Our
Vision
Lighthouse Station Inc. was founded in 2006
to help relieve the suffering of people living
in poverty throughout the world. The victims
of global poverty are often children who have
few opportunities for education, medical care
or a stable family environment. Without these
resources, children grow into adults who have
very little chance for employment or income
to sustain their families and communities.
Lighthouse Station works to provide the opportunities
necessary to end this tragic cycle.
Lighthouse Station begins by identifying the
needs and challenges of a particular community.
With the help of partners and volunteers, a
course of action is developed to build skills
and knowledge necessary to create positive
progress for future generations.
But it’s not just money and skills that
are lost when a community suffers because of
poverty. The real loss is hope for the future.
Lighthouse Station is dedicated to the renewal
of hope in areas we serve. We have seen it
firsthand with families we’ve met over
the last two years. Their smiles signal their
self-confidence that stems from the fact they
can now provide for their children. Others
who see their smiles soon want to learn how
they can strengthen their own families. Before
long, an empowered community is planning their
own self-sufficiency. God provides this hope,
and these individuals work hard to achieve
it. The entire community works together to
better the lives of those around them.
Lighthouse Station is honored by the support
we’ve received for our current and future
programs. Our amazing volunteers in Guatemala
and the United States have renewed our belief
that we all can do something to relieve the
hardships of children and families living in
poverty. Lighthouse Station’s overall
goal is to extend assistance to underserved
communities throughout the world. We are tremendously
encouraged by the generosity and goodwill that
exists in our world, and we look forward to
continuing this heartfelt mission.
 History
In 2006 Lighthouse Station began its mission
work by establishing a pilot project in Chichicastenango,
Guatemala, a mountainous region 90 miles northwest
of Guatemala City. Guatemala page
Through our partnership with a local church
in Guatemala, Lighthouse Station identified
the needs of many children and families in
the area. We began our outreach by consulting
with church members, local business leaders
and local government officials to create programs
that would best serve the needs of this community.
As of 2008, three programs are underway. Through Lighthouse
Station Harbor, we operate a youth
home for children ages six to 18; our Families
Forever program works in the area
of family sustainability; and Lighthouse
Learning is a scholarship program
to help children attend school.
 Future Plans
As a result of our success, Lighthouse Station
is very proud to announce we are in the process
of developing a new residential facility in
Guatemala for our Lighthouse Station Harbor
program. Our goal is to provide a safe, stable,
family-centered environment for children to
live, learn, grow, and thrive. The new facility
will include separate residential areas for
boys and girls, houses for two host families,
a library/computer lab, kitchen and dining
area, a living area, a soccer field, and community
gardens.
Click
here to view the Harbor Designs.
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