A lighthouse that sits at the edge of the ocean is there for the darkest nights or storms, it guides ships to safety. Except – the lighthouse itself isn’t the final destination, the safety of the harbour is.
The same is true for The Lighthouse. We guide the vulnerable out of life’s storms, provide physical needs (food and shelter), gives spiritual hope (based on Christian beliefs) and points the way to wellness (connecting and anchoring our clients into the community with permanent, safe housing).
As the unified voice of family enterprises in Canada, Family Enterprise Foundation (FEF) is a charitable organization focused on educational resources, research, and sustainability of these family enterprises. FEF is closely associated with Family Enterprise Xchange, Family Business Network Canada, and the Family Enterprise Advisor designation program. It promotes the success and longevity of Canadian family-owned enterprises nationwide.
Family enterprises matter. In fact, they are the most powerful driver of economic growth in Canada and essential to the country’s long-term global competitiveness. When you become a supporter, you’ll be helping to deliver the knowledge, wisdom, family-centric advice and resources families need. Together, we can empower these businesses to thrive and succeed for generations.
We would like to recognize the Founding, Legacy and Charter members below for supporting the Family Enterprise Xchange and our bold vision to empower and inspire business families and designated Family Enterprise Advisors. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping to lead this important movement in the shaping of Canada’s economic and social well-being. Thank you!
HAMSMaRT is a grassroots health organization made up of physicians, midwives, and peer workers. We strive to provide excellence in clinical care to individuals who have difficulty accessing the traditional medical system, and primarily serve people deprived of housing and people who use drugs.
Food4Kids provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-14 years with limited or no access to food each weekend.
The food packages are assembled by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend. There are more than 800 children in Halton struggling through each weekend without food.
Food4Kids provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-14 years with limited or no access to food each weekend.
The food packages are assembled by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend. There are more than 800 children in Halton struggling through each weekend without food.
The AGB is proud to contribute to the quality of life in Burlington. We do this not just by being a cultural destination, but by fostering and nurturing the inspiration, imagination and creative thinking that leads to successful businesses and economic prosperity.
inPath is a non-profit organization that co-creates arts-based programming, workshops, and professional development tools and resources in educational contexts.
JUMP Math is a non-profit that empowers teachers to multiply the potential in every classroom through research-informed, curriculum-aligned resources and approaches that ignite and nurture an enduring understanding and appreciation of math in every student.
We provide youth from low-income communities with the resources they need to graduate from high school and break the cycle of poverty.
Emily’s House is a special place for kids and youth. A place of compassion, care, comfort, laughter, learning and play. Featuring a home-like, comforting environment, Emily’s House is dedicated to caring for children with complex needs while supporting their families. It is the first of its kind in the city and among 8 in Canada. Emily’s House brings together high quality, respite and palliative care with the warmth and comfort of a child-focused environment that allows children and their families to have a home away from home for respite, pain and symptom management and palliative care.
The Airdrie & District Community Foundation is a registered charity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible donations to a permanent financial legacy to benefit our community, now and forever.
Learn more about The Airdrie & District Community Foundation
As a Niagara-grown theatre project, our passion is to create an experience for life through theatre and production, providing life perspective and a genuine commitment to growing and developing the children and youth of Niagara.
Royal Oak School is a nurturing and supportive environment that strives to provide a differentiated learning experience for every child so they may reach their full potential.
Students enjoy 70,000 square feet of green outdoor space to play, run and connect with community and nature. Royal Oak School offers an exceptional educational experience, at an approachable price for families.
Sojourn House provides Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing services to newly arrived refugees coming from all parts of the world. They provide a safe place and an inclusive environment to refugees. They provide the best possible settlement services and programs that help residents transition and integrate into the community. Since their induction in 1987, Sojourn House initiatives have served thousands of refugees. With decades of experience and being one of the first refugee housing facilities in Toronto they take pride in being a leading organization in refugee care.
Shalem Mental Health - Re-Create
RE-create is a drop-in art studio for youth artists in Hamilton’s core, offering free arts programming to youth who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities.
The Brock Millman Memorial Student Award. It will be presented annually to an undergraduate student for outstanding achievement in a History or International Relations program, with preference given to students who have served (or are serving) in the Canadian military.
Learn more about University of Western- MIllman Scholardship
Support for First Aid training to those unemployed or underemployed.
Some of our Recent Projects
Support Family Enterprise
Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, accounting for approximately 50% of private sector GDP and close to 7 million jobs. Simply put, family
The Otter Art Club on healing and finding community through art
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