Lighthouse

"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

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