Lighthouse Mission Ministries prepares for cold-weather months. We are able to make our Bellingham winter shelter available again this year, with the help of your involvement through generous donations and gifts and through your volunteer staffing from Christ the King Community Church (CTK). Hans Erchinger-Davis, President and CEO of Lighthouse Mission Ministries, said this is the third year that CTK is partnering with Lighthouse Mission to operate the shelter. Want to help us keep making a difference, consider sponsoring a bed through a monthly recurring online donation. Lighthouse Mission Ministries prepares for cold-weather months.
The winter shelter, located in the Lighthouse Mission’s 1013 Building, will accommodate up to 40 men at 1013 W. Holly St. from December through February. Check-in will be at Base Camp, a year-round emergency shelter located at 1530 Cornwall Ave.
Give And Save A Person From The Cold This Winter
Base Camp has been at or near capacity for the last month, Erchinger-Davis said, but even if beds are all taken, people who are homeless can visit Base Camp during the day. “Everyone is welcome to come inside, get warm, find resources—even if the Mission is full,” he said. “We will be doing everything we can to keep our community members safe from the cold this winter.”
At Base Camp, services like laundry, showers, resource referrals, Wi-Fi and emotional and spiritual support are open to all. “Base Camp is our community’s safety net. It’s a launching pad for people to start their journey toward life recovery,” Erchinger-Davis said.
Everyone is Welcome Even When We Are Full
For the winter shelter, CTK will provide transportation to and from Base Camp, volunteer coordination and overnight staffing support. Community members can apply to volunteer at ctkserves.org/shelter. New volunteer orientations will be held on Nov. 16 (online) and Nov. 20 (in person).
“Winter is the hardest time for those on the streets,” Erchinger-Davis said. “With costs going up to meet the increased need, we appreciate all who volunteer and donate—you bring us to the frontlines of hope, help and healing for a desperate people.”
Lighthouse Mission Ministry has been helping get people out of the cold since 1923. Want a chance to support us as we help rebuild lives, and make a difference in families and individuals – join us in giving. We care for well over 300 people per day – through enhanced shelters, addiction recovery, spiritual support, and aftercare. Join us and make a corporate donation, a family gift, sign up for a recurring donation… just join us in this fight against homelessness and poverty. Contact us today at: (360) 733-5120.
