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Pandemic fallout nudges nonprofit’s $20M expansion in Oakland County – Detroit Free Press

The pandemic crystalized a clearer perception of social needs, said Ryan Hertz, CEO of the nonprofit Lighthouse. The result is that Hertz and the Lighthouse

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February 3, 2023

Lighthouse plans $20 million Pontiac campus expansion that would triple shelter’s beds – Crain’s Detroit Business

Emergency shelter, food and assistance provider Lighthouse is planning a $20 million expansion of its Pontiac campus. As proposed, the plan will include updates to

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February 2, 2023

Metro Detroit nonprofits hit the streets to count homeless in region – Detroit Free Press

On a frigid Monday night, volunteers set out to identify people experiencing homelessness across metro Detroit. As one group with the nonprofit Lighthouse trekked through a dark,

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February 1, 2023
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Responding to the immediate needs of community members experiencing economic crises, such as lack of food or shelter.

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Implementing solutions for system barriers to ending poverty, including affordable housing, homeownership education, and loan programs.

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Supporting and empowering our clients in achieving long-term economic stability.
 

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Building equitable communities that alleviate poverty.

South Oakland Shelter and Lighthouse of Oakland County merged on July 1, 2019. With over 85 years of combined experience, the new Lighthouse has grown and become a beacon of hope for more individuals than ever before.
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Real stories of real life change.

“Lighthouse is great. It is a life changer. I don’t think they know how much they give a person. You go from such a dark, dark place. And then there is Lighthouse and they give you hope.”
Ajala
Ajala
“I appreciate that people are going beyond their time with their family to help you. The food, the clothes, the opportunity to have a place to sleep…it’s priceless. That gives you the motivation to do better.”
Stephen
Stephen
“Lighthouse did so much for us….They brought us meals and food. They even gave us Christmas presents. It made such a difference during a really hard time. Who else but Lighthouse would give me a place to stay when I had nowhere to go?”
Kim
Kim
“I look back and can’t believe where I am now. I wouldn’t be where I am without Lighthouse.”
Mazi
Mazi
“THANK YOU to everyone at Lighthouse. If it wasn’t for this program, I don’t know where I would be. I would be on the streets with my children.”
Shelter Client
Shelter Client
“It doesn’t have to be that you are homeless, and it’s not just about physical problems. Mental health issues are a huge problem. But here is some place you can go to get help, and Lighthouse is there to help you.”
Teri
Teri
“If you reach out to Lighthouse and they are able to do it, then they will do it. They are very nice people.”
Mikey
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46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-920-6000

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5850 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI, 48346
248-920-6000 x4403

SOS EMERGENCY SHELTER

Pontiac, MI 48342
248-920-6000 x3300

46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342

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