Category Archives : Stories of Hope

Building being built to support the impoverished of the local community and to help decrease homelessness.

New Building Project

A new building that will more than replace Base Camp, as well as provide enhanced, specialized care to families, the elderly, and those who require medical or mental health support.

At Lighthouse Mission, we know you want to do more to ease the rising homelessness crisis and transform lives in Whatcom county.

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Your gifts and your money is going to support the needy and the homeless of the Bellingham area.

Agape Home Conference

Agape Home hosted their first conference and rolled out the red carpet! Giving our guests the royal treatment, with delicious food, fellowship and encouragement.

The theme was “Daughters of the King” and the ladies were blessed by multiple guest speakers who declared powerful testimonies, led interactive activities, and shared God’s heart.

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Carmon tells his story and how Lighthouse Mission has positively changed his life for the better.

Carmon’s Journey to Wholeness

For those experiencing homelessness, the emotional challenges can be as painful as the physical challenges of hunger and lack of shelter. Carmon, one of our guests in recovery, suffered from isolation and strained family relationships that led him into a spiral.

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Meet a family positively impacted by your business donations and interventions on their behalf.

Lacey’s Journey to Healing, thanks to you!

Mary, a Lighthouse Mission staff member, was heading home when she saw a visibly pregnant young woman sleeping on the ground, just outside our front door.

“Hey, are you okay?” Mary asked, gently shaking the woman awake.

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Hope for Bellingham: Documentary Film

The full-length documentary of our Hope for Bellingham video series is out now. Check it out to gain insight into homelessness and get involved in the solutions.  Are you curious…

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Tommy Needed Another Chance at Recovery… and Today He is Clean and Sober, Thanks to you!

After a fishing season in Alaska was cut short due to record low numbers of fish, Tommy found himself in a tough spot… with no job and no place to live. He was desperate for temporary work to tide him over until the next fishing season. However, not many people were looking to hire an elderly man, struggling in the grips of addiction. That’s how Tommy first ended up at at our drop-in shelter, Base Camp.

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Dane and staff outreach street connect with Libby and she tells her story of renewal.

Libby Says, “No More!” to Life on the Street

It is the stories of renewal and restoration that excite us most to talk about. We are so glad to share the story of Libby and her desire to share her transformation with you all. God has intervened on Libby’s behalf and has brought about restoration. This story is an exciting new story of God’s love and peace in Libby’s life. And this amazing story of grace was made possible because you took the time to act, to donate, and to make a difference in the lives of those most overlooked in our society.

Thank you for helping reach out to neighbors like Libby.

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Mike with his dog Oreo - who recently passed away. He saw your donations make a very real difference in his life.

Mike’s Story: Made Possible Through Your Generosity

Mike Missick was a special guest at the Lighthouse Mission as he worked to break free of the cycle of homelessness. And we were blessed to have a front row seat to watch God intervene on behalf of Mike as He transformed his life to something entirely new. Read about how Mike saw Mike making a difference in his life each day.

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Crystal and her family - recipients of the love of God through your ongoing donations and giving.

Crystal Finds Safety and Dignity at the Mission

Stories of renewal in the Whatcom County, and Bellingham area, never get old. Watching as God intervenes in family’s lives, and brings grace and restoration is such a joyous occasion to experience. We know that because of your partnership, your donations, and your care for this mission, we get a chance to watch as God works in people’s lives for real change.

Read more to see how God is intervening on behalf of real people each day.

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OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION : Healing homelessness with Christ's power and love
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