A guiding force in uncertain times.
The Light Ahead Movement is a nonprofit family foundation built on a simple belief: even the smallest light can guide someone through darkness.
We started this foundation as a family to honor the values of dignity, hope, and opportunity. Growing up, we saw how education and entrepreneurship could transform lives — but also how many people lacked access to these opportunities. We knew we wanted to change that.
Today, The Light Ahead Movement empowers students through scholarships, mentoring, and resources; supports entrepreneurs with funding, training, and guidance; and strengthens communities by building programs that inspire resilience and growth.
Our vision is to be a light that helps people move forward — in school, in business, and in life. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Educate · Empower · Elevate
Educate
Scholarships, mentorship, and resources for students pursuing higher education — with a focus on Cambodian-American and first-generation youth.
Empower
Business grants, training, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in underserved communities who are ready to build something that lasts.
Elevate
Community programs that strengthen families, honor refugee and immigrant heritage, and build a legacy that outlives us.
“Our parents' generation was denied education and opportunity — and ours will not be.”
Based in Long Beach, CA & Dallas, TX
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.