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Volunteer appreciation: Ron Doerksen

Volunteer appreciation: Ron Doerksen

As one of the Mission’s ‘concierges,’ Doerksen has volunteered since 2022.  Ron Doerksen sat at a desk in the front office of the Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) building on Dec….

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Retired Generosity: Giving More Effectively and Significantly in Your Retirement

Retired Generosity: Giving More Effectively and Significantly in Your Retirement

Lighthouse Mission Ministries (101 Years of Caring) Thanksgiving and Christmas are often a time for some reflection, family time and giving back. For individuals and families, especially those navigating retirement…

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A Beacon of Hope in Bellingham

A Beacon of Hope in Bellingham

How your Stock Donation becomes a light in the darkness For the past 101+ years, the Lighthouse Mission has witnessed the struggles of homelessness. We observe the impact of deep…

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Year-End Giving: Make a Difference in Our Community

Year-End Giving: Make a Difference in Our Community

For over 100 years, Lighthouse Mission Ministries has celebrated Christmas with the cold, hungry and vulnerable in Bellingham. Each day, we strive to bring Jesus Christ as the beacon of…

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Stories at Lighthouse: Chris, the Volunteer

Stories at Lighthouse: Chris, the Volunteer

Volunteering to help the homeless in Whatcom County, especially in Bellingham at the Lighthouse Mission Ministries, is an impactful way to give back to your community. This organization is dedicated…

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Homeless Shelter Stories: Volunteer Stephen

Homeless Shelter Stories: Volunteer Stephen

Homeless Shelter Stories Volunteer Stephen Stephen has been an amazing volunteer at the Lighthouse Mission, putting in the hours to help those in need. We asked him a few questions…

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Lighthouse Mission: Volunteering – Peggy’s Story

Lighthouse Mission: Volunteering – Peggy’s Story

We interviewed one of our wonderful volunteers, Peggy. Her experience volunteering at Lighthouse Mission’s Base Camp is an insight into the kind hearts of people like Peggy. LMM: When did…

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I’m not alone I see it every day

I’m not alone I see it every day

I’m not alone I see it every day. In July of 2021, PJ Smith walked through the doors of Base Camp. She was struggling with financial stress after a car…

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Toxic charity vs Smart charity

Toxic charity vs Smart charity

Toxic charity vs. Smart charity. As believers in Christ, it is one of our God-given responsibilities to care for the poor. Over 2,000 verses in the Bible illustrate this. But,…

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Your Donations Provided a Safe haven in their Darkest Hour

Your Donations Provided a Safe haven in their Darkest Hour

Your Donations Provided a Safe haven in their Darkest Hour. Julia’s journey from Hawaii to Washington State was supposed to be a fresh start for her family. However, life had…

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OUR MISSION : Healing homelessness with Christ's power and love
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