by The Lighthouse | Apr 14, 2020 | Emergency Shelter, Homelessness, Life at The Lighthouse, Stories of The Lighthouse
The words of Carlton, one of our staff: “You see a bin, but the reality is this is someone’s whole life in that bin. A client told me tonight that’s all his worldly possessions are in a bin. I use to be able to put everything in a bin also. So it’s not...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 16, 2016 | Life at The Lighthouse, Poverty, Social Issues, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse
Pat grew up in Toronto and graduated from the Canadian College of Business and Computers in 2002. She worked in customer service and IT before deciding it was time for a change. “Toronto is one of those cities where basically you love it or you hate it. With Toronto...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 11, 2016 | Life at The Lighthouse, Social Issues, Stories of The Lighthouse
Rick M: University of Saskatchewan Alumnus Rick M was born and raised in Saskatoon. He graduated from Evan Hardy Collegiate and studied Public Administration at the University of Saskatchewan, then got into sales. “My first job out of university was with the greeting...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 5, 2016 | Complex Needs Wing, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Social Issues, Stories of The Lighthouse
Darrel N has lived at The Lighthouse for a little over a year in the Complex Needs Wing. He’s easy to recognize- usually dressed up in a shirt and tie (when it’s not too hot) and always sporting a single, dangly earring. Darrel is a huge fan of Star Wars and loves...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Jul 19, 2016 | Events, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Stories of The Lighthouse, The Dube Lighthouse, Upcoming Events
Reception: coffee & tea reception: Saturday, July 23, 2pm July 16 – August 11 The Gallery/art placement inc. 228 – 3rd Ave S. Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L9 306 664 3385 From the The Gallery website: It has become a tradition for the past several years for us to...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Jul 14, 2016 | Complex Needs Wing, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Stories of The Lighthouse, The Dube Lighthouse
Leanne was born in Edmonton, but grew up in Thunderchild First Nation. She’s lived in the Complex Needs Wing since December, and before that was in the women’s emergency shelter. “They’re really nice here. The best part of living here is you have company, you can talk...
