BDP IS DONATING SHOES TO THE LIGHTHOUSE MISSION

If your closets are anything like ours – running shoes are stacked to the brim. Since winter is fast upon us, shoe donations are essential.  BDP member, Alyson Klein, contacted local organizations to see if they were in need of used women’s running shoes, with the hopes that BDP could partner, or help support a local organization with donations of  used running shoes on a fairly consistent basis.  The Lighthouse Mission has a great need for women’s shoes that are still in good, usable condition. They house over 50 women each night. *BDP will be doing regular shoe donations to organizations in need throughout the year.

On an aside, the Greater Bellingham Running Club (gbrc) will be hosting the annual Turkey Trot (5k) on November 22, 2014, at Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham, WA (proceeds benefit the Bellingham Food Bank). BDP members will be volunteering at the Turkey Trot, and will be accepting shoe donations on location. All shoes collected will be delivered to the Lighthouse Mission on December 1, 2014.

Schedule:
7:30-8:45 Registration (WF Park, main picnic shelters) *$8 min. food bank donation/gbrc members Free
8:30 Kids Fun Run
9:00 5K Start
10:00ish Results & Awards

For more information on the Turkey Trot:
Kevin Ryan, Director. 360 510-4288 / kryanxc@msn.com

A LITTLE HISTORY

The Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham, WA has been supporting those who’s needs are not easily met, providing shelter, meals and services since 1923. Other services include,

• Medical respite
• Mental health counseling
• Work and housing referrals
• Tutoring
• 12-step program
• Chapel services
• Storage lockers, laundry, and shower passes
• Clothing and diaper distribution
• WTA bus passes
• Computer access

“Under the leadership of Executive Director, Ron Buchinski, Lighthouse Mission has grown since August 2005 to a four-building campus now housing three new buildings, 12 different shelters and three clinics. The Lighthouse Mission Ministries Foundation has been established, and as a Christian gospel ministry LMM receives no government or United Way funds.”

What your donation does (2013 Statistics)

Haskell Eye Clinic services: 570
Sea-Mar Medical Clinic services: 667
Drop-In Center attendance: 25,197
Nights of Lodging (Mission): 36,895
Nights of Lodging (Agape Home): 16,986
Total nights of lodging in 2013: 53,845
Total meals served in 2013: 143,738

Donations can be made HERE.

Location:                                                         Mailing Address:
910 W. Holly Street                                         Lighthouse Mission Ministries
Bellingham, WA 98225                                  PO Box 548
Bellingham, WA 98227-0548

Phone:                                                               Email:
(360) 733-5120                                                email@thelighthousemission.org

*If you would like to donate shoes to the Lighthouse Mission, but are unable to make the Turkey Trot, or are interested in future donations, please contact us at BellinghamDistanceProject@gmail.com.