| About Our Organization |
Mission Statement: Helping Light Foundation, a charitable, tax-exempt, 501 organization, is dedicated to raising public awareness about effects natural disasters and family tragedies have on the mental health of children. |
About Us
Helping Light Foundation
President- Anthony Mattina
Vice President- Tony Mattina
Chairman/ Marketing- William Sackett
Secretary- Ken Leonard
Treasurer/ CFO- Jude MacDonald
Council- Tom Payne
Military Liaison/ Veterans Affairs-Joe Spraggins
Retired Veterans Affairs/ Historian- Dick Wilson
Publicity- Steve Singletary
Honorary Advisor- Rusty Quave
President- Anthony Mattina
Vice President- Tony Mattina
Chairman/ Marketing- William Sackett
Secretary- Ken Leonard
Treasurer/ CFO- Jude MacDonald
Council- Tom Payne
Military Liaison/ Veterans Affairs-Joe Spraggins
Retired Veterans Affairs/ Historian- Dick Wilson
Publicity- Steve Singletary
Honorary Advisor- Rusty Quave
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Our Board Bio:
Anthony Mattina is a very proud American who has served in the U.S. Army, the Mississippi
National Guard, was an officer of the law and an elected official of Harrison County, MS., and is a
respected businessman in the community and a recognized songwriter and performer who has
been part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast community all his life.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mr. Mattina lost his home in
that storm, as did thousands of others. But during the aftermath of Katrina, amidst trying to
rebuild, sharing with his neighbors and assisting the "faith based" groups and the National Guard
and Navy Seabee's who hit the ground running from day one, Mr. Mattina was inspired to
compose and record the song "Lord Bless the World". It is dedicated to all Americans, civilian
and active or retired Military who believe in God and our Country. This original melody and lyric
reflects the heart and soul of all people who believe that freedom is a blessing earned by selfless
diligence and inspiration. And in a troubled world, America is still the beacon of freedom and
hope.
Currently, Mr. Mattina is Founder and President of the Helping Light Foundation, a non-profit
organization whose mission is to help raise awareness and funds to help post Katrina children
and the children of active Military who suffer from emotional and stress disorders.
William Sackett, an Independant Producer, has developed, produced and directed musical
variety and talk formatted radio programs and television specials for Radio America Network,
PBS and syndication. He has worked as an Associate Producer with Emmy Award Winning Lou
Reda Productions on documentaries for the History and Biography Channels. Sackett currently
produces a weekly national network radio talk show, is a consulting Entertainment Historian and is
Vice President of Media Development for Radius Group, Inc. His 25 years of diverse experience
and acumen in development, production, entertainment, marketing and public relations adds a
broad dynamic to the company and their projects. Currently, Mr. Sackett is Chairman and
Marketing Coordinator for The Helping Light Foundation.
Anthony Mattina is a very proud American who has served in the U.S. Army, the Mississippi
National Guard, was an officer of the law and an elected official of Harrison County, MS., and is a
respected businessman in the community and a recognized songwriter and performer who has
been part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast community all his life.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mr. Mattina lost his home in
that storm, as did thousands of others. But during the aftermath of Katrina, amidst trying to
rebuild, sharing with his neighbors and assisting the "faith based" groups and the National Guard
and Navy Seabee's who hit the ground running from day one, Mr. Mattina was inspired to
compose and record the song "Lord Bless the World". It is dedicated to all Americans, civilian
and active or retired Military who believe in God and our Country. This original melody and lyric
reflects the heart and soul of all people who believe that freedom is a blessing earned by selfless
diligence and inspiration. And in a troubled world, America is still the beacon of freedom and
hope.
Currently, Mr. Mattina is Founder and President of the Helping Light Foundation, a non-profit
organization whose mission is to help raise awareness and funds to help post Katrina children
and the children of active Military who suffer from emotional and stress disorders.
William Sackett, an Independant Producer, has developed, produced and directed musical
variety and talk formatted radio programs and television specials for Radio America Network,
PBS and syndication. He has worked as an Associate Producer with Emmy Award Winning Lou
Reda Productions on documentaries for the History and Biography Channels. Sackett currently
produces a weekly national network radio talk show, is a consulting Entertainment Historian and is
Vice President of Media Development for Radius Group, Inc. His 25 years of diverse experience
and acumen in development, production, entertainment, marketing and public relations adds a
broad dynamic to the company and their projects. Currently, Mr. Sackett is Chairman and
Marketing Coordinator for The Helping Light Foundation.