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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 […]

‘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.

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

With 2024 on horizon, organization’s ‘commitment to providing the best possible services is unwavering’ This is the 18th 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. At the start of a new year,

‘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

‘I’ve been down on my luck, so I know what it feels like,’ says shelter worker who is putting her personal experiences to use to help others at The Lighthouse This is the 15th in a series of columns written by staff from The Lighthouse to help the community better understand people experiencing homelessness and those

‘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

About 45% of operational funds for Lighthouse is thanks to private and corporate donors, fundraising events, grants and donations from churches, foundations. This is the 14th 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

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