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‘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 from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column appears every other Monday. In Orillia, the efforts to enhance community safety […]

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 in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column appears every other Monday.

‘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 series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column appears every other Monday. Homelessness persists

‘This initiative is designed to extend the efforts of our outreach team with a specific focus on supporting youth,’ officials expla This is the 27th in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column appears every other Monday.

From finding shelter in unconventional spaces to forming supportive connections, people who face homelessness demonstrate an extraordinary ability to ada This is the 26th in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column appears every other Monday. When

‘A lot of times people just need an ear to let out some frustration or pick my brain for ideas or ask questions,’ says long-time volunteer This is the 23rd in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This

Ines, who battled addiction since she was 13, is now a shelter worker; ‘I knew that I couldn’t live like I was,’ she says This is the 22nd in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column appears

Ahead of important Feb. 24 fundraiser, Lighthouse officials share poignant story of woman’s experience with addiction, homelessness A woman (who asked to remain anonymous) comes into the warming centre on a cold night. It’s -16 degrees Celsius outside, and she’s glad to be out of the snow. She checks in with the warming centre staff

Michael, who has his own physical and mental health issues, now helps others in need; ‘I want something better for them,’ he says Linda Goodall and Rosemary PetersenJan 15, 2024 1:15 P This is the 19th in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing

‘At The Lighthouse, we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to have the holidays be a special time for them’ This is the 17th in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those who support them. This column will appear every other