Lighthouse Blog/News
11th Annual Dancing with the Detroit Stars is a Shining Success
November 20, 2019
Lighthouse’s 11th annual Dancing with the Detroit Stars was marked by laughter, tears and a whole lot of cheers. Five local celebrity dancers… [Read More]
Lighthouse Kicks off ‘Shine Your Light for the Holidays’ Campaign
November 13, 2019
We’re packing 1,500 Thanksgiving dinner boxes, adopting 1,000 families in need, and raising $750,000 to help thousands of others… [Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Rabbi Rachel Shere
October 24, 2019
Rachel Shere has a high-profile job as a rabbi at Adat Shalom. She’s also been a Dancing with the Detroit Stars contestant once before in, in 2015……. [Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Brooke Miller
October 22, 2019
I danced in high school & college, never competitive & never ballroom style. I think that dancing again on a stage has been on my secret bucket list…… [Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Rami Essak
October 22, 2019
By his own admission, Rami Essak isn’t short on confidence. That’s probably helpful for a guy who oversees a growing network….. [Read More]
Honey Space for Moms and Lighthouse Kick Off Campaign to Help Moms in Crisis
October 18, 2019
Honey’s CEO will compete in Dancing with the Detroit Stars to help raise $100,000 and expand services for women in PATH program…. [Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Jennifer Granger
October 18, 2019
For Jennifer Granger, serving as a contestant at Dancing with the Detroit Stars is a natural extension of her deep involvement in charity work…. [Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Marina Lagocha
October 16, 2019
Dancing in front of a crowd is nothing new for Dancing With the Detroit Stars participant Marina Lagocha… [Read More]
Honey Space for Moms and Lighthouse Partner to Help Moms in Crisis
September 26, 2019
Golden Light Gala Oct. 3 will kick off a campaign to raise $100,000 to expand support services for women in our PATH program… [Read More]
Lighthouse CEO Ryan Hertz Named Among Crain’s 40 Under 40
September 2, 2019
It has been a big year for Lighthouse CEO Ryan Hertz. To kick off 2019, Hertz oversaw the merger of … [Read More]
Lighthouse Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Development – Coolidge Place
July 31, 2019
Oak Park complex to feature 64 townhome and ranch-style apartments, green space and a community center… [Read More]
Steps for Hope 5K/10K Takes Aim at Hunger and Homelessness
July 29, 2019
Lighthouse will hold our inaugural Steps for Hope, a 5K, 10K and 1-mile walk/run fundraiser…[Read More]
Heartfelt Speeches and Fireworks Kick Off Lighthouse Merger
July 5, 2019
Better Together celebration raises $45,000+ to fight poverty and homeless in metro Detroit…[Read More]
The 2019 Rent Party Draws Hundreds to Support the Homeless
June 24, 2019
Guests mingled and danced the night away in the dimly lit and lavishly furnished former Stanley Kresge estate during Lighthouse’s 4th annual…[Read More]
Hope and Prayer on the Menu at Lighthouse’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
June 24, 2019
Hundreds of faithfuls flocked to Southfield on May 29, where a diverse group of religious leaders offered words of wisdom and prayers in hope…[Read More]
South Oakland Shelter and Lighthouse of Oakland County announce planned merger
January 15, 2019
Two longtime metro Detroit nonprofits, both dedicated to alleviating homelessness & poverty in SE Michigan, have announced plans to join forces…[Read More]
SOS Clients Enjoy a Little Holiday Magic
December 26, 2018
South Oakland Shelter recently teamed up with several community groups to make a little holiday magic for local families and individuals in need….[Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Alexandria Riley
November 16, 2018
When she takes the stage at South Oakland Shelter’s annual gala Saturday night, Alexandria T. Riley will dance – for a whole host of reasons….[Read More]
Dancing with the Detroit Stars Raises more than $1 Million – but its Impact is Priceless
November 15, 2018
A lot of dreams can come true in a decade. And they have, thanks to South Oakland Shelter’s annual…[Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Eric Avila
November 14, 2018
Eric Avila has been busy planning the menu for this year’s Dancing with the Detroit Stars gala which will include dishes like…[Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Kelli Robinson
November 13, 2018
Kelli Robinson has believed in SOS’s mission since she was a young girl volunteering with her church. This year…[Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Eric Fadie and Tara Szott Wasik
November 12, 2018
Eric Fadie competed in last year’s Dancing with the Detroit Stars gala and finished as the event’s top fundraiser. This year…[Read More]
Meet the Dancers: Angel Lavery
November 2, 2018
Angel Lavery is no stranger to the dance world, having been a member of …[Read More]
SOS Celebrates Community Partners and Successful Year at Annual Meeting
September 24, 2018
South Oakland Shelter’s annual meeting honored partners who’ve helped to make an impact while discussing…[Read More]
Russ Russell to Join SOS as Chief Development Officer
August 21, 2018
He’ll oversee development operations and fundraising, events, communications and marketing …[Read More]
A Winning Weekend for SOS
August 20, 2018
Fifth Annual End Homelessness Now 5K/10K raises more than $50,000 to help end homelessness…[Read More]
Two New Grants Fuel SOS’s Mission to End Homelessness
August 13, 2018
McGregor Fund and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan award $140,000 to South Oakland Shelter for …[Read More]
Coolidge Place Development Clears Major Hurdle
July 27, 2018
State approves Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for the project; groundbreaking in Oak Park to take place…[Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Brightens SOS Office
July 10, 2018
Volunteers donated time, talents and more to create a warm environment for both clients and staff…[Read More]
Third Annual Rent Party Raises the Roof (and Funds)
June 13, 2018
SOS hosted the Third Annual Rent Party on Saturday, June 2…[Read More]
Meet Max Glick, the new Director of HandUp
May 21, 2018
SOS welcomes Max Glick as new Director of HandUp.. [Read More]
Companies Come Together to Give SOS Clients a Lift
May 3, 2018
Shelter receives 10 new bikes from Applied Imaging and Dunham’s and a new bike shed from Rebuilding Together… [Read More]
Sowing the Seeds of Community Service
April 27, 2018
Global Youth Service Day: The South Oakland Shelter’s Lathrup Village office got a springtime makeover Saturday – thanks to a small but mighty group of young metro Detroiters… [Read More]
Ford Fellows to Help SOS Fight Homelessness
April 10, 2018
Homelessness is a human crisis with no easy fixes. But through an innovative Ford Motor Company Fund program, SOS will garner some fresh ideas to help fuel its mission into the future… [Read More]
Otus Supply presents “Gimme Shelter” a benefit dinner & concert for SOS
November 28, 2017
On January 10, 2018, Ferndale based eatery & music venue Otus Supply kicks off it’s 1-year Anniversary with a weeklong celebration including a spirited dinner and concert titled “Gimme Shelter” to benefit South Oakland Shelter (SOS)… [Read More]
Announcing: SOS Acquires HandUp Crowdfunding Platform
October 10, 2017
HandUp, a San Francisco startup providing fundraising software to human service organizations,
has some big news: their platform has been acquired by South Oakland Shelter (SOS), a nonprofit
in Metro Detroit! [Read More]