Stories & Updates
News, stories, and updates from The Lighthouse.
Warmth of community on display during Coldest Night of the Year
Being part of a community is about feeling like you belong to something bigger than yourself. It’s about showing up for one another, demonstrating care,
City urged to mobilize to tackle homelessness in Orillia
Homelessness is a visible and complex issue in our community. People encounter it regularly, whether on their way to work, while running errands, or simply
Passionate Lighthouse leader Linda Goodall celebrated at farewell event
Tears, laughter, and a deep sense of gratitude filled Connexus Church on Tuesday afternoon as friends, family, colleagues, and community partners came together to celebrate
Outreach a major part of Lighthouse’s work
‘The Lighthouse’s outreach program is a clear way we engage in community safety’ This is the 30th in a series of columns written by staff
Goal is not to ‘make homelessness more comfortable’
The ‘ultimate goal’ of any of The Lighthouse’s services is to support people so that they can secure housing, officials say This is the 29th
Finding root causes of homelessness is key
‘Homelessness is not simply a lack of housing; it is a symptom of deeper systemic issues,’ Lighthouse officials explain This is the 28th in a