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 [...]
There’s still time to help collect 1 million bottles and cans to support Lighthouse Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, pop cans and bottles have been piling up in garages and sheds across the state for several months. Bottle returns were suspended [...]
Lighthouse was founded to be a beacon of hope in our community for those experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness. While people of all backgrounds certainly experience such challenges, the harsh impact of economic disparity on the Black community continues to be dramatically disproportionate. This is not right, and it must change. [...]
2,000 food boxes filled with perishable food will be distributed starting this week from Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clarkston and St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield PONTIAC, Mich. (June 2, 2020) – Lighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty, is expanding its COVID-19 emergency food distribution efforts [...]
· OU’s campus provides much-needed additional space to pack and store food · Home delivery now available for seniors, at-risk populations, and those without transportation ROCHESTER, Mich. (April 3, 2020) – Lighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty, Oakland University and Pontiac Community Foundation announced today they have joined forces in a collaborative effort [...]
Lighthouse COVID-19 Update - 4/2/2020 As residents are being asked to “stay in place” and businesses are closing their doors, dedicated Oakland County nonprofits are rising up and working together to increase services to our neighbors in need throughout the COVID-19 crisis, but we need your help. Many of those served are among the [...]
Lighthouse staff and volunteers continue to work around the clock to provide food and shelter to Oakland County’s most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite taking every recommended precaution within our facilities, we know the threat of COVID-19 is all around us. Unfortunately, an employee in our PATH office has tested positive for [...]
United Way for Southeastern Michigan has committed a $50,000 matching contribution for Lighthouse’s COVID-19 crisis emergency response. Food to be distributed to children and families in need from 4 locations: Pontiac, Clarkston, Southfield and Farmington Hills PONTIAC, Mich. (March 16, 2019) – Lighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty, is partnering with [...]
Thanks to our generous dancers, donors, sponsors, supporters and friends, this year’s event exceeded our fundraising goal, raising more than $230,000 to fight homelessness and poverty Lighthouse’s 11th annual Dancing with the Detroit Stars was marked by laughter, tears and a whole lot of cheers. Five local celebrity dancers pulled out all the stops [...]
We’re packing 1,500 Thanksgiving dinner boxes, adopting 1,000 families in need, and raising $750,000 to help thousands of others who are struggling in our community – and you can help. All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Pontiac was packed with good cheer on a frigid November night as Lighthouse kicked off its 2nd annual Shine [...]
