God’s Little Lights Fundraiser Candles | Embrace the Matcha

From my heart to your home, these fundraiser candles were created in collaboration with a dear customer-turned-friend, Erica.  As the founder of True by Katie, a one-woman small business rooted in community and non-toxic living, I’m so honored to help support Erica’s inspiring vision: a faith-rooted playgroup for children with special needs, created in honor of her son, Cash.

Available in two beautiful styles, these candles feature my Embrace the Matcha scent —one of Erica’s personal favorites!  It’s a clean, refreshing blend of green tea, citrus, and warm sandalwood that’s both unique and soothing.

Candle Style Options:

1. Amber Jar Candle 9 oz

• Amber glass jar with custom “God’s Little Lights” label

• Black screw-top lid

• Burn time: ~55 hours
  

2. Luxe Gold Clover Jar Refillable Candle 12 oz 

• Gold clover-patterned vessel with luxe glass detailing

• Natural wooden lid engraved with the God’s Little Lights design

• Burn time: ~70 hours

• Refillable with any of my 12oz candle refill inserts! 
  

Scent Profile – Embrace the Matcha

Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange
Middle: Green Tea, Black Tea, Sea Salt
Base: Sandalwood, Cream

Inspired by the song “Embrace the Martian,” this unexpected but tranquil scent encourages you to embrace the unfamiliar. Its crisp, calming aroma has quickly become a customer favorite!

What Makes My Candles Special:

At True by Katie, I craft each candle with a commitment to wellness, sustainability, and beautiful design:

• Premium Wax Blend: Luxury beeswax, coconut, soy, and RSPO palm wax

• Wooden Wick: For a cozy crackle and clean burn

• Non-Toxic Promise: Free from VOCs, phthalates, parabens, paraffin, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, mutagens, reproductive toxins, and other harmful additives & common allergens

• Compliant & Clean: No CA Prop 65 ingredients and fully IFRA compliant

• Hand-poured in St. Louis, Missouri, in small batches with care

A Message from Erica, Founder of God’s Little Lights:

“God’s Little Lights was born from a deeply personal place—a mother’s love and a desire to create a space where every child, no matter their abilities, could feel seen, celebrated, and connected. As the parent of a wonderful special needs son named Cash, I found myself wishing for a community where he could make friends, and where I could find encouragement and support from other parents walking a similar path.

That’s when God’s Little Lights came to life.

This play group is more than just playdates—it’s a faith-rooted gathering that nurtures friendships, celebrates every milestone, and offers a safe, welcoming space for children with special needs and their families. We meet regularly to share stories, laughter, and love, and to remind each other that we’re not alone.

Fundraising efforts go directly toward making our time together even more special. Every dollar raised helps provide meaningful, faith-based crafts that help our little lights grow in creativity and confidence. We also use donations for fun door prizes and small gifts that bring big smiles to the kids’ faces and add a little extra joy to each gathering.

So, thank YOU for helping God’s little lights shine a little brighter!

At the heart of it all is a simple mission: to create a community filled with faith, fun, and friendship—for our children, and for us as parents too.”

The Cause: God’s Little Lights

These candles were made to support something incredibly special—and 40% of proceeds from each candle sold are donated directly to God’s Little Lights to help fund their playgroup gatherings, crafts, and joyful community moments.

Shipping & Pickup Options:

📦 Shipping available nationwide!
💌 Free shipping on orders $75+—feel free to explore the rest of my handmade, non-toxic home fragrance collection while you’re here.
🏠 Local? Choose Local Pickup at checkout. I can bring your candles to Erica during my regular drop-offs or arrange a porch pickup with you at my home in Fenton (Gravois Bluffs area).

Thank you for being part of this heartfelt fundraiser and helping these little lights shine a little brighter.

With gratitude,
Katie – Founder of True by Katie