The Wawa Foundation Is Backing Our Inclusive Art and Wellness Studio

We got some very good mail this week. The Wawa Foundation has selected The Luckiest Light as one of its 2026 grant recipients, with a $1,000 gift to support our Inclusive Art and Wellness Studio.

For most of us around here, Wawa is the coffee stop on the way to work or the hoagie run after a long day. What not everyone knows is that the company gives back in a big way through The Wawa Foundation. Since 2014, Wawa and the Foundation have contributed more than $182 million to organizations working in health, hunger relief and support for everyday heroes. We're honored to be counted among the nonprofits they've chosen to stand behind this year.

What this grant supports

The Luckiest Light launched in 2025 to give artists with disabilities a creative space that's truly built for them. Our studio is where that mission comes to life. It's a place to make art, and it's also a place to slow down, connect with others and feel supported. This gift goes straight toward keeping that space open and welcoming for the artists who count on it.

Why it means so much right now

We're a young organization, and for a nonprofit our size, a grant like this does more than help with costs. It tells other funders, partners and neighbors that someone took a close look at our work and believed in it. That kind of vote of confidence is something we can build on.

Thank you

A heartfelt thank you to Elizabeth Simeone and the board of The Wawa Foundation for investing in inclusive art here in Harford County. And thank you to everyone in Havre de Grace and beyond who has shown up for our artists, whether that's visiting the gallery, donating supplies or simply spreading the word.

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