The Candlelight Project
For most of us, we get up in the morning, go to work, come home and, if we're really lucky, spend some valuable time with loved ones, have a generous meal and a good night's sleep. On the weekend or time off, we can travel, play sport and see a show, or two. We worry about bills, closing a deal at work and what to wear when out for dinner with friends. Life is not necessarily "easy", but we're doing okay.
But not everyone is so fortunate.
For many, each day is an endless struggle, with no certainty of seeing tomorrow. Some face intolerable illness. Some face extreme poverty. Some face a lack of self-belief and hope. While others may struggle because of bad luck, tragedy or misfortune. Whatever the challenge, for some, each day is little more than a painful journey in search of a reason to do it all again tomorrow.
One of humanity's greatest qualities is its ability and willingness to help others in need. Whether a simple hug of comfort, a kind financial donation to a solve specific financial challenge or the giving, construction or promise of an idea, functional asset or path to absolution, a random act of kindness can inspire hope, joy and a real clarity for the future. Put simply, people helping people has the power to change lives forever.
The Candlelight Project was created to achieve something a little different. There are so many wonderful charities out there, giving so much and achieving so much. What we want to do is to shine a light on that generosity with the hope of inspiring countless more to help someone in need. Our approach has 5 primary goals:
Identify people facing genuine and serious challenges every day and tell their story.
Raise awareness in the community about the specific challenges; whether homelessness, illness, social inequity or otherwise.
Serve as a not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides appropriate assistance to those people in need.
Illuminate the individuals, groups and organizations responsible for making that absolution possible.
Bring the above elements together in a professional documentary episode that informs, raises awareness and touches the hearts of others to inspire each of us to do our small bit in making this world a slightly better place.
Join us as we shine a light on the remarkable challenges faced by ordinary people every single day and support their struggle through the generosity and kindness of others to make their lives just that little bit easier.
A simple act of kindness has the power to change a life.