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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 […]

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 walking through town. It can be unsettling to see people living outdoors or spending time in spaces not designed for shelter. Since people care deeply about their community, these moments

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’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

‘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,