Rosemary Petersen

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, and living out shared values. In a strong community, people come together to face challenges. In Orillia, the community shows a spirit of compassion every day. At The Lighthouse, we […]

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 the legacy of Linda Goodall, outgoing executive director of The Lighthouse. The gathering was less a farewell and more a joyful reflection on nearly a decade of leadership that transformed

‘The Lighthouse offers a wide variety of services, but we are not experts in all areas’ This is the 25th 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. The Lighthouse is more than just

Participants share experience of journey from shelter to permanent housing. This is the 24th 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. The stories of the people who stay at The Lighthouse are diverse,

‘Since each person has specific circumstances and needs, the type of housing they require will also be unique,’ says Lighthouse official. This is the 20th 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.