The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center at 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD.
The Light House has been Awarded a Grant from the Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. in Support of their Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Programs
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Light House in Annapolis was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from the Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. This grant award directly funds The Light House’s efforts to provide shelter, transitional housing, and eviction prevention programs to an ever-growing number of individuals and families impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.
“Treating clients with dignity and respect is at the core of how The Light House addresses the cycle of homelessness,” stated Executive Director, Jo Ann Mattson. “Securing a safe, stable living environment is fundamental to supporting self-sufficiency; without stable housing, it is impossible to address an individual’s underlying causes of homelessness, be it unemployment, poverty or health. As a result, The Light House places a strong emphasis on our transitional housing program, homeless prevention, and diversion from shelter as the most effective means of securing dignified living. These life-saving programs rely on the generosity of our community and we are deeply grateful for the continued support from our friends at the Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc.”
A bedroom in one of the Light House apartments available for families struggling with homelessness.
For over 30 years, The Light House has been providing vital basic needs services for neighbors struggling with homelessness and poverty. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the number of individuals and families The Light House serves has increased by 40%. Last year alone, The Light House provided emergency and transitional housing for 169 individuals including 32 children. In addition, their Safe Harbour Resource Center staff assisted over 240 households at risk of losing their housing and successfully prevented them from becoming homeless. As the organization continues to be met with a historic increase in need, the generous funding from the Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. will enable The Light House to serve as many vulnerable individuals and families as they possibly can.
About The Light House: The Light House, located at 10 Hudson Street in Annapolis, has served the community as a basic needs provider of food, shelter, and clothing for over 30 years. Its mission is to help rebuild lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward housing, employment and self-sufficiency. For more information about The Light House, please visit their website at www.annapolislighthouse.org, or on Facebook/Instagram @annapolislighthouse.
About Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc.: Phillips Charitable Foundation Inc. (PCF), founded in 2016, supports charitable organizations that provide a genuine impact in the lives of others by solving problems, removing obstacles, and leading to lasting solutions. Grant giving is focused in the areas of education and humanitarianism. Through its grant-giving PCF aims to bring measurable improvements in the prosperity, health, and vitality of people and communities. To learn more, visit PhillipsGrants.org.
