by DeeAnn Mercier | Jun 23, 2016 | Events, Volunteers
Thank you to PotashCorp for helping us build a roof top garden and flowerbed in front of our building on United Way’s Day of Caring. We could not have done this without their support! The volunteers worked hard to construct the boxes, pick out the perfect...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Feb 17, 2016 | Coldest Night of the Year, Coldest Night of the Year, Events, Volunteers
The Coldest Night of the Year is this Saturday, February 20th, starting at 4pm at Station 20 W. Walk with us for 2, 5 or 10km and warm up with a chili meal at the Lighthouse to celebrate your success. The City of Saskatoon will be providing bus service back to Station...
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 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 DeeAnn Mercier | Apr 13, 2015 | Life at The Lighthouse, Programs, Volunteers
This week is National Volunteer Week and we would like to celebrate some of our amazing volunteers! Crib is a popular game during our weekly Games Night. One of our awesome volunteers, Hannah, comes every week to play crib with whoever is up for the challenge! Sarah...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Mar 20, 2015 | Cameco, Community Kitchen, Donate, Ideas, Lighthouse Mobile Outreach, Volunteers
How should people handle panhandling in Saskatoon? The issue has come to the forefront in the media in the past couple of weeks, with many people weighing in. A 2011 article in the Atlantic stated: I’m certain that there are some cases where donations to an...
