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We’re building equitable communities that alleviate poverty.

Help Lighthouse become a beacon of hope to local families in need.

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Our Story

Lighthouse was established in 2019 when Lighthouse of Oakland County and South Oakland Shelter combined forces and merged agencies. LOC was founded in 1972 and started with a group of volunteers who provided food and clothing from the back door of a local church. SOS was established in 1985 by seven religious congregations in Oakland County. The new Lighthouse will leverage the best of both agencies, providing direct services (food, shelter, rental/utility and other financial assistance, crisis referrals) and stability and housing programs that develop and support self-sufficiency.

With over 80 years of combined experience, Lighthouse aims to be a Beacon of Hope to our neighbors who need us the most. Families turn to us seeking support for the most basic of needs such as food or shelter. Many of these people are seeking help for the first time.

Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families, and organizations.

We value building long-term, meaningful relationships by listening to our clients, partners, funders, and other stakeholders. We continuously engage in dialogue and then adapt to fill identified gaps and offer services that meet the unique and changing needs of our clients and the local community.

Core Values

Compassion

Understanding that every person is unique and doing their best.

Equity

Striving for fairness and actively seeking out varying perspectives.

Collaboration

Willingness to diminish self-interest for the sake of community needs, and to share our lessons learned.

Advocacy

Amplifying the voices of those we serve and championing their interests.

Innovation

Eagerness to try new things and adapt to changing circumstances

Stewardship

Honoring the trust placed in us by deliberately and transparently managing resources.

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We live out our core values through a variety of services and programs.
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Executive leadership

Ryan Hertz

President and CEO
Bio

Kris Bishop

Chief Financial Officer
Bio

Todd Burk

Chief Real Estate and Community Development Officer
Bio

Dr. Rita Fields

Chief Talent & Strategy Officer
Bio

Jenny Poma, MSW

Chief Operating Officer
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Board of Directors

Board Leadership

Richard Lewnau

Chair

Dennis Blender

Secretary

Jonathan Burleigh

Treasurer

Jackie Buchanan

Vice Chair

Board Members

Rachael Allen

Jim Ciroli

Susan Cooper

Dr. Chanel Hampton

Lamontre Harris

John Harvey

James Lambrecht

Sonja Lengnick

Harry Maisel

William Mott

Colleen Ochoa-Peters

Paul Plante

Jacqui Spicer

Susan Wellman

Financial Report

Working toward greater stewardship.

Since our merger in 2019, Lighthouse has been continually growing its service footprint and putting more donor dollars toward the needs of our community that need it most .

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2021-2022 Audited Financials

Income

Government – 20,940,030

Contributions – 1,745,438

Foundations – 1,277,768

Donated Goods & Services – 1,528,792

Special Events – 827,393

Rental Income – 273,871

Developer Fee – 621,248

Investment, Program & Other Income – (492,391)

Total Revenue - 26,722,149

Expenses


Emergency Services – 21,957,489

Stability Services – 1,858,380

Housing and Community Development – 278,660

Management & General – 1,341,309

Fundraising – 1,552,535

Total Expenses - 26,988,373

Total Assets

$15,136,909

Total Liabilities

$3,955,922

Total Net Assets

$11,180,987

PONTIAC HEADQUARTERS

46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-920-6000

CLARKSTON FOOD PANTRY

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

EIN: 38-2847849

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