Who We Are
The Lighthouse – A Place of Refuge is more than a shelter. We are a safe harbor for women and children, a place of hope where broken journeys end — and new ones begin.
With heart and experience, we stand beside those escaping cycles of abuse, homelessness and addiction. We believe recovery is possible, dignity is never lost, and independence can be achieved.
What we do:
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24-hour safe emergency shelter
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Trauma-informed counseling and peer support
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Life-skills workshops: budgeting, parenting, job-readiness
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Education & training partnerships
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Children’s programming to support young survivors
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Transitional housing and community-resource navigation
WHAT WE DO
Our Mission
We exist to provide stability, restore dignity, and empower independence.
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Provide Stability
In times of crisis and change, you don’t have to walk alone. Here you’ll find a welcoming and secure environment where women and children can begin to heal and rebuild. -
Restore Dignity
Every woman and child deserves compassion, respect and a chance to be seen for who she is — not defined by what happened to her. Trauma-informed care, individualized support and caring relationships guide our work. -
Empower Independence
True freedom comes when a woman gains the knowledge, skills and confidence to shape her own future. Through education, life-skills training, job-readiness programs and resource access, we help open the door to lasting independence.
GET INVOLVED
BE A LIGHT. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
At The Lighthouse, we believe that real change happens when a community comes together with compassion and purpose. Every helping hand, every donation, and every partnership makes a lasting difference in the lives of women and children seeking safety, healing, and hope. Whether you choose to volunteer your time, give financially, or collaborate with us through your business or organization, your involvement helps light the way toward a brighter future. Together, we can be a beacon of refuge and restoration for those who need it most.
VOLUNTEER
You can share your time, your gifts and your compassion. Whether it’s mentoring, bookkeeping, fundraising or hands-on work — there’s a place for you here.
DONATE
Your support enables us to open doors, pay for transitional housing, fund childcare, provide meals, and offer hope. Every gift matters.
PARTNER WITH US
Businesses, faith groups, schools and community organizations — join us as sponsors, trainers, employment partners or program creators. Let’s work together for lasting change.
A STORY OF HOPE
“When I walked through the door, I was scared and broken. Here I found kindness and a path forward. Now I am working, living in my own place, and helping my daughter to smile again.” – Jill K.