without your support. We have the finished film in hand, ready to come to your town for a public showing - all we need is you jumping on board.

Go to lightgivesheat.org/donate to be apart of a larger story!

Mushroom Growing

Light Gives Heat was awarded a $10,000 grant through the ERM Foundation. This is allowing training in various income generating skills for the Suubi Community in Uganda. The first project, Mushroom Growing, started last week! Everyone was very excited.

There was a lot interest in the training from the 93 women....so a decided group of 10 were chosen for the pilot training with the hope of the chosen ladies to w eventually deliver training to the rest of the Suubi group. The climatic conditions in Uganda are perfect for growing the oyster mushroom species and can be sold fresh or dry for a good amount of money.

The training in the preparation of growing mushrooms took place over 5 days, it involved buying and cleaning a sack of cotton, leaving it to dry, steaming it, then placing in black plastic bags with placing the mushroom spores in each plastic bag. The spores should start sprouting in 3 weeks and continue to grow and harvest for another 3 months offering the women the chance to make a good profit. We will revisit the mushroom project in 3 weeks when the mushrooms will hopefully be flourishing!

-Lauren Tittle
Project Coordinator-Uganda

Risk from Light Gives Heat on Vimeo.

"Sometimes not taking a risk is the riskiest thing to do."

What is the whisper you hear in your heart?

What is it calling you to do?

What is your risk?

Name your risk HERE and share it with the world for your chance to win a Beauty in Risk Tee.

If you haven't already checked it out we released the All New XOXO Collection. SHOP NOW

The XOXO Collection lets you "wear your heart on your sleeve" with a sweet color palette and whimsical design. February is about love - so surprise someone in your life whether it be your gal, friend, mom, daughter, or sister with an XOXO accessory and become simply smitten with hope!