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This is the 13th 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 Monday. Operating the Lighthouse takes 70 staff and more than 80 volunteers involved in daily operations, in addition to volunteers involved […]

Dakota shares story of homelessness, well-being journey; ‘I’m not healed yet, but I am independent, safe and extremely happy,’ she says. This is the 12th 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

Various factors lead to people becoming unhoused, but ‘each person has value, worth and dignity,’ says Lighthouse officia This is the 11th 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 Monday. What are

‘We understand the necessity of healthy food to help maintain mental and physical health.,’ says Lighthouse official, noting the organization served 70,000 meals in 2022 This is the 10th 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

‘The day in the life of a shelter is unexpected, filled with crisis, hope, sadness, support,’ explains executive director This is the ninth 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 Monday.  Imagine

Outreach ‘workers are there to form relationships and build trust to keep people safe and well, and ultimately support them to find housing,’ says official Linda GoodallJul 24, 2023 1:15 PM Outreach workers at The Lighthouse visit various encampments in Orillia in an effort to help those living rough in and around Orillia.Supplied Photo This

This is the eighth 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 Monday. (Click here to read the first column. Click here to read the second column. Click here to read the third column. Click here to read the fourth column.

‘We believe in providing a secure home first, then surrounding the individual with support … and community connection,’ says Lighthouse staffer of approach. This is the sixth 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

Youth, aged 16 to 24, experience homelessness more often than people might realize, underlining the importance of new Youth Wing that has already helped many This is the fifth 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

When we think of people in a homeless shelter, how often do we think of seniors? It happens far more than you might think, says Lighthouse official This is the fourth 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