ESL (English as a Second Language) class for adults is regularly offered at our Scarborough satellite location. Classes range from basic literacy to advanced level English. It is a great place to improve English literacy, learn about Canadian culture, and meet new friends. This February, the ESL class celebrated Chinese New Year by making traditional more »
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Between March and April, The Lighthouse offers a free income tax clinic for low-income families and individuals. Book an appointment today. Documentation to bring: We can only file your taxes properly if you bring all the necessary documentation with you to our Clinic. The following list will help you prepare for having your return completed. more »
A warm thank you to the team leaders, walkers and volunteers who participated in Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year. Thank you so much for your commitment of time and energy to this important event. We are extremely grateful for everyone’s kind spirit and generosity. You can still donate to support The Lighthouse and help more »
Tomorrow, over 15,000 Canadians in 6 time zones, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, mountains and prairies, cities and towns, in rain and snow, seniors and children, men and women – will walk. Together. Because no night is colder than one faced alone, abandoned, and unloved – we walk to bring hope, and light to more »
#CNOY16 8 Days until Coldest Night of the Year! Help The Lighthouse reach our goal of fundraising $25,000! Here are some ways you can help: 1. Start a team or join a team, and walk for The Lighthouse (bonus: walk with awesome folks while wearing an awesome toque :D) 2. Tell someone about The Lighthouse more »
It’s cold out there. Walk with us on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in the Coldest Night of the Year, a fantastically fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting. To register: http://bit.ly/1ODissM FAQ: https://lighthousecentre.ca/coldest-night-of-the-year-faq/
Hi! My name is Rachel Hammerton and I am a third year Psychology student at The University of Guelph-Humber. I will be joining and helping out at The Lighthouse on Tuesdays between January and April as a placement student. I love being able to see, help, and learn from people in all walks of life, more »
The Lighthouse food bank continues to offer food assistance to over 60 low-income households each week. This past holiday season, we hosted a wonderful Christmas lunch and provided a warm meal to over 35 individuals. Each family also received a Christmas hamper plus grocery store gift certificates to help alleviate some of the stress of more »
Hi. I am the new intern at The Lighthouse Centre, and a student from Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am finishing my degree in Intercultural Studies and Bible & Theology. I was raised just outside Listowel, Ontario. I am passionate about seeing people flourish, I am joining The Lighthouse team from January to more »
Is there anything more iconically Canadian than some friendly toque-clad folks taking a chilly winter walk in the snow to help people in need? (alright fine, MAYBE a moose playing hockey, singing “O Canada” and holding a bottle of maple syrup… but this is a close second). #walkwithus: http://bit.ly/1ODissM
