Lighthouse

If you were ever curious what 881 boxes of cereal look like, now you know!

This month, students from Webber Elementary School hosted a Cereal Drive for our food pantries. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership and appreciate the compassion and care shown by the next generation of supporters!

A big thank you to the team from Riveron for spending time in our pantry! 🧡

This was their first time volunteering with Lighthouse, and they jumped right in, contributing nearly 25 hours of service. We are so glad they chose to spend their time with us.

Want to bring your team in? Volunteer shifts are open. Sign up at lighthousemi.org/volunteer.

"There is no such thing as self-sufficiency. It's an illusion. We are all completely interdependently reliant on one another," said our CEO Ryan Hertz.

He took part in a 'Shared Purpose Over Silos' panel at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss why we must change the narrative around housing, human value, and community care. Co-panelists included: Sean de Four of MiSide, Aubrey Macfarlane of Volunteers of America Michigan, and moderator Margaret Trimer of Delta Dental.

📺 Watch the full panel discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hceecBSCF7w

Ryan Hertz is helping strengthen Michigan's social safety net for those who need it most. Our CEO joined a conversation at the Mackinac Policy Conference with leaders from Samaritas and MCHS Family of Services, moderated by Zoe Clark of Michigan Public.

The discussion tackled the growing challenges facing families and vulnerable communities across the state: housing insecurity, economic instability, mental health support, and the future of Michigan's social safety net. The message was clear: collaboration is the only way forward.

📺 Watch the full discussion 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfxO7XWgnPc

Meeting Michigan’s Social Service Challenges | #MPC26 Michigan’s social service leaders discuss the growing challenges facing families and vulnerable communities across the state — and the collaborative solution...

We are honored to be featured by AARP. 🧡

AARP Michigan recently shared how rental and ownership projects across Michigan are helping older adults age in place. We are proud that Lighthouse CEO Ryan Hertz shared how Lee Plaza in Detroit aims to provide high-quality affordable housing for adults ages 55+.

Affordable housing work is central to Lighthouse’s mission. From Beacon Place to Lee Plaza, we are committed to creating safe, stable, and affordable housing options for families, seniors, and individuals across the region.

Thank you to AARP for your advocacy and for including Lighthouse in this important conversation.

A Place to Call Home With rents and housing prices rising, AARP is working to push for affordable housing options for older Michiganders.

What an exciting milestone!! Thank you WXYZ-TV Channel 7 for being there!

Lighthouse, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to affordable housing in Pontiac, celebrated the completion of 40 newly renovated apartments and townhomes.

A huge thank you to the team from Old Navy for spending time in our pantry!

Volunteers packed boxes for our home distribution program and loaded up delivery drivers' cars, helping ensure our neighbors receive the food they need. This was Old Navy's first-time volunteering with us, and we are so grateful they chose Lighthouse. We hope to see them back soon!

Want to bring your team in? Volunteer shifts are open through the end of July. Sign up at lighthousemi.org/volunteer

Big day at Beacon Place Apartments!! ✂️ At a time when affordable housing remains one of the most urgent needs across Michigan, Lighthouse held a ribbon cutting marking the completion of Beacon Place in Pontiac. This redevelopment project has transformed 40 apartments and townhomes into updated, modernized affordable housing for local residents.

The redevelopment at 101 Mechanic Street includes 28 apartments and 12 townhomes designed to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. All units are income-based, with residents paying no more than one-third of their gross income toward rent. A portion of the units are also designated as supportive housing for individuals with disabilities.

This project represents the redevelopment of Lighthouse’s first multi-family affordable housing site, originally developed in 2008, and is part of a broader $150 million pipeline of affordable housing developments across Detroit and Pontiac. Thank you to our team, residents, partners, community leaders, and all who joined us to mark the occasion!!!