| Our mission | The mission of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is to empower young people and families to succeed through a continuum of care that promotes healing and growth. |
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Lighthouse Youth and Family Services
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Marketing or Advertising
We are beginning a new project/event – an Art Pop -Up Shop and Sale. We would like some help and expertise in the areas of marketing and advertising for the event. The event will take place the first week of June 2022. See full description
Community GardenThe garden at the Lighthouse Community School in Madisonville always needs a helping hand.Donation DrivesHelp Lighthouse collect new items for children, youth and families in need such as: school supplies, cleaning supplies, linens, kitchen items, baby items, bottled water, hygiene supplies and blankets.Street OutreachYou will accompany staff as they talk to youth on the streets; distributing food, hygiene supplies, and harm reduction supplies. Your primary responsibility will be to support staff on outreach.Cook a Meal for a ShelterVolunteers provide meals to youth at the Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth, the homeless shelter, and at the Mecum House. Meals can be made at home and dropped off or cooked in our kitchen. |
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| Items we need now |
Items needed to help the homelessDuring this time of uncertainty, we’re doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of the young people and families we serve and our employees. Supporters like you have been asking: how can I help? The best way to stand by our youth and families is by making a gift to support our crisis response - you can make a secure gift now by clicking here. We are in need of the following products: Food/meals/snacks for shelter clients Personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, latex gloves) Sanitizing products and thermometers Disposable protective coverall safety suits Medical-grade N95 masks Latex gloves You can also purchase items from our Amazon Wish List and have them delivered to Lighthouse. We will get the items to youth and families in need quickly. Thank you so much! Learn More |
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| Ways to help youth thrive |
Direct Service Volunteer (Short Term)Direct Service short-term volunteers bring energy, expertise and enthusiasm to what they do and enhance Lighthouse services on many levels, just with a shorter time commitment! You work directly with our kids by assisting staff with activities, meals, and homework. You play games with the clients, and act as social supports by hanging out and chatting with the kids. You could also go on outreach and pass out resources to those youth living on the street. If you would like to teach our clients a special skill such as job interview prep, a craft, or something else, we absolutely welcome that as well. At Lighthouse Youth Servies, we take the volunteer’s interest and the youths’ interests and find the best fit.Direct Service Volunteer Long TermDirect Service volunteers bring energy, expertise and enthusiasm to what they do and enhance Lighthouse services on many levels. You work directly with our kids by assisting staff with activities, meals, and homework. You play games with the clients, and act as social supports by hanging out and chatting with the kids. You could also go on outreach and pass out resources to those youth living on the street. If you would like to teach our clients a special skill such as job interview prep, a craft, or something else, we absolutely welcome that as well. At Lighthouse Youth Servies, we take the volunteer’s interest and the youths’ interests and find the best fit. |
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| How you help | You’ll help give a child a safe place to sleep, a homeless young adult the opportunity to become self-sufficient, and a teenage offender a second chance. |
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| About us | Operating since 1969, Lighthouse is nationally recognized as an innovator in services for families in crisis, for homeless youth and young adults, and for youth learning to become self-sufficient. The agency provides early childhood services; behavioral health and psychiatric services; home-based services to families; services to youth engaged with the juvenile justice system; community residential treatment facilities; foster care and adoption; independent living services; and opportunities through education. |
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"As our elected officials make decisions about spending ARP funds, we urge them to direct those funds to help those who have suffered most. Strengthening our human services sector and investing in affordable housing are two crucial ways to help our community recover & prosper" https://t.co/dwqEmMWI4M
Have you heard the news?
Our ED @marshg28 wrote an Op-Ed about #AmericanRescuePlan spending for the @Enquirer
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During the pandemic demand for human service orgs has grown. Due to funding losses and increased demand for services and essentials, many of these organizations are lacking revenue and staff at a time when our community needs them most… 🧵
Children and teens need proper mental and behavioral health supports to thrive. This is an especially challenging time for young people. We’re here to help. Call 513-487-6705 or send an email to [email protected] #childrensmentalhealthday #childrensmentalhealthmatters
Our youth workers make an undeniably positive difference in the lives of young people, helping them heal and grow in every possible way. Thank you youth workers! #youthworkers #youthworkchangeslives #frontlineheroes
Children and teens need proper mental and behavioral health supports to thrive. This is an especially challenging time for young people. We’re here to help. Call 513-487-6705 or send an email to [email protected] #childrensmentalhealthday #childrensmentalhealthmatters