Rosemary Petersen

‘This grant empowers us to continue our mission of supporting our community members in their time of need,’ said Lighthouse official of Trillium fundi In 2023, the shelter was awarded a two-year, $110,500 resilient communities fund grant that Lighthouse officials say has been “instrumental” in expanding its meal programs. While the Lighthouse has a meal […]

Information allows Lighthouse ‘to serve participants in a way that supports their overall well-being and housing success This is the 33rd 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. It’s a well-known fact

Volunteers are ‘also supporting and helping the town by providing a place for people who are experiencing homelessness. It’s an important thing,’ says kitchen help. This is the 32nd 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

Lighthouse answers community’s questions about homelessness This is the 31st 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. Do you ever wonder about homelessness? It’s a topic that has gained more media attention

‘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 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.