Media Contact:
Hans Erchinger-Davis
President & CEO
Lighthouse Mission Ministries
Phone: 360-733-5120 ext. 101
Feb. 3, 2025
Lighthouse Mission Ministries is providing food and shelter in its new Bellingham facility for hundreds who are homeless during the current winter storm that brought snow and sub-freezing temperatures.
The facility at 1312 F St. in Old Town opened in October and is near capacity now. It currently offers 234 beds under regular conditions, according to Hans Erchinger-Davis, president and CEO of Lighthouse Mission Ministries. It will reach the permitted total of 300 beds when they are able to staff the behavioral health dorms.
Also, Lighthouse Mission makes available 60 year-round Emergency Overnight Shelter beds on a walk-in basis, which were slightly under capacity as late morning Feb. 3. Another 15 to 20 extra severe weather beds are offered each night, depending on its staffing for the shift.
“We will keep all residents on-site during the day through this cold snap,” Erchinger-Davis said. “Due to safe staffing limitations, we are unable to bring in those just seeking day shelter into our building as we prioritize community members who require a full range of shelter services. We are always willing to take people on a case-by-case basis for any and all services if they are especially vulnerable, such as children, elderly or disabled people.”
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The Lighthouse Mission is the only overnight, low-barrier homeless service center north of Everett. Lighthouse Mission Ministries maintains its identity as a Christian organization with its mission of healing homelessness with Christ’s power and love. Lighthouse Mission Ministries has been helping people who are homeless since 1923. The Mission cares for up to 300+ people each day and provides a continuum of services aimed at ending homelessness through street outreach, enhanced shelters, addiction recovery, spiritual support, and aftercare. To make a donation or volunteer, call 360-733-5120, or visit www.thelighthousemission.org.
