Remember that resolution you made just a few short weeks ago – to make a healthy lifestyle change, learn a new skill, or finally tackle that massive task you’ve been putting off? More of us made a resolution for 2021 – nearly 75% of U.S. adults, according to pollsters, up nearly 15% [...]
COVID-19 brought many challenges over the last year, including a huge increase in the need for food. Before the pandemic, Lighthouse typically provided food assistance to an average of 200-300 Oakland County residents per week. Since spring of 2020, we’ve been providing food to 4,500 – 5,000 people per week and that [...]
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 [...]