# Spotlight on Young Minds, Big Impact: Inside the Letters of Light Foundation

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Podcast: [The NonProfit Nook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025)
Published: 2025-10-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/spotlight-on-young-minds-big-impact-inside-the-letters-of-light-foundation
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Duration seconds: 1430

## Resource

In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd interviews Ananya Nagendra, the young founder and CEO of the Letters of Light Foundation. Inspired by her mother's journey with chemotherapy, Ananya started the organization to provide cancer patients with handwritten letters of encouragement, preventive health workshops, and resources on mental wellness. With chapters across various schools and over 850 youth volunteers, the foundation partners with oncology centers to support cancer patients both mentally and emotionally. Ananya details the foundation's operations, her involvement with social workers, and the importance of mental health in cancer care. She also discusses the newly launched Books of Light program, offering literary resources to newly diagnosed patients and oncology centers. Learn how you can get involved, start a chapter, or contribute to this impactful cause. 00:00 Introduction to The NonProfit Nook 00:48 Meet Ananya Nagendra: Founder of Letters of Light 02:15 The Impact and Growth of Letters of Light 04:25 Volunteer Engagement and Success Stories 13:17 Books of Light Program 16:20 How to Get Involved and Final Thoughts 20:38 Conclusion and Call to Action Links: https://lettersoflight.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananya-nagendra https://www.instagram.com/joinlettersoflight/ https://hcb.hackclub.com/donations/start/letters-of-light - Donation Link https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook https://thenonprofitnook.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitnook/ https://flodesk.com/c/G0H0UB Mentioned in this episode: Enji Flodesk

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