“I’m excited to work alongside the exceptional team at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services to continue advancing the organization’s mission,” said George Guy. “I look forward to collaborating with nonprofit partners, donors, and business leaders to build on that momentum and create new pathways of hope, growth, and opportunity.”

Ebun’s support for Lighthouse is rooted in her faith and a strong commitment to caring for those who need it most in our community. “I support Lighthouse's mission in providing critical support to youth and families,” she shares. “Volunteering has given me additional insights into the challenges facing our youth.” 

"Homelessness in youth is such a huge problem. Youth need to know that there is hope and support. They need to know there is somewhere they are accepted, and they are worth having a safe and secure home." Talid Boycan, Lighthouse Youth Action Board Member

You're invited to learn more about how you're helping youth in Lighthouse care thrive.

“My time at Lighthouse has been the most rewarding of my career,” said Haffner. “It has been a privilege to lead the organization and an honor to work with a team that is passionate about our mission and delivers excellence every day.”

The latest issue of the Lighthouse newsletter highlights the contributions of a frontline volunteer at the Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth, the stories of young people you helped heal and grow, and ways you can get more involved with helping the youth Lighthouse serves.

The team at Paint Creek provides outstanding evidence-based care, using relationship-building and therapy to encourage the development of coping and self-regulation skills. There’s also life skills training, sports and recreation, and education.

“Every day in Cincinnati as many as 87 young people are experiencing homelessness,” said Paul Haffner, president and CEO, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services. “Right now, we are collaborating with community partners on a new prevention plan called Gaining Resources, Opportunity and Wellness (GROW). This initiative creates a safety net of support and resources for young people at risk of homelessness to catch them before the risk becomes reality.”