Who Am I?
One donor’s story of wanting to make a difference: “I grew up here in the county. On the 4th of July after I graduated high school, I was parked by…
Category Archives : Understanding Homelessness
8 Ways to Help the Homeless
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in……
All the comforts of home? Not exactly.
It may surprise you to hear that a lot of people still come to the Mission during the summer months, and the beds are just as full! This summer, you…
How to (Actually) Help a Panhandler
When you drive on any major street in Bellingham, you’ll inevitably come across someone panhandling on the corner next to your favorite store or shopping area. Oftentimes we see the…
Where does a donation go?
Have you ever wondered exactly where a donation to the Lighthouse Mission goes? A variety of shelters and people are beneficiaries. See below to learn more about the programs your…
Programming changes at Agape Home
By Bridget Reeves, Women’s Ministries Manager “We forgot the toilet paper!” This was a common ending to my grandmother’s stories about trying to escape from the orphanage where she and…
Truth & Trust
By Ron Buchinski, Executive Director At the age of 61, I’ve gotten to know myself well. There are things I like about myself, and, frankly, things I don’t like. Like…
