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.
Get to know our volunteers of the Lighthouse Mission coffee shop which provides emotional and psychological support for the people of our community.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Imagine if you will, year after year, going from shelter, to jail, to the streets, and institutions repeatedly with no end in sight. No one offers grace, or love, or understanding. Until one day, a person comes to you, reaches out their hand, pulls you from this living nightmare, and offers you a chance to begin again, with Jesus.
Read along as you see how God is utilizing your contributions to make a difference in real people’s lives.
Today we bring to you another marvelous story of renewal and salvation through God’s intervention in a guest of one of The Lighthouse Mission’s many ministries. Watching your online donations go to work, and transform lives is so encouraging. Today we meet Steve, and learn about his troubles with addiction, and his desire for new life in Christ.
“During my last relapse, I was in a friend’s apartment drinking,” said Steve…
