by DeeAnn Mercier | Dec 18, 2015 | Donate, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Lighthouse in the News, Lighthouse Mobile Outreach, Media, Photography, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse
More than 30 homeless people in Saskatoon have warm new winter coats, thanks to a small group of young aboriginal people. “I felt really good. I knew these people, I work with these people every day, and to see the looks on their faces and their gratitude, it was an...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Dec 8, 2015 | Addictions, Emergency Shelter, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Poverty, Social Issues, Stories of The Lighthouse, Videos
Formerly homeless Veteran, Teddy shares his story of recovery and hope at the Lighthouse encouraging others to make changes in their lives. Way to go Teddy! To watch the news segment click here.
by DeeAnn Mercier | Nov 23, 2015 | Life at The Lighthouse, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Mental Health, Partners, Social Issues, Stories of The Lighthouse, Videos
Dogs aren’t just household pets anymore. A research project between three Canadian universities — including the U of S — is studying the effects dogs have on people with mental illness through therapy and counselling. We love having these dogs come...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Nov 20, 2015 | Addictions, Donate, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Mental Health, Partners, Photography, Poverty, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, Up Capital Campaign, Volunteers
Released on November 20, 2015 An innovative wellness center at The Lighthouse Supported Living (Lighthouse) officially opened today in Saskatoon. The shelter will provide an alternative for manageably intoxicated individuals who are unable to access other shelter...
by DeeAnn Mercier | May 12, 2015 | 90 Day Challenge, Addictions, Homelessness, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Mental Health, Partners, Photography, Poverty, Social Issues
May 11, 2015 in 90 Days of Innovation: Ready Every Day There’s a new addictions counsellor at the Lighthouse, and she goes by the name of Leanne Murdaugh. “She’s very respectful and kind,” says David, a client of Leanne’s, who visits the Lighthouse almost every day to...
by The Lighthouse | May 6, 2015 | 90 Day Challenge, Life at The Lighthouse, Lighthouse in the News, Lighthouse Mobile Outreach, Programs, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse
Over the next few weeks, The Region Reporter will share with you a series of stories about improving care and health through partnership and teamwork at the Lighthouse. These initiatives are underway thanks to the hard work of the Community Services Team (Team 1),...
