Lighthouse

The team at Morgan Stanley recently held a staff food drive to support our emergency food program. In addition to collecting and donating over 1,500 pounds of nonperishable food items, they also sent in photos of their can creations! Thank you to everyone who participated in this creative food drive!

If you would like more information on how you can get involved and support Lighthouse, please visit our website: www.lighthousemi.org/get-involved

Join Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA)'s PhotoVoice Project! They are conducting a Community Needs Assessment to identify the assets in Oakland and Livingston Counties that bring success and happiness to our communities. These can be buildings, parks, services, events, or people who help others.

Learn more below!

JOIN OLHSA'S PHOTOVOICE PROJECT! 📸
Deadline for submissions has been extended to Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM

We are conducting a Community Needs Assessment to identify the assets in Oakland and Livingston Counties that bring success and happiness to our communities.

WEEKLY RAFFLE: Each week, a $100 gift card will be raffled off to one lucky participant from the previous week's submissions!

How to Participate:
1) Take Photos: Use your phone or mobile device to capture images of community assets.
2) Submit Your Photos: Upload your photos via our online form at bit.ly/4OLHSA.
3) Write a Caption: Include the name of the asset, its location, and why you believe it is an asset.
Don't Have a Camera? No problem! We have cameras available to borrow, or our team can take a photo for you. Just let us know!

Need Help or Have Questions?
Contact Jason Gapa, Project Co-lead, JFM Consulting Group
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 313-818-3010

Lighthouse volunteers help us serve thousands in need each month through our emergency food programs. Special thanks to this group from Easterseals MORC for volunteering at our Pontiac Food Pantry earlier this week!

Learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference through Lighthouse: https://lighthousemi.org/get-involved/

The work we do is more critical now than ever before. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places, meaning those experiencing homelessness can be ticketed, fined, or even jailed for simply having no place else to go.

Statewide, Michigan had an estimated 32,589 homeless individuals as of 2022, up from 30,113 the year before.

At Lighthouse, we provide emergency shelter, food and support services every day to help people get back on their feet. It's part of our larger effort to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty. Our CEO Ryan Hertz shares his thoughts on the ruling below in this report from Crain's Detroit Business.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling sparks concern among metro Detroit homeless, shelter providers Concerns are rising among providers of services to the homeless in metro Detroit that suburban communities could take a harder line on homeless encampments in public places in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the matter.If that happens, it could push more of the homeless into…

We could not serve so many in need through our food program without the help of our amazing volunteers. Thank you to this group, which includes individuals from Towne Mortgage Company, for your hard work at our Pontiac Food Pantry today!

Learn more and register to volunteer on our website: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

We want to give a huge shoutout to this team from Bosch USA for volunteering with us recently! This team helped clean and organize apartments at our Family Emergency Shelter and did grounds work at our headquarters. Thank you!

Learn more about becoming a Lighthouse volunteer on our website: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

The team at Genisys Credit Union continues to be a beacon of hope in our community! In addition to donating 100 personal hygiene kits, they recently volunteered to do more painting and updates for our Runaway and Homeless Youth program - helping give these youth a fresh, updated space to relax in.

Thank you to everyone at Genisys Credit Union for being such amazing partners!

Lighthouse is grateful to have amazing corporate groups volunteering to help with our food distribution program. Thank you to this group of volunteers from The State Bank for your hard work at our Pontiac Food Pantry last week!

Are you interested in volunteering with a group? Visit our website at www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer or reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] for more information.

The Clarkston Food Pantry will be closed today, but will reopen on Monday, July 8. The Pontiac Food Pantry will be open today from 9:30am-3:00pm.

Learn more: https://lighthousemi.org/service/food-services/

Due to rising costs, there are a growing number of families and individuals in our community struggling with food insecurity. This summer, families who rely on school breakfast and lunch programs are going to need more help than ever.

Learn more and donate at the link below to help provide food and other assistance to those in need.

Summer Hunger - Lighthouse Due to rising costs, there are a growing number of families in our community struggling with food insecurity. With summer coming, families who rely on school breakfast and lunch programs are going to need more help than ever. Will you help us provide food and other assistance to these families in ne...

Special thanks to this group from Evertree Insurance for volunteering at our Pontiac Food Pantry last week! They worked hard to sort incoming donations and distribute food to those in need.

Learn more about becoming a Lighthouse volunteer and register on our website: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

Special thanks to First United Methodist Church of Troy for volunteering at our Pontiac Food Pantry recently! This group helped organize incoming donations and distribute food to those in need.

Learn more and register to volunteer on our website: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

Food insecurity impacts 12% of Oakland County residents, including more than 29,000 children. Partners like Bank of America enable Lighthouse to address this need through volunteer and financial support.

"We at Lighthouse are so grateful to Bank of America and its generosity in awarding $25,000 to our food program," shared Russell Estill, Director of Food Programs, "This grant helps Lighthouse support our community and clients who face food insecurity."

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Yesterday, we held our 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Event at Escape in Troy. Thank you to every volunteer who attended and enjoyed a fun night of bowling with us!

Last year, Lighthouse volunteers donated 16,683 hours of service to help Lighthouse clients. Additionally, volunteer drivers completed 13,737 deliveries of emergency food boxes. We are grateful to have such amazing volunteers helping us accomplish our mission and glad we had a chance to show our appreciation at this event.

Thank you, volunteers!

Thank you to this group of amazing volunteers from Employment Options Unlimited! They volunteered recently at our food warehouse to help sort donations and pack food boxes for those in need.

Learn more about how you can volunteer at Lighthouse: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

We are extremely grateful for the team at Genisys Credit Union for supporting Lighthouse during your Family Day!

