"Young adults working to escape homelessness should not have to choose between stable housing or pursuing their education. It’s unacceptable. At Lighthouse, we see young people forced to contend with this dilemma every day. This exception to the LIHTC rule will remove this barrier to their success and encourage young people experiencing homelessness to pursue their dreams,” said Paul Haffner, President and CEO of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services.

For young people in and from foster care, holidays can be a reminder of lost connections. This early Thanksgiving dinner for teenagers ages 14 and up in foster care, and former foster care youth ages 18 and up offers comfort and the opportunity to connect.

“When I saw what the needs were, and the challenges that people have, I realized that there was a great capacity to help in our community. I’m not playing tennis or playing bridge. I felt I needed to give back to the community.” Rhonda Sheakley