Homelessness: The Reality
This piece was first published in the Bellingham Herald. Life on the streets is horrific. I’ve seen it firsthand. Women have told me how they were sexually assaulted in their…
Category Archives : Letters from the Director
A Note From the Director
I’m incredibly grateful for your kindness. Your care and concern for others keeps this Mission alive! The beauty of Christmas is that Jesus became man. He knows our pain and…
Winter Weather Update
There has been a lot of misinformation about the Lighthouse Mission’s emergency shelter services that we want to clear up today. The Drop-In Center on Holly Street remains open 24…
Hope Lives Here!
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.” Psalm 126:1-2 Fall is…
Reaching Out Together
With your help, this summer the Mission charges on, facilitating the healing of local men, women, and kids who are homeless and suffering. With our newest program, Street Connect, volunteers…
Your Partnership
I’m a man with a glad heart because you’ve taken up Christ’s mantle to love the “least of these.” Your faith in action has illuminated the streets and back alleys…
Easter Meals and Care
To us, Easter means something a little different. It’s not only the resurrection of Jesus Christ; it’s something more tangible. Through Jesus, we are seeing lives changed and people restored here…
LMM Partners with City of Bellingham for new shelter location
Back in October we expanded our Drop-In Center operation to 24-hours a day, adding 80 beds to our existing 150 – a sizable increase. We knew the facility’s limitations, but…
Thanksgiving Meals + Hope – Just $2.05
It’s true… it costs just $2.05 to provide a hearty meal for someone who is hungry. That’s a full Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, and green…
Can You Imagine?
Imagine you’re walking down Railroad Avenue. It’s about 6pm and the rain has started coming down. Your shoulders are hunched over with the 40-pound weight of your every known possession…
