We’re building equitable communities that alleviate poverty.
Help Lighthouse become a beacon of hope to local families in need.
overview
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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Executive leadership
Board of Directors
Board Leadership
Jackie Buchanan
Chair
Jonathan Burleigh
Vice Chair
Dr. Jacqui Spicer
Treasurer
James Campbell
Secretary
Board Members
Dr. Dennis Blender
Patty Corkery
Sommer Dawson
Maurice Edwards
Dr. Chanel Hampton
Dr. Bryan Kieler
Richard Lewnau (Past Chair)
Dr. Bill Solomonson
Scott Stewart
Susan Wellman
Emeritus Members
Jim Ciroli
Susan Cooper
Dr. Harry Maisel
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 .
2023-24 Audited Financials
Income
Government – $4,906,268
Contributions – $1,825,160
Foundations – $1,739,603
Donated Goods & Services – $4,994,131
Special Events – $511,120
Rental Income – $584,756
Developer Fee – $22,909
Investment, Program & Other Income – $1,363,357
Total Revenue - $15,947,304
Expenses
Emergency Services – $8,215,595
Stability Services – $1,849,224
Housing and Community Development – $1,016,743
Runaway Homeless Youth – $1,073,050
Management & General – $1,604,799
Fundraising – $1,560,728
