Tag: Light House
Light House Recipient Of $30K From Severn Town Club
The Light House: A Homeless Prevention Support Center, located in Annapolis was the 2012 recipient of $30,000 from the proceeds of the 49 th annual Severn Town Club’s Holly Ball. Elizabeth Kinney, Executive Director of Light House: A Homeless Prevention Support Center, and the Honorary Chairwoman of the Holly Ball, “We are so grateful to the [...]
Light House Graduates 4th Class Of BEST Program
Family, friends and community leaders recently attended the fourth graduation celebration of the Light House’s B.E.S.T. (Building Employment Success Training) program. Due to the growing size of the graduating classes and the number of guests the graduation ceremony and reception was held at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, who donated the space. The graduates [...]
Severn Town Club’s Holly Ball Raises $30,000 For Light House Shelter
The Light House: A Homeless Prevention Support Center, located in Annapolis was the 2012 recipient of $30,000 from the proceeds of the 49 th annual Severn Town Club’s Holly Ball. Elizabeth Kinney, Executive Director of Light House: A Homeless Prevention Support Center, and the Honorary Chairwoman of the Holly Ball, “We are so grateful to the [...]
Taste Of The Towne Centre And Fashion Show
On Thursday, October 18th, 2012 Friends of the Light House and Annapolis Towne Centre merchants will host a food/beverage tasting and fashion show. The event will be held inside Great Gatherings at the Towne Centre, from 7 to 10 p.m. 100% of proceeds from the event will benefit the Annapolis Light House, a homeless prevention and support center. [...]
Light House Receives $25,000 Grant From Walmart And The Walmart Foundation
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced $150,000 in grants to five local Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County organizations for their efforts in creating a long-lasting, positive impact in their communities. The recipients – Daughter for the Day, Inc., The Light House, My Girlfriend’s House, Prince George’s Child Resource Center, and Share Our Strength – [...]
Annapolis Run For Shelter And 5th Annual Jogging Joe Shafran Memorial Run Scheduled
On the morning of Sunday, September 30 th , 2012, the Friends of the Light House Shelter will be hosting the second running of the Annapolis Run for Shelter which is a Half Marathon and the 5 th Annual Jogging Joe Shafran Memorial Run which is a 4.2 mile Fun Race. The run will be along the scenic [...]
Main Ingredient Serves Up Holiday Feast For Residents Of Light House
For the 3rd year in a row, The Main Ingredient in Annapolis hosted a special Holiday dinner for the residents of the Light House. Over 50 residents were treated to a full, three course meal including their choice of entrée at the restaurant. Christina Rosetti, manager at the Main Ingredient, coordinated the event. “This is [...]
Jen Chapin Visits Light House
Recently, renowned singer/songwriter Jen Chapin (daughter of Harry Chapin, “Cats in the Cradle”) collaborated with Creating Communities, an Annapolis based non-profit run by Rob Levit, for a performance and workshop for residents and area students at the Light House Shelter in Annapolis, Maryland. Ms. Chapin was joined by her husband, Stephan Crump (bass) and Jamie [...]
Light House Expands Job Training Program (B.E.S.T.)
One year ago the Light House Homeless Prevention and Support Center in Annapolis moved into its new 24,000 square foot facility on Hudson Street. In addition to providing shelter to 45 individuals and five families, the Center has also expanded programming to include a series of 12 week job training programs (B.E.S.T. -Building Employment Success [...]
Light House Kids Enjoy Special Halloween
It was a special Halloween at the Light House last weekend – the community room was decorated with spider webs and candy-filled pumpkins. Members of the South River High School Interact Club spent the day with the children living at the shelter, playing games and creating Halloween themed arts and crafts. The children came dressed [...]
