by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 15, 2016 | Addictions, Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Social Issues
Kevin O. grew up in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. As a teenager, he received a six string guitar from his parents for Christmas and immediately fell in love with music. He taught himself to play and eventually switched to the bass when he started his first band called The...
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...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Mar 28, 2016 | Blue Mountain, Building News, Drop In, East Tower, Empire Tower, Events, Figuring Out What's Next, Life at The Lighthouse, Lighthouse Battlefords, Lighthouse Mobile Outreach, Partners, Programs, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse, Upcoming Events
The Lighthouse Supported Living Annual General Meeting is tomorrow, March 29th at 7:00pm in the Lighthouse dining room. 304 2nd Ave S, entrance is on 20th St. We will share about the work done by the Lighthouse including expansion of services and uplifting stories of...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Mar 8, 2016 | Coldest Night of the Year, Coldest Night of the Year, Events, Media, Photography
Over 200 walkers together raised over $52,000 for the Coldest Night of the Year walk in Saskatoon which raised funds for the Bridge and the Lighthouse. Thanks also to the Saskatoon Transit, Co-op and PotashCorp for their support!
by DeeAnn Mercier | Feb 15, 2016 | Addictions, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter
ANDREA HILL, SASKATOON STARPHOENIX More from Andrea Hill, Saskatoon StarPhoenix A funding shortfall has forced Saskatoon’s Lighthouse Supported Living shelter to cancel its daytime program. People who are homeless, intoxicated or otherwise need a safe place to stay...