Lighthouse Youth Services was honored to be chosen as one of the six finalists for Transform Cincinnati, an initiative co-founded by Richard Rosenthal and aimed at linking philanthropists to big ideas aimed at transforming Cincinnati for decades to come.

WLWT News 5 provided a Thanksgiving feast for the Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth on Monday, November 22. The same day WLWT News 5 Reporter Jennifer Schack told the story of the Sheakley Center and we work each day to make a difference. Thank you WLWT!

“Just because we’re teenagers doesn’t mean we can’t make a difference.”

Lighthouse parent Jessica Schumacher: “Finding homes for larger sibling sets is very, very difficult. Usually, they are separated, but it’s a gift. It’s a gift to us that they are together. It’s amazing.”

Lighthouse parent Jessica Schumacher: “Like any mom, there's rough days but so many wonderful days and beautiful days. It's a joy to watch them grow. It's a joy to watch them learn and flourish. I'm excited about the people that they are and the people they are going to be.”

Thanks WCPO 9 On Your Side for telling the Schumachers' story! We're so proud they are a Lighthouse family!

Right now, 3,000 Ohio foster alumni between the ages of 18 and 21 are struggling to survive.