Light House Director of Community Engagement, Sarah Ryan, opening the doors to the new Light House SHINE Station at Annapolis Town Center (Photo Credit: Lara Ippolito)
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center recently opened their new SHINE Station at Annapolis Town Center (ATC)—a temporary donation and information space at 1915 Suite #145 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis. The Light House SHINE Station at ATC is staffed by volunteers who are available to take donations of food and other much needed items, provide information about the organization, and sell baked goods made by The Light House Bistro Social Enterprise Restaurant. The space also includes an exhibit area for visitors to learn more about the work the organization is doing to break the cycle of homelessness in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Special events for individuals and families in need will also be held in the space, including a holiday gift distribution celebration.
The Light House SHINE Station space was made possible thanks to the generosity of Annapolis Town Center as part of their ongoing partnership with The Light House to offer new ways for the organization to connect with the community. The SHINE Station will be open Wednesdays through Saturday from 11:00am–3:00pm during November, December, and January. This space is open to the public and all are welcome to visit.
“This is such a fun and unique opportunity for us, and we are so grateful to Annapolis Town Center for making this possible,” stated Sarah Ryan, Director of Community Engagement at The Light House. “Our busiest time of year at The Light House is during these coming holiday months, and having this space to receive, sort, and distribute donation items is extremely helpful for us. We are also excited to use this space as an information hub where we can have conversations with our neighbors about housing insecurity, food insecurity, and the other important issues many individuals and families in our community are facing.”
For those looking to support The Light House, there are many ways to get involved, including their current donation drives for holiday meals, holiday gifts, and winter weather gear. As the weather gets colder and the holidays approach, these donation drives help ensure that neighbors in need can stay safe, stay warm, and be included in the season of giving. To learn about how to participate in these donation drives and to find out other ways to get involved with The Light House, visit www.annapolislighthouse.org/shinestation.
“We are honored to partner with Light House SHINE Station and help care for the homeless here in Annapolis,” said Catherine Brady, Director of Marketing for Annapolis Town Center. “We hope that hosting the SHINE Station will bring people together to support our community and spark educational conversations around issues our neighbors face every day. Our guests and residents will be able to provide families and children with needed food, warm jackets, and even toys so that those in need do not have to feel alone this holiday season.”
Since its founding in 1989, The Light House has been a basic needs provider of food, clothing, shelter, and other vital services. Last year alone, the organization provided emergency and transitional housing for 189 individuals including 25 children. In addition, their Safe Harbour Resource Center staff assisted over 280 households at risk of losing their housing and successfully prevented them from becoming homeless. The Light House also distributed over 270,000 pounds of healthy pantry items and provided over 83,000 meals to individuals and families struggling with homelessness and food insecurity.
About The Light House: The Light House, located at 10 Hudson Street in Annapolis, has served the community as a basic needs provider of food, shelter, and clothing for over 30 years. Its mission is to help rebuild lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward housing, employment, and self-sufficiency. For more information about The Light House, please visit their website at www.annapolislighthouse.org, or on Facebook/Instagram @annapolislighthouse.
About Annapolis Town Center & Trademark Property Company: Annapolis Town Center serves as an entertainment destination for locals, visitors, and business professionals alike, offering a relaxing, fun, and inclusive space for the Annapolis and surrounding communities. Annapolis Town Center is operated by Trademark Property Company. Trademark Property Company is a full-service real estate firm focused on investments, development, and institutional services of retail, multifamily, office and mixed-use properties. Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has invested in, developed, or redeveloped 21 million square feet of mixed-use, multifamily, and retail assets worth $4.5 billion. Trademark’s experienced team of more than 141 employees is currently responsible for a 16-property portfolio totaling approximately 8.8 million square feet of mixed-use and retail projects across the country. A three-decade leader in navigating the changing mixed-use real estate landscape, Trademark’s purpose is to be extraordinary stewards, enhance communities and enrich lives. For more information, visit www.trademarkproperty.com or interact on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
