In place of the annual Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awards Gala, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services produced a television special,
Empowering Potential. This 30-minute show special premieres on WCPO/Channel 9 and on wcpo.com on May 27, 2021, 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Empowering Potential will feature the life-changing stories of young people and families you’ve helped through Lighthouse, stories of courage, resilience, love, and hope. You’ll meet a young mother escaping homelessness, a Lighthouse foster parent who welcomes kids with open arms when their world is darkest, a nurse concerned about her baby’s development, and a Lighthouse specialist helping young people heal and grow.
Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities or to make a donation.
It’s more important than ever young people and families in need have the chance to experience the joy of the holidays this year. The pandemic has hit them incredibly hard, but you can be there for them.
Will you make the wish of a young person or family come true?
To keep everyone safe, the Lighthouse Happy Holidays Gift Drive looks a little different. We’ll be collecting gift cards this year instead of items.
Three Ways to Get Involved
SPONSOR A YOUTH OR FAMILY
You will receive a gift card wish list of a young person(s)/family in need.
To become a sponsor, please contact Sarah Elam, Volunteer Coordinator, by email at selam@lys.org or by phone at 513-487-7122.
MAKE A DONATION
Make a monetary donation online or mail a check to the address below.
DONATE GIFT CARDS
You can drop gift cards off December 7-11 at 401 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH.
Or mail them by December 11 to:
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services |
| Attn: Sarah Elam |
| 401 E. McMillan St |
| Cincinnati, OH 45206 |
If you’d like more information, please contact Sarah Elam, Volunteer Coordinator, by email at selam@lys.org or by phone at 513-487-7122.
Thank you!
Please join us online Thursday, October 29th, at noon for the Lighthouse Virtual Fall Event.
This free event will include video tours of two Lighthouse locations that young people call home, the Sheakley Center for Youth and the Youth Development Center. The Sheakley Center for Youth is a shelter for young people ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness. The Youth Development Center is a residential treatment home for boys. This is a unique opportunity to go inside the doors where young people work to heal and grow.
Click here to complete your Complimentary Registration now to guarantee your spot.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Miller, Lighthouse Development Coordinator at (513) 487-7154 or jemiller@lys.org.
The pandemic won’t stop the fun of the annual NautiCrawl. But it will be a bit different.
For $40, you’ll receive an exclusive Party-at-Home Pack along with an invitation to a Zoom Happy Hour on Thursday, September 24! Each Party-at-Home Pack will include a limited edition t-shirt, cocktail kit, and swag from local bars and restaurants. This annual event is hosted by the Lighthouse Young Professionals Committee. Funds raised from this event support services provided to young people and families by Lighthouse.
Stop by and see all the progress that is being made at the Lighthouse Green Learning Center Powered by Groundwork in Madisonville! To celebrate the official opening of the Greenhouse Groundwork will be hosting an open house for residents and partners to see what’s happening in Madisonville. Stop by to meet staff and see what all we have growing in the greenhouse! We’ll have a plant sale as well with veggies and native plants!
You’re invited to the Lighthouse Reunion!
Enjoy a fall festival full of fun, food, music, petting zoo, and much more!
This reunion is about bringing together past and present clients, employees, board members, volunteers, and honorees to celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Over the past five decades, Lighthouse has been known by four names:
1969: incorporated as New Life For Girls
1989: name changed to New Life Youth Services
1994: name changed to Lighthouse Youth Services
2017: name changed to Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Come, bring your family, and have a good time, rain or shine!
Looking forward to celebrating with you! Click here to register for this free event.
The Lighthouse NautiCrawl is going to be “ink” credible! You’ll hunt sea monsters as you make your way through the depths of OTR while enjoying extraordinary libations. The Lighthouse YP Committee has planned a bar crawl you don’t want to miss.
The fun begins at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28 at Graydon on Main, followed by these ports of call: 16 Bit Bar and Arcade, Taft’s Ale House, Queen City radio, Cobblestone OTR, and Queen City Exchange.
Your ticket gives you access to great drink specials, plus an exclusive NautiCrawl t-shirt and fanny pack swag bag.
Click here to buy your ticket now.
Thank you to our sponsors! Total Quality Logistics, Paychex, and US Digital Partners
Thursday, September 19
11:00 a.m.
The historic Lilybanks House in Hyde Park
The annual Fall Event is an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon with friends while touring one of Cincinnati’s most beautiful homes, savoring lunch by the bite from some of our city’s best restaurants and caterers, and shopping with fashionable boutiques.
Please contact Jennifer Miller, (513) 487-7154 or jemiller@lys.org if you’d like more information
Boutiques
Edie Parker
Shop Jacob James
Sacksteders Interiors
Lisa Robin Jewelry
TerreuZ
Junebug Jewelry Designs
Upper Eden
Lisa Todd
Monkee’s of Madeira
The Wardrobe Cincinnati
Caterers/Restaurants
Stone Creek Dining Company
crEATions by Melody
The Phoenix
Court Street Lobster Bar
Jeff Thomas Catering
La Soupe
Grand Finale
Coffee Emporium
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Each year Lighthouse honors humanitarians with its prestigious Beacon of Light Award. Honorees are recognized for leadership and service, community impact, and involvement with children, youth, and families. We celebrate the accomplishments of our community’s outstanding individuals at a gala each spring. Proceeds from the gala support Lighthouse services.
In 2019, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is celebrating 50 years of service to the community.
The 2019 Beacon of Light Humanitarian Award Honorees include Chris Bochenek from the Haile Foundation, Howard Elliott, and Sherie Marek.
The evening will also include a special anniversary tribute to two long-time Lighthouse volunteers. Karen Abel and Fran Unger will receive the President’s Award.
Click here for more information.
The purpose of MLK Day of Service is to turn Dr. Martin King Jr.’s teachings into a day of action across the country and use it as an opportunity to deepen our commitment and connection to those in our community who are too often at its margins.
Greater Cincinnati HRC will once again be partnering with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services to provide care packs & necessities for youth reached by their street outreach team.
Also, so far this year, Lighthouse has served 363 individuals between the ages of 18 to 24. This year, we need Men’s & Women’s Socks, Men’s & Women’s Underwear, Men’s & Women’s T-Shirts, and other items available via the Amazon wishlist which sends items directly to Lighthouse. If you can’t make it please consider donating to the Amazon Wishlist!
Thank you!
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