Read About The Lighthouse in the Media Creating an impact in our commuity. Donate Today March 16, 2026 Warmth of community on display during Coldest Night of the Year January 26, 2026 City urged to mobilize to tackle homelessness in Orillia December 30, 2025 Homelessness ‘a constant, visible reality in our community’ November 17, 2025 Thrift store helps give ‘2nd chance’ to Lighthouse participants November 4, 2025 Passionate Lighthouse leader Linda Goodall celebrated at farewell event October 20, 2025 Why The Lighthouse faces funding gaps despite support September 30, 2025 Should Orillia declare a state of emergency? There’s a lot to think about August 13, 2025 Local outreach workers share challenges of helping the homeless at Orillia forum August 11, 2025 Fire couldn’t extinguish Orillia entrepreneur’s compassion August 8, 2025 Lighthouse Fall Classic Golf Tournament returning in September August 1, 2025 Volunteer’s themed dinners raise funds for Lighthouse July 29, 2025 Linda Goodall reflects as she exits Lighthouse after decade July 21, 2025 A second chance … how a local man found his purpose after losing everything July 7, 2025 Summer heat poses challenges for unhoused population June 16, 2025 Couple gives ‘remarkable gift of time’ to The Lighthouse May 26, 2025 Lighthouse services rooted in Christianity, but all are welcome May 12, 2025 Lighthouse helps ‘break the silence’ about mental health April 28, 2025 Impact report a ‘powerful testament’ to work of Lighthouse April 14, 2025 Post-ice storm, struggle continues for those experiencing homelessness March 24, 2025 Harvey’s Orillia grilling up support for Orillia Lighthouse February 3, 2025 Outreach addresses ‘profound impacts’ of youth homelessness January 20, 2025 Girl, 12, has dedicated 8 years toColdest Night of the Year January 6, 2025 Lighthouse resolves to continue fighting the good fight in new year December 23, 2024 The Lighthouse Shelter provides hope for the holidays December 9, 2024 Women with heart for Orillia strives to make a difference November 25, 2024 Personal experiences fuel Lighthouse staffer’s passion November 11, 2024 Lighthouse officials feeling hopeful after national conference October 28, 2024 Witnessing loss takes heavy toll on Lighthouse staff October 14, 2024 Lighthouse has lots to be thankful for this weekend September 30, 2024 Myth-busting misconceptions about The Lighthouse September 16, 2024 Lighthouse seeing more and more unhoused seniors September 2, 2024 Social services staff are first responders, too August 29, 2024 Grant helps Lighthouse expand its ‘essential’ bagged lunch program August 19, 2024 Homeless data critical tool for service providers July 29, 2024 Volunteering at The Lighthouse an eye-opener: retired CPA July 15, 2024 Shelter shines light on local services July 1, 2024 Outreach a major part of Lighthouse’s work June 17, 2024 Goal is not to ‘make homelessness more comfortable’ June 3, 2024 Finding root causes of homelessness is key May 20, 2024 Lighthouse Launches Youth Outreach Program May 6, 2024 An ‘unstoppable spirit’ thrives even amid adversity April 15, 2024 Partnerships key to delivering Lighthouse services March 25, 2024 Lighthouse helps people get foot in door for housing March 11, 2024 Paramedic says volunteering at Lighthouse an ‘eye- opener’ February 26, 2024 Lighthouse staffer uses tough past to do ‘something good’ February 12, 2024 Local woman’s plight puts Coldest Night in perspective January 29, 2024 Why can’t people just find housing, locally? January 15, 2024 Once hopeless, staffer found purpose at Lighthouse January 1, 2024 New Year brings new hope to Lighthouse December 18, 2023 Christmas ‘not the most wonderful’ time of year for everyone. December 4, 2023 Collaboration Key to warming centre’s success November 20, 2023 Ex-homeless teen mom now supporting the unhoused. November 6, 2023 Lighthouse Services Fueled by 'awesome generosity' October 23, 2023 Personal Experience Helps Lighthouse Staffer Help Others October 9, 2023 Lighthouse was a 'rock' for grateful participant September 25, 2023 Time to clear up misconceptions about homelessness September 11, 2023 Lighthouse a beacon in food insecurity fight September 5, 2023 No day is the same at Orillia's Lighthouse shelter August 7, 2023 Lighthouse outreach teams support those living rough July 24, 2023 Lighthouse outreach workers supporting encampments July 3, 2023 Supportive housing a refuge for chronic homeless June 19, 2023 Lighthouse welcomes local youth without a home June 6, 2023 Local 73-year-old woman found herself homeless May 22, 2023 Lighthouse clinic diverts people from the hospital May 8, 2023 Housing crisis means longer stays at The Lighthouse April 24, 2023 'Homeless" is not an identity it is a circumstance. You can create hope, home, and a future. Donate Today