Auburn Hills, MI. - Nov. 23, 2020 - In November, the team at Genisys Credit Union launched a campaign with their employees to raise funds for Lighthouse’s annual Thanks & Giving Campaign. The initiative raised $12,178, which will allow Lighthouse to purchase turkeys for all the families they serve to have a [...]
She sang vocals on the smash hit “Dancing in The Street” – now Motown diva Martha Reeves will be dancing in your feed during this year’s virtual Dancing with the Detroit Stars to benefit Lighthouse. The award-winning R&B and pop singer and former Detroit City Council Member is the lead singer [...]
When choosing music to dance to for this year’s Dancing With the Stars, Alexandria Riley says one song came to mind: Dorinda Clark-Cole’s hit, “I’m Still Here.” For Riley, the 2002 gospel track has more meaning in 2020 than ever before. “The song is fitting considering we’re still here despite the [...]
Rachel Shere loves the energy and excitement of dancing in front of a live crowd (and she performed in Dancing With the Stars in the past), but she makes it clear – she is not a professional dancer. “I got kicked out of dance class when I was a kid because [...]
Claudia Rahardjanoto will be tap dancing her way from the Big Apple to Motown for this year’s Dancing with the Detroit Stars event – virtually, that is! Rahardjanoto, who’s based in New York City, is performing with pianist Michael Jellick, who’s a mainstay in the Detroit Jazz scene. Jellick has participated [...]
Dancing is more than a hobby for Luly Del Real, it’s a way to spread joy, love and positivity. Del Real began dancing when she was a child in Mexico. Her passion for Mexican folkloric dance and culture turned into a career. She studied at the world-renowned Institute of Bellas Artes. [...]
Performing runs in Amanda Lyberg’s blood. The Lincoln Park native has been singing for as long as she can remember. When told that singing wasn’t a “viable career choice,” she decided to go to school for psychology, but that didn’t stop the music. Her passion for both music and psychology turned [...]
COVID-19 didn’t stop the Halloween fun for dozens of children who took part in a special Trunk or Treat event for Lighthouse PATH participants. About 40 children ages 7-17 took part in the event with candy, costumes, and spooky decorations galore. Sponsored by the Junior League of Birmingham, the outdoor event [...]
Although the 5th Annual Rent Party did not get to happen in-person this year, Lighthouse supporters still had the chance to hear some fantastic music virtually. Lighthouse hosted a virtual Rent Party live-stream on Saturday, August 29th at the former Stanley Kresge estate, renovated by Paddy Lynch. The one-hour live-stream [...]
Among her many responsibilities, Dr. Fields will develop and implement talent management strategies and oversee HR, facilities, IT and more as part of the Lighthouse leadership team In her own words, Dr. Rita Fields says she began her journey “as a homeless, high school [...]