Photo Credit: Lara Ippolito, Light House Associate Director of Communications
All Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center programs have resumed despite significant fire abatement damage sustained on January 9th
Annapolis, MD — The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center at 10 Hudson Street sustained significant damage on January 9 resulting from an electrical fire in a laundry room, and subsequent flooding due to water dispersal from the sprinkler system. There were no injuries, and all Light House residents and staff are safe. With Light House staff, local government agencies, and others working around the clock, all Light House programs are now up and running in the spaces that have passed City inspection. On-site programs operating out of The Light House Safe Harbour Resource Center, Community Kitchen, Client Choice Pantry, and family unit apartments are back to normal operations. While certain areas of the building have been cleared for use by City inspectors, other areas sustained significant water damage, including residential spaces that provide shelter to 45 residents. As a result, individual residential clients will continue to be temporarily housed at a local hotel until repairs can be made and inspections have been passed. All Light House support services, including meals, case management, and other basic needs will continue to be provided to residents both on-site and off. If you would like to support The Light House during this time, please visit www.annapolislighthouse.org/donate
Light House Executive Director, Heather Cassity issued the following statement of thanks to the community:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the surrounding communities who have dedicated their time and support during the temporary evacuation of The Light House. This was an extremely challenging week that resulted in an incredible showing of love and support for our neighbors in need. There are no words to express our deep appreciation for you all.
Thank you for responding to this crisis without hesitation. Our programs are vital to our vulnerable community members, and we were able to continue this important work because of you. I am grateful that we were able to provide uninterrupted care to our residents and community clients. We still have a long way to go as we begin repairing our damaged spaces, but I am confident that our community will continue to stand with us and help us rise to this challenge.
With sincerest gratitude,
Heather Cassity, Executive Director, The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center
About The Light House: The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center is a local nonprofit organization located at 10 Hudson Street in Annapolis. For over 30 years, The Light House has provided emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and related support services to people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Anne Arundel County. Its mission is to rebuild lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward employment, housing, and self-sufficiency. For more information about The Light House, please visit their website at www.annapolislighthouse.org, or on Facebook/Instagram @annapolislighthouse.
