Lighthouse Mission helps homeless during the horrible cold. With sub-freezing temperatures expected to hit Whatcom County this weekend, Bellingham-based Lighthouse Mission Ministries is providing food and shelter to keep safe many who are homeless.
Extreme Cold is Very Dangerous to those in Need
Hans Erchinger-Davis, President & CEO at the Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham, said the arrival of weather with temperatures in the 20s will likely fill all its emergency shelter beds.
“Even when we’re full at night, people can come in Base Camp, our Bellingham emergency shelter, during the daytime,” Erchinger-Davis said.
The Lighthouse Mission overflow shelter can host up to 40 people in addition to Base Camp’s 200 beds.
Lighthouse Mission is Helping Real People Escape the Cold
“People on the streets are in danger of frostbite, hypothermia and so much more,” Erchinger-Davis said. “We urge our community to pray, volunteer and donate to support these hurting people.” By signing up today to create a recurring monthly gift, you will be joining us on the frontlines of our ministry with the Bellingham city’s neediest of people. You can make a difference right now.
1923, over one hundred years now, we opened our doors to help those who were endangered by the cold, by the elements, and by addiction. Lighthouse Mission Ministries has been helping every day since. You help us care for over 300 people per day through your recurring monthly donations. By supporting our street outreach, enhanced shelters, addiction recovery, spiritual support, and aftercare you literally save lives. . To make a donation or volunteer, call (360) 733-5120, or visit www.thelighthousemission.org.
