Arielle’s Light

Arielle’s Light Dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources to help others in their mental health journey.

04/22/2026

Grief and love no longer stand apart— they’ve found each other, quietly, in the same breath.

Because love came first, grief followed - not to take it away, but to carry it forward in a different form.
The journey isn’t straight, but you don’t have to walk it alone.

At Arielle’s Light, we help people find support through loss - turning love into something that continues to give.

If this resonates, help someone else find their way.

💚Donate. Share. Keep the light going.

03/24/2026

“Love doesn’t go away when someone passes.” — Ana 💚

Lessons we learn from grief.

Love doesn’t end.�It shifts.�It lives on in how we show up… and how we love others.

March is Arielle’s birthday month—she would have been 23.�Let’s turn that love into action.

✨ Donate�✨ Share�✨ Become a monthly donor

Be the love. 💚�Link in bio.

03/13/2026

Today we celebrate Ari. 💚

She would have been 23 years old today.

Her joy. Her kindness. Her light.�It lives on in every person she touched.

✨ Today we launch Ari’s Virtual Birthday Fundraiser — running all month long.
In her honor, we’re raising funds through March to help more young people access the mental health support they deserve through Arielle’s Light.

💚 Give if you can — link in bio.�💚 Even better, become a monthly donor and help keep her light shining all year.�💚 Share this and help spread her light.

https://givebutter.com/78gH7T

Let’s show up for Ari today — and all month long. ✨

03/12/2026

“Speak up. Communicate. Find your strength.” — Nola 💚

Tomorrow we celebrate Ari’s - the girl who taught us how to love louder and be fully ourselves.

Nola shares how Ari inspired her to speak up, communicate more openly, and strengthen her relationships. That kind of impact never disappears. It lives on in everyone she touched.

✨ Tomorrow we launch Ari’s virtual birthday fundraiser and the rest of March. Let’s show up for her and continue the light she brought into this world. Every donation helps someone access mental health support through Arielle’s Light.

Happy Birthday Eve, Ari. Your light keeps shining — and tomorrow we show up to turn that light into action. ✨

03/07/2026

“Trauma makes you funnier.”

Jilly shares a truth that many people who have been through hard things understand — sometimes humor is how we survive.

But she also reminds us that even in the darkest moments, light still exists.

That’s the heart of Arielle’s Light.

Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing stories from the people who knew and loved Arielle as we count down to her birthday on March 13.

💚 On her birthday, we’ll also be launching a virtual fundraiser to help fund therapy sessions for young people who need support.

Every act of kindness keeps her light shining.

Meaningful conversations. Shared purpose. New connections.We were honored to attend the OC Black Chamber of Commerce and...
02/19/2026

Meaningful conversations. Shared purpose. New connections.

We were honored to attend the OC Black Chamber of Commerce and connect with leaders creating real impact.

Thank you to Tiesha Hutchins and Dustin Higley (One Sports Academy) for your dedication to uplifting youth and strengthening our community.

Every connection brings more light, more hope, and greater access to mental health care for the young people we serve. 💚

02/13/2026

Her joy was contagious.
Her love was effortless.
Her light still shines.

This Valentine’s Day,�Choose joy.�Choose love.�Choose yourself.

And may Valentine’s Day remind you to let someone know you love them.�Your task is simple: remind someone that you choose them.�You never know how much that might mean. 💚

Run for your body. Run for your mind. Run for someone who needs hope.Arielle’s Light is honored to partner with the Vort...
02/12/2026

Run for your body. Run for your mind. Run for someone who needs hope.

Arielle’s Light is honored to partner with the Vortex Ultra Experience (“The VUE”) in Sedona on April 18, 2026.

With distances of 4M, 12M, 21M, 34M, and 50M, this race offers more than a challenge—it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Participants can support Arielle’s Light by donating during registration or by securing a charity bib with a $500 fundraising minimum. Every dollar raised helps provide financial assistance for therapy sessions, connecting youth and young adults with the mental health support they need.

In just our first year, we funded 90+ therapy sessions—and with your help, we can reach even more.

Register at ultrasignup.com and search “The VUE”
Learn more about Arielle’s Light at arielleslight.org

Together, we turn miles into healing.

Last Saturday, Arielle’s Light participated in a su***de survivor panel at a community symposium at Cal State Long Beach...
02/05/2026

Last Saturday, Arielle’s Light participated in a su***de survivor panel at a community symposium at Cal State Long Beach. Our founder, Michelle Carrillo, Ari’s mom, shared her voice alongside others dedicated to healing and hope.

The gathering, “Holding Space: Reducing Stigma and Expanding Mental Health Access for AA+NHPI Youth,” brought together youth, survivors, providers, and community members in a space rooted in openness and care.

Throughout the day, attendees intentionally wrote acts of kindness—small moments that showed how purposeful compassion can create ripple effects of connection.

We are grateful to stand alongside individuals and organizations committed to su***de prevention and to supporting AA+NHPI youth and families.

At Arielle’s Light, we believe healing begins with connection.

If you or someone you love is struggling, support is available.
✨ Learn more at the link in our bio. ✨
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Creating space can change lives.This gathering brings together voices, research, and resources to support AA+NHPI youth ...
01/28/2026

Creating space can change lives.

This gathering brings together voices, research, and resources to support AA+NHPI youth mental health and reduce stigma. Healing starts when we talk—and when we listen.

We’ll be there, holding space and standing in community. Join us or share to help this message reach those who need it most.

Mental health doesn’t always show itself.Someone can be joyful, passionate, and full of life—and still be hurting.Here i...
01/25/2026

Mental health doesn’t always show itself.
Someone can be joyful, passionate, and full of life—and still be hurting.

Here is Ari, showing her superpower—expressing her love through dance. ✨

And yet, she struggled.

Your superpower can be asking for help—or simply checking in.

If this resonates, reach out. We are here.
Spread the word. 🤍

01/15/2026

✨ Meet Eddy Gana, LCSW (they/them)

Eddy is a Filipinx-American, trauma-informed therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. Their work centers culturally responsive care, community connection, and the belief that healing is holistic.
We’re grateful to welcome Eddy into the Arielle’s Light community as we continue supporting young people so they feel seen, supported, and never alone. 💛

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