When I volunteered at the cold weather shelter, I realized that I could make a greater impact on people’s lives. At that time I was feeling useless. When I was staying up all night making sure that the women felt safe and them telling me they felt safer with me there, I realized that was where God wanted me to be.
A story about the staff of Lighthouse, and their desire to do what God wants them to do, and be who He wants them to be.
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.
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
Each year, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless to promote awareness, education, and action surrounding hunger and homelessness the week.
A lot goes on here at the Mission! In the past year, we’ve been able to serve 350 nutritious meals per day, shelter well over 300 people at night, and arrange 1,050 medical care visits in collaboration with SeaMar. This is what God’s care looks like through you, our partners here at the Lighthouse Mission!
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.
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.
Winter is harsh for those who are homeless. The cold, the dirt, the loneliness – and the holidays, all lead towards a desperate need. The Lighthouse Mission, throughout the holiday season, sees stories like these time and time again and we need your support as we work to ensure the welfare of many who are in need during this Christmas and colder holiday times. Are you looking to partner with a trusted Christian philanthropic organization, we would covet your partnership with us.
Chris is sitting outside alone on a milk crate. Water droplets from the edge of his tent form a small puddle in frosted moss. There’s a camp stove and an old bike next to him. “It’s Christmas!”
Do you need more information on the various emergency Whatcom County shelters and the beds available throughout the county during times of winter emergencies? Read more to find out today.
The Lighthouse Mission provides bedrock support for the county and the individuals of the Bellingham area as we provide well over 300 beds to individuals in need.
Imagine you’re walking along Holly Street in downtown Bellingham. Shivering doesn’t even help to warm you anymore, you’ve been outside so long. You haven’t eaten in two days. Your feet seem to get heavier with each step. You just wish someone would notice. But you feel invisible.
This was Jim’s reality: “Being on the streets, I was very hungry. I felt bad, my stomach really hurt and a lot of the time I couldn’t sleep because of it. I prayed every night that things would change.”
Curious about whether or not Lighthouse Mission helps those who are really in need throughout the community of Bellingham Washington? Look no further than this marvelously touching poem written by a former guest of Lighthouse Mission, and now an LMM staff member. Robert knows better than anyone just how far reaching the impact of your donations and care go – he has seen it from both sides of the ministry.
