This July, The Lighthouse celebrated the graduation of 14 graduates of the manicure and pedicure course. The graduates completed a minimum of 80 hours in hands-on practice, in additional to class time to learn about the theory and art of nail care. We also want to congratulate the 10 graduates of the gel and acrylic more »
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Register here by either starting or joining a team, and raise $150 by July 31st, you will receive a cool RIDE water bottle.
On October 3, 2015, The Lighthouse is participating in the annual Ride for Refuge bike-a-thon and new this year is a 5 KM walk for those who like to walk. This event will take place at different locations in Canada. You can participate by riding for The Lighthouse at a location near you and the more »
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International Women’ Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women while empowering them to strive for greater equality in society. This year, International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8. On March 9, the Hispanic women of the Manicure & Pedicure class took the initiative and put together an International Women’s Day Celebration more »
If you enjoy working with children and are interested in an opportunity to serve this summer, then we would like to encourage you to volunteer with The Lighthouse for our Vietnamese Family Summer Camp. We are looking for responsible and dedicated adults or high school aged volunteers to assist with the children camp program, which more »
Hello, my name is Zoe Russell. I am a summer student at The Lighthouse and I am very excited to get to know so many new people here in the months to come! I am at the beginning of my studies at Redeemer University. Majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology, I am furthering my more »
Volunteers are invaluable to the work of The Lighthouse. Our volunteers participate and serve in various aspects of The Lighthouse’s ministries across the Greater Toronto Area. From instructors to helpers, they deliver exceptional service to our clients, share their expertise with those in need and assist in strengthening the communities that we serve. On Saturday more »
Hello, my name is Misa Chihara. I am an intern and a summer student at The Lighthouse this year! Partnering with local churches, I have had the privilege to work with migrant workers, international students, new immigrants and transient visitors since I came to Toronto. My interest in working with refugees and immigrants has grown more »
No one chooses to be a refugee Every minute eight people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror. If conflict threatened your family, what would you do? Stay and risk your lives? Or try to flee, and risk kidnap, rape or torture? For many refugees the choice is between the horrific or something more »
