{"id":11705,"date":"2025-12-23T09:23:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/?post_type=news-items&p=11705"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:25:18","slug":"lighthouse-celebrates-transformative-2025-looks-ahead-to-2026","status":"publish","type":"news-items","link":"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/news-items\/lighthouse-celebrates-transformative-2025-looks-ahead-to-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighthouse Celebrates Transformative 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been a big year for Lighthouse\u2014one marked by major milestones, from breaking ground on <\/span>Auburn Place and Beacon Place <\/a><\/strong>to add 94 units of high-quality affordable housing in Pontiac, to beginning the long-awaited rehabilitation of<\/span> Detroit\u2019s historic Lee Plaza<\/a><\/strong> for new senior housing. And in recent months, that progress has accelerated in truly transformative ways. In November, we broke ground on a once-in-a-generation Pontiac campus redevelopment project that will help alleviate poverty in our community, expand affordable housing, and deliver the resources families need to thrive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch our<\/span><\/i> groundbreaking video<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/a>or see coverage from <\/span><\/i>WXYZ <\/i><\/a><\/strong>and <\/span><\/i>Crain\u2019s Detroit<\/i><\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Our new campus will be a one-stop-shop for local families in need. We\u2019ll expand our family emergency shelter from 30 to 150 beds and surround people with dignity, stability, and hope in one convenient location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Designed as a community anchor, the campus will offer free food access, job training, economic support, and gathering spaces to ensure that when families walk through our doors they not only find help, but a clear path forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This milestone and vision would not be possible without the extraordinary support and generosity of donors, partners, and community leaders who believe in a stronger, more equitable future for Oakland County and Southeast Michigan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Support for Lighting the Way is coming from every corner \u2014 private donors, public partners, regional leaders, and Lighthouse board and staff \u2014 a clear sign that this campaign resonates deeply and our greater community believes in what we\u2019re building together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent months, Lighthouse has raised $3 million toward our $40 million Lighting the Way Campaign goal. This progress is a testament to the tremendous belief in our vision and the broad coalition driving it forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In October, Lighthouse was awarded our first state appropriation of $1.5M thanks to bipartisan support from representatives Donni Steele (R-District 54) and Brenda Carter (D-District 53), and State Senator Jeremy Moss\u2019 leadership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment ensures more families in Pontiac and across Oakland County have access to the support and stability they deserve,\u201d said <\/span>Rep. Carter. <\/span>\u201cI\u2019m proud to ensure we have safeguards in Michigan for people experiencing poverty.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Demonstrating the power of individual philanthropy, Emily and Henry Ford III, supporters of Lighthouse since 2019, made a significant pledge to the campaign. \u201cWhat stood out to us was the care and thought behind this work. We\u2019re grateful to support Lighthouse\u2019s comprehensive approach to alleviating poverty,\u201d said Henry Ford III.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) granted $1 million to Lighthouse\u2019s campaign as part of its broader investment in affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Program (AHP). Collectively, these grants will support 43 housing development projects across the region\u2014with Lighthouse\u2019s project standing out as one of just 18 funded in Michigan and the only AHP-funded project in Oakland County.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAt its core, this investment is about people,\u201d said <\/span>Jackie Buchanan, FHLBI Board Member and <\/span>President & CEO, Genisys Credit Union. <\/span>\u201cBy supporting this project, we\u2019re investing in stability, dignity, and the future of Oakland County.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking Ahead to 2026<\/b><\/p>\n

With significant work still ahead of us, Lighthouse is entering 2026 with energy, clarity, and unstoppable momentum. The progress made this year,\u00a0 and especially this quarter, moves us significantly closer to completing the campus that will serve as a beacon of hope, stability, and opportunity for families today and for generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming you to future ribbon cuttings where you can see our progress in action.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are grateful to everyone who is making this progress possible, and we look forward to continuing this vital work in 2026. From all of us at Lighthouse, we wish you a New Year filled with hope, health, and possibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us in<\/span> Lighting the Way<\/a><\/strong> by giving today and becoming a beacon of hope for local families in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":11706,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"xn-wppe-expiration":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-action":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-prefix":[],"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"news_categories":[127,172,121],"class_list":["post-11705","news-items","type-news-items","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_categories-affordable-housing","news_categories-campus-redevelopment","news_categories-events"],"acf":{"photo_gallery":{"gallery":[[]]}},"yoast_head":"\nLighthouse Celebrates Transformative 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026 - Lighthouse<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/news-items\/lighthouse-celebrates-transformative-2025-looks-ahead-to-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lighthouse Celebrates Transformative 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026 - Lighthouse\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It\u2019s been a big year for Lighthouse\u2014one marked by major milestones, from breaking ground on Auburn Place and Beacon Place to add 94 units of high-quality affordable housing in Pontiac, to beginning the long-awaited rehabilitation of Detroit\u2019s historic Lee Plaza for new senior housing. 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