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A Message From Matthew Nantz

Welcome to my 2019 Mini-Laps page! Thank you so much for visiting! This will be my 2nd year at the Little Light House! If you’re new here, let me first tell you a little bit about LLH. It is a completely tuition free Christian school that services children with special needs, birth to 6 years old. That’s right, tuition FREE! LLH would cost an average of $32,000 a year if my parents were paying my tuition. Because of wonderful donations from people like you, local foundations and charities my friends and I can go to school and our parents don’t have the burden of this hefty tuition. LLH does not receive any money from United Way or the government. There are over 40 teachers, therapists and staff here that help me daily. I receive speech, occupational and physical therapy everyday---- how amazing is that?! I am also loved on, prayed over and cherished- this is what my parents truly appreciate. Now this is where my friends and I could use your help! There are so many costs that go along with running this state-of-the-art school. And of course we want all the teachers and therapists to have everything they need to teach us and help us grow! One of the fundraisers my school does each year is Mini-Laps. This is so fun because I get to be a part of it! On October 12th, each LLH student will get to dress up (our theme this year is Made in Oklahoma) and take a lap around the front of LLH. Some of my friends go around the track in their cool chairs, some kids walk or even run! I would like for you to come and watch! Every dollar we raise makes a difference. If you can’t donate at this time, that’s okay. But would you spread the word to your friends about how awesome my school is because you never know who may want to help? My family is so thankful for me to have this opportunity to attend this wonderful school. We want our whole community to know about the Little Light House! Here are ways to give today: - You can make a donation via credit card here on my Fundraising Page - You can give cash to my mom or dad! - You can make a check out to The Little Light House and give to my parents or mail directly to the Little Light House at 5120 E 36th Street Tulsa, OK 74135. Make sure to put in the memo its for Matthew. - You can be set up on a simple giving plan where a small amount can be deducted from your bank account or charged to your credit card on a monthly basis. Super easy! Contact my mom or dad for help! - You can become a corporate sponsor. For corporate sponsorship details please contact my mom Rattana Nantz at rattanaknantz@gmail.com or 918.809.8234. - You can donate through the Opportunity Scholarship fund and receive a Tax credit for your donation. Learn more at https://osfkids.org/donate/. Please make sure and designate The Little Light House/Matthew Nantz And remember that my school is a 501(c)(3) organization and your gift is tax deductible! Thank you all so much! Matthew Nantz & our family

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Little Light House is a Christian Developmental Center for Children with Special Needs from birth to 6 years old. Tulsa’s Little Light House is internationally recognized as providing some of the most individualized special education and therapeutic early intervention services in the world. A trans-disciplinary team approach maximizes a comprehensive knowledge from professionals who work collaboratively to design prescriptive programs for each child and assist every child in reaching their maximum potential. Through a variety of programs and schedules, these services are carried out by highly credentialed teachers, therapists, and specialists who represent decades of pediatric experience. Early Intervention classes are provided as a part-time program where caregivers attend and learn along with their child for two-hour classes once a week. 

Little Light House is tuition-free for families and does not receive government or United Way funding. Support comes from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. In addition, LLH hosts four annual fundraisers each year bringing in about 40% of the $4.2 million dollar operating cost that allows our staff of over 90 members to provide services to over 300 children and families, support nearly a thousand volunteers, and train over 1,000 college and career students each year.

Little Light House believes that all children are a gift from God with the potential to achieve specific milestones to advance their quality of life. We strive for excellence by utilizing a Bible-based curriculum in a fun and loving atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, trans-disciplinary and God-centered approach to education-an approach that joins parents, professionals, and the Holy Spirit as partners in order to nurture the spirit, mind, and body of the children and their families. Our commitment incorporates being called to work/volunteer with children with special needs. Little Light House encourages a positive outlook on the future, based on trust in a loving heavenly Father.