Many thanks to the Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle for their generous gift that will enable Lighthouse to outfit its counseling rooms with new specific furniture for clients. Many thanks to the Circle and especially members Joan Montanari and Mary Buchanan.
Lighthouse was proud to host Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski at Lighthouse during his 2020 tour in Catonsville. Lighthouse staff and Board members were able to tell Lighthouse’s story and hear the County Executive’s plans for the County. The County Executive and his representatives took a tour of Lighthouse and were able to exchange visions for Lighthouse clients and the residents of the Southwest County. County Executive Olszewski presented a citation to Lighthouse celebrating its 48th year serving County Residents. Thank you, Mr. County Executive, for visiting. It was an honor that Lighthouse cherishes.
The TOGETHER Project
Lighthouse has begun a pilot project that serves the children and adults affected by an opioid user in the family. Lighthouse will provide counseling and continuing care services to those clients, new and existing, who need the services. Opioid users will be referred to another agency. Collaborating with Catonsville Emergency Assistance and the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, Lighthouse will offer a menu of services to ameliorate the impact of the opioid crisis and enable client success. Contact Lighthouse counselor Katherine Ardeleanu, LGPC at 410-788-5483 if you or family members could benefit from this service. https://www.lighthousetogether.org/
Lighthouse is seeking a Spanish-speaking Counselor (LCPC, LGPC, or LCSW-C) for our “Successful Starts” program. This professionally paid position works in nearby schools and our Mellor Avenue facility. Contact 410-788-5483 or lighthouse@lighthousemd.org if you or an associate is interested in working at Lighthouse.
The Maryland Charity Campaign has begun. We’ve met great employees and retirees at the MVA, Annapolis, and the State Offices complex in Baltimore. If you are a state employee or state retiree, please remember Lighthouse, Inc. in Catonsville in your giving. Lighthouse is number 23-7181726. Such gifts are most appreciated. Thank you. Find the donation portal at http://mcc.maryland.gov/
Lighthouse thanks the Baltimore County Department of Planning, the Baltimore County Local Management Board, the United Way of Central Maryland, the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the Maryland Opioid Operations Command Center, and all our generous donors for their continued support.
According to the Maryland Department of Health, Baltimore County’s rate of Middle and High School smokers is higher than the State Average and it’s imperative that we educate the youth about the dangers of these products. The Use of Electronic Smoking Devises (ESDs) and vaping products among Baltimore County students is of concern as these products are not safe alternatives to conventional tobacco products, as many students believe. Nicotine can harm adolescent brain development.
It’s important for adults to be aware of the current smoking trends that put our youth at risk.
Lighthouse’s United Way of Central Maryland grantee number is #3007. Please remember and designate Lighthouse when making your United Way contribution. Your gift enables Lighthouse to serve clients who might shy away from getting needed services. Your gift matters!
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