As summer comes to a close, we are thrilled to invite our community to the Lighthouse Community Center’s Back-to-School Celebration! This special event is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: Walmart, the Rotary Club, Convoy of Hope, and Bethel Church. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every student in our community feels supported, valued, and ready to start the school year strong.

Free Backpacks & Supplies

Thanks to your generosity and partnerships, we’ve been able to purchase 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies that will be given away to teens. Our goal is to help every student walk into school confident and prepared.

Free Clothing for Teens & Adults

In addition to school supplies, we will also have free clothing available in our parking lot for both teens and adults. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to find clothing items they may need as we begin a new school year.

Community Resources

We are excited to host six agencies and organizations who will be on-site with tables filled with valuable resources for students, parents, and community members. This is a chance to learn more about local services, connect with community partners, and gather helpful information.

Convoy of Hope Grocery Giveaway

We are especially grateful to Convoy of Hope, who will be delivering a semi-truck of grocery items on Monday. On Wednesday, each teen who attends will be able to leave with a bag full of groceries to take home and share with their families.

The Lighthouse Café Reopening

We are also celebrating the reopening of the Lighthouse Café with our new management staff! We want to take a moment to appreciate the dedication and heart of the former Café team, who poured so much time and energy into creating a comfortable, welcoming space for teens and the community. We thank them sincerely for their service.

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to welcome **Sheree Cantu**, our new Café Manager.

Sheree brings fresh energy and exciting new ideas to the Café. She is already working on a variety of new menu items, and we can’t wait to see the Café continue to grow under her leadership.

Volunteers Needed

To make this celebration run smoothly, we need the help of our community. Volunteers are needed on:

Monday evening to help pack grocery bags.
Tuesday to assist with event set-up.
Wednesday to help with distribution throughout the day.

If you are available, we would love to have you join us in serving our community! You can sign up to volunteer using this link: Volunteer Sign-Up.

Contribute or Sponsor

If you’d like to help but can’t volunteer, we are still accepting supplies and monetary donations to purchase additional items. Every bit makes a difference in supporting our students and families.

Join Us!

Mark your calendars! The giveaway will take place on Wednesday, August 27 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Lighthouse Community Center. This celebration is more than just an event—it’s a way for our community to come together, support one another, and help our youth start the year on the right foot. Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, there is something for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate, give, and grow together!

Back-to-School Celebration at Lighthouse Community Center