by The Lighthouse | Jul 24, 2015 | Cameco, Community Kitchen, Life at The Lighthouse, Programs, Social Issues, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse, Volunteers
As a non-profit organization, The Lighthouse relies on a team of dedicated volunteers to help with client programming, prepping food and serving meals. The task of recruiting people and organizing the program falls to Volunteer Coordinator Grace Rath. Originally from...
by The Lighthouse | Jul 23, 2015 | Addictions, Complex Needs Wing, Homelessness, Ideas, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Poverty, Programs, Social Issues, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse, Supported Living, The Dube Lighthouse
It’s been over three years since the Complex Needs Wing at The Lighthouse opened its doors to clients with mental health issues. The program has just added eight beds to the recently renovated Dubé Tower as part of the six month pilot project with the Health Region....
by The Lighthouse | Jul 17, 2015 | Addictions, Homelessness, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Poverty, Programs, Social Issues, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse, Supported Living
Over the last two months, Case Manager Touni Vardeh-Esakian has helped to house over twenty clients from The Lighthouse emergency shelter. He goes about it the old fashioned way: looking for ads on Kijiji, calling landlords and helping clients fill out application...
by The Lighthouse | Jul 15, 2015 | Addictions, Homelessness, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Poverty, Programs, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse
It’s noon on a Tuesday and the Stabilization Unit is quiet. The dimly lit room is situated with beds on the right, and a long desk for employees near the double doors at the front. A half wall divides the beds from the lounge to the left. Two men are sleeping in beds...
by The Lighthouse | Jul 2, 2015 | Drop In, Figuring Out What's Next, Life at The Lighthouse, Partners, Programs, Social Issues
Feet are not for everyone, especially caring for feet. But having healthy feet is vital for anyone who wants to get from point A to point B. It’s not something we think about when we’re young, but as we get older, foot care becomes an important part of maintaining...
