Lighthouse

Name: Lighthouse
Address: 46156 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI, 48342, US
Telephone: +12489206000
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Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty. Many of these people are seeking help for the first time.

With over 80 years of combined experience, Lighthouse aims to be a Beacon of Hope to our neighbors who need us the most. Families turn to us seeking support for the most basic of needs such as food or shelter. The new Lighthouse will leverage the best of both agencies, providing direct services (food, shelter, rental/utility and other financial assistance, clothing, crisis referrals) and stability and housing programs that develop and support self-sufficiency. Lighthouse’s vision is to solve the problems of poverty and homelessness by building affordable housing in local communities and by providing people with the resources, relationships, and skills they need to better themselves.

10/20/2026

Help make Thanksgiving brighter for local families!

Lighthouse is collecting Thanksgiving food donations through November 6, and we need your help! Your food drive can make a meaningful difference for families across our community by helping ensure they have the ingredients to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together.

Food drive drop-offs are welcome:
- Dates: October 21 through November 6
- Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- Times: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Whether you're organizing a food drive through your work, school, faith community, or group of friends, every contribution helps put food on the table for local families.

Learn more at https://lighthousemi.org/thanksgiving/

10/19/2026

Scots in Service is an annual weekend of community service where College of Wooster alumni, students, and friends gather to give back to local nonprofits. Rooted in the university's Presbyterian heritage, this tradition honors Scottish Service Day every October 10 and 11.

We are so grateful to the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves at our Pontiac food pantry on October 10. Every box packed and shelf stocked makes a real difference for local families. Thank you for putting faith and compassion into action!

10/13/2026

Auburn Place is almost ready for residents. 🏠 💙

This project transforms a long vacant lot in Pontiac's Unity Park neighborhood into 54 apartments, all permanent supportive housing. It is designed for households earning 60% or less of the area median income, with on-site supportive services for families, seniors, and individuals transitioning out of homelessness.

Lease ups begin before the end of the year. By then, a lot that sat empty for years will be home.

This is part of Lighthouse's broader commitment to creating stable, thriving communities in Oakland County.

Learn more: lighthousemi.org/lightingtheway

10/12/2026

The Lighthouse team got a firsthand look at an incredible transformation happening right in our community. As you'll see in photos, we toured the historic Lee Plaza's stunning lobby, beautiful common areas, and 117 apartments across the first ten floors that will begin leasing at the end of this year.

Once the project is complete, more than $100 million will have gone into restoration to provide 182 affordable apartments in Detroit, including 65 homes coming to the top five floors when we close on financing in a few months.

Seeing this 1929 Art Deco landmark come back to life is a beautiful reminder of what happens when we invest in preservation and people. This massive restoration isn't just about restoring stunning architecture — it’s about dignity, stability, and community.

"It is profoundly moving to be part of something so transformational — not just for the seniors who will call this building home, but for the entire neighborhood," said Lighthouse CEO Ryan Hertz. "This historic restoration is a catalyst. The momentum from this incredible investment will uplift and benefit the entire surrounding community."

We grateful to our partners at The Roxbury Group and Ethos Development Partners for helping to bring this landmark back to life. We can’t wait to share additional updates and welcome residents soon.

10/07/2026

Our campus construction is going to another level.. literally. 🏗️ 💙

This project is part of Lighting the Way, Lighthouse's campaign to transform how our community responds to poverty and homelessness. It is about what becomes possible when services come together in one place.

The expanded campus will bring a new Family Emergency Shelter, a Family Amenities Center with an art room, library, and computer lab, a Dining Center, a Social Supermarket offering choice and dignity, an Economic Opportunity Center, and a Community Cafe for connection and volunteer engagement.

Today, we provide 25,000 nights of shelter per year. After expansion, that rises to 58,000. We currently shelter 247 individuals, which will grow to 858. Three out of four people in our shelter are children. More than 1 in 7 children in Oakland County do not have enough to eat. And 96% of families leaving our shelter transition into stable housing.

More space means more families get a safe place to sleep tonight and a real shot at tomorrow. That is what Lighting the Way is building toward.

Learn more: lighthousemi.org/lightingtheway

10/02/2026

Thank you to the team from SolvIT, Inc.! 💙

Sixteen volunteers split across two shifts in our food pantry, eight in the morning and eight in the afternoon. They arrived on time, ready to work, and stayed that way all day.

Together, they brought in deliveries, sorted food, stocked shelves, packed boxes, and distributed food to clients. Their combined contribution: 56 hours of service. We would welcome them back anytime!

Interested in bringing your team? Learn more at lighthousemi.org/volunteer.

09/30/2026

Mission & Mingle, in motion. 💙

This is what community looks like. Volunteers, donors, partners, board members, and staff, all in one room, all here for the same reason: to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in Oakland County.

We honored Pam Righter as our Volunteer of the Year for her 200+ hours at the Pontiac Pantry, Hazel and Alice Nicosia as our Future Changemakers for collecting more than 10 tons of food through Little Friendsgiving, and Patrice Rowbal with the Mission Possible Award for organizing neighborhood donation drives, including her Transport Drive that collected rolling suitcases for clients who walk home with groceries.

We also recognized our incredible Corporate Partner: Bosch USA and Community Partner: First United Methodist Church of Troy. Thank you to everyone who showed up, gave generously, and continues to stand with us!

09/28/2026

1,500 cleaning kits. One incredible community partnership.

We’re so grateful to Amerilodge Group, in partnership with Hilton Hotels & Resorts and IHG Hotels & Resorts, for assembling more than 1,500 household cleaning kits for Lighthouse clients during their Annual Leadership Summit.

Each kit includes everyday essentials like laundry detergent, dish soap, hand soap, cleaning supplies, paper products, and more. These everyday essentials make a meaningful difference for families building a fresh start!

Thank you, Amerilodge Group, for showing that big things happen when communities come together!

09/24/2026

Mission & Mingle was a night to remember! 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the volunteers, partners, and supporters who make our work possible.

We honored Pam Righter as our Volunteer of the Year for her 200+ hours at the Pontiac Pantry, Hazel and Alice Nicosia as our Future Changemakers for collecting more than 10 tons of food through Little Friendsgiving, and Patrice Rowbal with the Mission Possible Award for organizing neighborhood donation drives, including her Transport Drive that collected rolling suitcases for clients who walk home with groceries.

We also recognized our incredible Corporate Partner: Bosch USA and Community Partner: Troy First United Methodist Church.

To every volunteer, donor, partner, board member, supporter, and staff member in the room: thank you. You are helping us build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in Oakland County and beyond.

09/23/2026

Thank you to the team from PROFIL North America! 💙 Nine volunteers joined us in the food pantry and jumped right in on a busy day. They unloaded deliveries, packed produce and non-perishable foods, restocked shelves, and distributed food to our clients.

Together, they contributed over 31 hours of service. We are grateful for their hard work and would welcome them back anytime.

Interested in bringing your team? Learn more at lighthousemi.org/volunteer.

Address

46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI
48342

Telephone

+12489206000

Website

http://www.lighthousemi.org/

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