The Beacon of Light Humanitarian Award recognizes leadership, community service, and a positive impact on the lives of young people and families. Lighthouse has honored individuals in the community since 1996 and is proud to celebrate the remarkable 2022 Beacon of Light Humanitarians: Phillip and Gail Holloman, Moira Weir, and Barbara Malcolm Weyand.

"It’s clear, the solutions [to youth violence] are not easy; however, we can each do something. The state of crisis has gained the attention of legislators, law enforcement, nonprofits, educators, medical professionals, and, of course, parents. Let’s keep the pressure on. Volunteer. Mentor. Hire. Rent. Be the light. Walk the walk with us."

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services has raised the minimum wage for all employees to $15 per hour and made additional adjustments in various pay ranges to promote equity.

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is proud to be honored by Cincinnatus with the Spencer Award for promoting equity and inclusion. Named after Cincinnati’s “First Couple of Civil Rights,” the Spencer Award celebrates the couple’s achievements and honors nonprofits and businesses who exhibit conspicuous and enduring contributions to promoting greater inclusion and diversity in the community.

Rashidah Sellers, Director of Residential Services/Treatment Programs at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, is the 2021 OneSource Center Emerging Leader Award recipient

Lighthouse is proud to be honored again as an Innovator in LGBTQ Inclusion, the highest tier of recognition by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children-All Families project!

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, a leader in social and human services for young people and families, is pleased to announce Thuy (pronounced twee) Kolik will join the nonprofit’s leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kolik will succeed Judy Oakman, who will retire this fall.

"Our shelter is always full. What we see is that the young people we serve need someone to walk side by side with them, connect them to resources, and set some goals. It's about giving them a pathway. We're always building youth up to walk that path." Bonita Campbell, Vice President of Homeless Youth Services.

Bonita Campbell says, on any given day, about 40% of those staying in the Lighthouse Youth Shelter where she works identify as LGBTQ+. When asked why she thought that was, Campbell said, "Because of our society, because families really struggle to accept their young people as LGBTQ+. For that reason, Lighthouse is very intentional about creating an environment that is welcoming to all.