Second Quarter Highlights
April – May 2025 | Othello, WA
At the Lighthouse, we’re committed to helping youth and families dream bigger and live better. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to this spring!
Youth Programs
Mentor Match Celebration
We honored 8 teen entrepreneurs at a banquet with family, awards, and a keynote by Adan Garza.
After-School Fun
25 students planted flowers in decorated pots and graduates personalized their caps.
Girls Circle Growth
Four girls graduated from our 8-week wellness program. The group toured CWU and visited the Seattle Aquarium—an unforgettable experience for all.
1:1 Youth Mentoring
We continued personal mentoring focused on mental health and future planning. One student shared:
“I felt like you saved my life.”
Fresh Fit Closet: Revamped!
Thanks to Janell Wood and family, the Closet got a full makeover—organized, welcoming, and open for teens during lunch and after school.
Community Initiatives
Sensory Hour for neurodivergent kids launched in partnership with Buck & Angie Castro.
Gang Awareness Workshop with local law enforcement and Behavioral Health.
Facility Support for Unidos, Parent to Parent, FCA, and Strengthening Families.
Ongoing Engagement: We joined community coalitions, hosted school wellness talks, and more.
Fundraising Success
Annual Fundraiser
With help from 20+ student volunteers, we raised $8,000 (goal: $5,000) through dinner, auction, and performances.
Grants Received
$1,000 from Othello Walmart for Fresh Fit Closet and school supplies.
$15,000 from Innovia Foundation for after-school and mentorship programs.
Coming Soon
Launching Lighthouse Kids Club
Summer mentor sessions with Adams County Juvenile Department
Back-to-School event with free toiletries for teens
Youth Leadership workshops with RDI (Rural Development Initiatives).
Get Involved
Want to volunteer, donate, or partner with us?
📞 Call Angela Kudsk: 509-380-9476
📧 Email: akudsk@lighthousecc.one
🌐 Visit: www.lighthousecc.one
See Lighthouse 2nd Quarter 2025 Report for more details.
A Bright Future: Innovia Grant Fuels After-School Programs in Othello
The Lighthouse Community Center is excited to announce we’ve received a $15,000 grant from Innovia Foundation to help launch after-school programs and the Lighthouse Kids Club for Othello youth. This generous support will allow us to expand opportunities for kids and teens, create new volunteer roles, and engage local businesses in building a brighter future for our community. Stay tuned for program details and ways to get involved!
🌟 Public Thank You to Innovia Foundation 🌟
We are thrilled to share that the Lighthouse Community Center has been awarded a generous $15,000 grant from Innovia Foundation! Innovia is the community foundation serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho, partnering with people who want to improve their communities and leave a lasting impact. Their mission to ignite generosity that transforms lives and communities inspires us deeply.
Each year, Innovia invests over $10 million into local communities through grants and scholarships, creating vibrant and sustainable communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are honored to be among the recipients of this year’s funding.
Thanks to Innovia’s support, we now have the resources we need to continue pursuing after-school programs in Othello and to move forward with offering the Lighthouse Kids Club for Othello youth. More information will be shared soon about the mission, vision, and goals of the Lighthouse Kids Club. We’re looking forward to launching pilot programs this summer—stay tuned for opportunities to sign your kids up, for youth to volunteer, and for businesses and organizations to help sponsor.
If you’d like to be a part of turning these ideas into plans—and eventually reality—please contact Angela Kudsk at akudsk@lighthousecc.one or 509-380-9476. We’re excited to take these next steps and sincerely thank Innovia for their confidence, support, and partnership in the Lighthouse Community Center.