These incredible kids put together 95 hygiene kits, each with a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, and a comb. Thank you all for helping make a difference for those in need!

The City of Pontiac, Michigan USA - Government will have cooling centers open this week due to the extreme heat. Please note that locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. Water will be provided. See below for more details!

Next week's weather is expected to reach very high temperatures. If you need a place to stay cool, you are welcome to visit Pontiac's Senior Centers. Be advised those locations, along with City Hall, will be closed on the holiday, June 19, but will reopen the next day. Please stay safe!

Oakland County, Michigan Government Oakland County Board of Commissioners Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) Oakland Forward Oakland County Sheriff's Office Downtown Pontiac - Main Street Pontiac Pontiac Public Library Pontiac School District

Want to hear more about Lighthouse past, present and future? Check out this conversation with our CEO Ryan Hertz and Daily Detroit which was recorded at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Holistic Approaches to Poverty (ft. Ryan Hertz of Lighthouse Michigan) Today on your Daily Detroit, we're chatting with Ryan Hertz, the head of Lighthouse Michigan. Ryan tells us about the amazing work Lighthouse is doing for affordable housing and emergency services in Oakland County and beyond. We begin with how Lighthouse Michigan started. It's a combination of two....

Lighthouse is hiring!

We have open positions in our Pontiac Area Transitional Housing program, Direct Services, and Runaway and Homeless Youth program. Check out all of our open positions and apply directly on our website: https://lighthousemi.org/careers/

Special thanks to these amazing volunteers from Limbach Company for their hard work at our Food Warehouse last week. We appreciate your help with our food distribution efforts!

Learn more and register to volunteer with us: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

NeighborWorks Week celebrates community successes and how NeighborWorks America, its network, and residents work together to empower our communities for success! Lighthouse is proud to be a NeighborWorks chartered member and is grateful for this incredible network as we work to bring more affordable housing and supportive services to our community.

The 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank took place on Sunday, June 2 at Meadow Brook Hall. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, purchased a ticket, donated, or supported this event in another way.

Together, we have raised more than $251,000 to support our shelter and housing efforts.

There is still time to support this important event and make your donation go twice as far. All donations are still being matched! Give now: www.therentparty.org

Special thanks to the amazing students, faculty, and families of Webber Elementary School for hosting a cereal drive for Lighthouse! They collected and donated 287 pounds of food. These donations are going to help out so many local families and individuals in need. Thank you!

Learn more about how you can get involved by hosting a food drive: https://lighthousemi.org/food-drive/

Lighthouse CEO, Ryan Hertz, and COO, Jenny Poma, recently visited Washington D.C. to advocate for affordable housing. They attended the National NeighborWorks Association (NNA) Legislative Day, where representatives from NeighborWorks America charter organizations, including Lighthouse, convened to advocate for expanding funding for the network.

They also had the opportunity to participate in an executive symposium organized by NeighborWorks that provided an invaluable platform for networking with national housing partners.

“Lighthouse is a proud chartered member of NeighborWorks America,” said Ryan. “A big thank you to Lou Tisler at National NeighborWorks Association for expertly convening and preparing our membership to collectively advocate for the important work we all do to respond to our housing crisis in Michigan and beyond.”

Lighthouse Leaders Advocate for Affordable Housing in Washington, D.C. - Lighthouse Voices advocating for the most vulnerable among us rang out recently in Washington, D.C. Those voices included Ryan Hertz and Jenny Poma, CEO and COO of Lighthouse. Their mission? To champion affordable housing and ensure the needs of underserved communities in Michigan are heard and addressed. At t...

Our 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank is happening now! 🎶

Funds raised at this important event help support our shelter and housing efforts in our community! Learn more about The Rent Party and give today: www.therentparty.org.

Our 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank is happening tonight! We want to thank all of our Friends of the Rent Party supporters: Bernard Wealth Management Corp., Flex-N-Gate,
Jessica's Natural Foods, Kienbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton, Forrest, P.L.C., MSU Federal Credit Union, Robin Schwartz PR, and Sheet Metal Workers Local 80

Funds raised from this important event will help support our shelter and housing efforts in our community! Learn more about The Rent Party and give today: www.therentparty.org

Our 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank is happening tomorrow, June 2nd! We want to thank all of our amazing Bronze Sponsors: 54Sound, Baker College, Butzel Long, Entech Staffing Solutions, Farbman Group, Financial One Accounting, Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., Genisys Credit Union, Hertz Schram PC, Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors and Schvitz Health Club, Professional Drywall, and Sachse Construction

Funds raised from this important event will help support our shelter and housing efforts in our community! Learn more about The Rent Party and give today: www.therentparty.org

We want to give a huge shoutout to the Corporate Giving Team at General Motors for volunteering at our Pontiac Food Pantry this week! Volunteers worked hard to sort incoming donations and distribute food to those in need.

Learn more about how you can become a Lighthouse volunteer: www.lighthousemi.org/volunteer

Our 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank is coming up this Sunday, June 2nd. We want to thank all of our amazing Silver Sponsors: Ascension Macomb-Oakland, Builders FirstSource, Dominion Realty Services & Real Estate Advisors, Ethos Development Partners, Kroger, James and Jeannine Lambrecht Family, New River Communications, PNC, The Roxbury Group, and Vibe Credit Union

Funds raised from this important event will help support our shelter and housing efforts in our community! Learn more about The Rent Party and give today: www.therentparty.org

Our 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank is coming up this Sunday, June 2nd. Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Lake Trust Credit Union and O’Brien Construction

Funds raised from this important event will help support our shelter and housing efforts in our community. Learn more about The Rent Party and give today: www.therentparty.org