Fundraising Goal: $60,000
$4,320
raised from
49
unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Lighthouse for Broken Wings Where the homeless does not feel homeless
Organization Mission:
Our mission is to reduce the homeless population in Eastern Sussex County, DE. To provide appropriate resources for housing to those experiencing homelessness. Referral to holistic wrap-around services to address the mental, physical, medical, and emotional disabilities, education, and employment training through the appropriate organizations in Delaware.
Lighthouse for Broken Wings is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization in Eastern Sussex County.
The Lighthouse for Broken Wings addresses the critical needs of families, children, elders, and Individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness is not a disease. A society's homeless crisis derives from the shortage of housing, evictions, criminal background, lack of employment, minimal wages for employment, medical and mental health disorders, etc. Yes, there are other self barriers of destruction such as addictions and destructive behaviors.
On the other hand, a natural disaster can destroy a home and/or employment such as the Covid-19 pandemics. Many in our society is a paycheck from being homeless.
Therefore, no one should judge a person who is pushing a shopping cart, sleeping in their cars, and dumpster diving, it may be you one day.
The funding will provide food, drinking water, blankets, clothes, shoes, and most important of all provide temporary and permanent supportive housing in the dangerous seasons of the year.
The Lighthouse for Broken Wings addresses the critical needs of families, children, elders, and Individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness is not a disease. A society's homeless crisis derives from the shortage of housing, evictions, criminal background, lack of employment, minimal wages for employment, medical and mental health disorders, etc. Yes, there are other self barriers of destruction such as addictions and destructive behaviors.
On the other hand, a natural disaster can destroy a home and/or employment such as the Covid-19 pandemics. Many in our society is a paycheck from being homeless.
Therefore, no one should judge a person who is pushing a shopping cart, sleeping in their cars, and dumpster diving, it may be you one day.
The funding will provide food, drinking water, blankets, clothes, shoes, and most important of all provide temporary and permanent supportive housing in the dangerous seasons of the year.
About Lighthouse for Broken Wings
Lighthouse for Broken Wings has three active programs to address those individuals experiencing homelessness. A. "A Sheltering Heart" is the temporary winter emergency shelter B. Summer Program called Helping Hands for families. C. Transitional Housing
An unexpected event occurred from 2019 to the present; The COVID-19 Pandemic has increased the population of individuals and families in the past two years. The housing opportunities changed the opportunities for the people by an increase in costs and qualifications. Therefore, many individuals and families are in temporary housing, and rise in occupants in locations unsuitable for living.
Lighthouse for Broken Wings encourages clients to increase their skills, education, and choice of employment. In addition, we are resourcing out to the appropriate organizations for additional support of the clients. Therefore, various organizations, education, and occupations will appropriately address the client's needs.
Thank you!
An unexpected event occurred from 2019 to the present; The COVID-19 Pandemic has increased the population of individuals and families in the past two years. The housing opportunities changed the opportunities for the people by an increase in costs and qualifications. Therefore, many individuals and families are in temporary housing, and rise in occupants in locations unsuitable for living.
Lighthouse for Broken Wings encourages clients to increase their skills, education, and choice of employment. In addition, we are resourcing out to the appropriate organizations for additional support of the clients. Therefore, various organizations, education, and occupations will appropriately address the client's needs.
Thank you!
Organization Details
Name:
Lighthouse for Broken Wings
EIN: 475152481
Counties Served: Sussex
Office Locations: Rehoboth Beach
Sectors: Homelessness & Housing, BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED), BIPOC-Led (Sr/Exec Leadership)
Recent Donations
- $100
- $350
- Winner of Discover Bank Community Impact Prize - 6th place (Small Nonprofit) challenge! $250
- Anita Link $100
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Anonymous
(in honor of Richard McCormack) $25 -
Diann Sherwin
(in honor of In honor of Joanne Cabry) $25 -
BarbaraWilliam Riggs
(in honor of In honor of Nancy & Tony Marks) $100 - Camille Trent $25
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ADRIENNE PONZINI
(in honor of HONOR OF TONI SHORT) $100 - Colette Bennett $100
