Category Archives : Stories of Hope

Carole is a woman that was positively impacted through your love and donations to Lighthouse.

Your Gift of Hope and Home for Carole

The stories we see of restoration and God’s grace through your partnership are nothing short of miraculous, and we are so thankful that you are listening to God and signing up for recurring monthly donations to continue your impact in the world. Today’s story of hope and renewal is from guest named Carole, and what an inspirational story it is.

Carole came to us from the hospital and was new to recovery. “I am so thankful for the Lighthouse Mission and Agape…

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James was saved by your generous gifts and donations. You made an amazing difference.

From Rock Bottom to Recovery

It is so exciting to see amazing stories of God restoring people back to Himself. And that we are allowed – both you and Lighthouse – to participate in this restoration is just unbelievable. If you are not already a monthly recurring online donor – please act now and make a difference in someone’s life today. This story of James’ is a perfect example of just how you can partner with us to make an enormous difference in the life of a homeless person today.

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A Staff member and a guest of Lighthouse Mission are bringing about change because of your gifts.

Rescued from drugs and despair

Stories of renewal are fundamental to the Lighthouse Mission which has been helping people for well over 100 years now. We’ve been blessed to watch as God utilizes His people through your monthly recurring donations as they effect real people, with real lives, that are transformed as they get introduced to God and His grace.

Rafael is a shining example of God miraculously transforming a life from the inside out. We are so thankful to Him for his blessings in so many people’s lives. Read now to hear the whole story.

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Daily Lighthouse Mission Ministry encounters beautiful individuals encountering one of the worst days of their lives. And very regularly we watch as these fathers, mothers, daughters and sons encounter the love of God. It is then that we marvel at the transformations that come as a result of His gift of grace, and your generous engagement through giving monthly through an online recurring gift. This story comes from Jeff, a recipient of the care and love of our mission. See how he was impacted by God's grace and love.

God Blessed Me with the Lighthouse Mission: A Poem

Daily Lighthouse Mission Ministry encounters beautiful individuals encountering one of the worst days of their lives. And very regularly we watch as these fathers, mothers, daughters and sons encounter the love of God. It is then that we marvel at the transformations that come as a result of His gift of grace, and your generous engagement through giving monthly through an online recurring gift.

This story comes from Jeff, a recipient of the care and love of our mission. See how he was impacted by God’s grace and love.

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Neil was a resident of Lighthouse Mission and has seen his life turned around by God.

You Built Up Neil’s Faith

Neil exclaims “Thank you, Jesus!” Neil moved from Trinidad to Washington, D.C. with his mom when he was young. In the 70s, drugs flooded the D.C. area and he was caught up in it. Throughout his life, Neil searched for the truth. “I always knew there was a God and I searched in a lot of different places,” he said. “I practiced Islam for about 27 years.”

Hear from Neil as he tells the story of God’s intervention in his life. Find out how your gifts have changed an entire family

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A homeless person saved through volunteers with a heart, and donors who gave.

You Empowered a Divine Connection

Street Connect volunteers spotted a gentleman walking down Northwest Avenue who looked lost. They quickly pulled over to offer him some supplies and asked if there was anything else they could do for him. They discovered he had just become homeless that day and had no clue what he was going to do. After praying with him, he decided to go his own way for the night.

Read more to see how the giving of Christians brought this wonderful man out of the cold and helped him start over again.

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Daikson was an alcoholic in need of help. But today you can see his smile because of your generous gifts.

Partner To Help More People like Daikson

Daikson grew up in a good family and went to church every Sunday. But in his teenage years, he tasted alcohol for the first time: “For some reason I got hooked. I had been really rebellious. My faith was not really there because I wasn’t focusing on it or working on it.”

But through your engagement by donating to Lighthouse Mission, you can help many that are like Daikson. Save a life today – read how you helped Daikson.

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A family reunited through God's grace, and Lighthouse Mission's engagement. Get involved today to help more connections like this get made.

A Redemptive Story

There was recently a beautiful, tender, and powerfully redemptive experience that I had the honor of witnessing.

About a month ago, one of our newer program men came to me with great sadness, anxiety, and guilt over being separated from his two young grandchildren due to circumstances both under and outside of his control.

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Shower Connect is a service for the homeless that shares dignity with others through your online donation today.

A Reciprocal Blessing

Lighthouse Mission loves to see volunteers working to transform lives from the inside out through their service. Time and again, we watch as the community is impacted for the better, but so too is the volunteer. God works miracles in many people’s lives, and we are amazed every single time.

My volunteer journey began when I found myself out of work and feeling sorry for myself. I saw this quote that said, “When you are feeling small, do something for somebody else.”

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Shawn helps others after your gifts and donations have helped her.

You Gave Shawn Hope & Healing

Shawn’s story is a harrowing example of just how harsh life can be, and how far through the cracks one can fall.

Shawn came to Lighthouse Mission and was transformed by God’s love and outreach. You too can effect others like Shawn through dedicated gifts monthly.

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