Lighthouse VP/COO Jodi Harding and Lighthouse Volunteer Kate Willis had the opportunity to talk about Lighthouse services and the Beacon of Light Event as guests on WCPO Channel 9's Cincy Lifestyle.

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.

“That’s the lowest I’ve ever been,” said Walker, who is now 23. “I thought about it for a second, and I said, you know, I’m very independent. And I am independently bringing myself to a homeless shelter so I feel like I could get a lot of help.” That is exactly what happened.

“Jodi has played an important role in the evolution of Lighthouse as a clinical service provider, and we are thrilled to recognize her leadership and contributions to the agency,” said Paul Haffner, Lighthouse President and CEO. “We are confident she will be even more effective as our COO.”

“Lighthouse is pleased to welcome Elena Moton and Amber Simpson as new Board members,” said Paul Haffner, Lighthouse President and CEO. “They each bring a wealth of experience and expertise in their fields and will be tremendous assets to Lighthouse as we further our mission to advance the dignity and well-being of children, youth, and families in need.”

"Of those referrals that we receive, we can receive anywhere from 15 to 50 referrals per week. Almost 80 to 90 percent of those come from some type of drug-related issue attached to them," said Mindy Arlotta, Director of Lighthouse Foster Care & Adoption.

“This partnership with Children’s Law Center allows youth to receive streamlined reentry services, making what they need to succeed easily accessible and as a result, improving their outcomes, “said Gregory Bingham, Director of Lighthouse’s Hamilton County Community Juvenile Justice Services. ”Working together, we can support young people returning to our community in the best ways possible.”