The Lighthouse 1893 provides educational, recreational, cultural, social, and economic improvement programs to families to improve the quality of their lives.

The Lighthouse 1893

The Lighthouse 1893 | 224 followers on LinkedIn. 100+ years of providing North Philadelphia with affordable community programs, events, &amp; support. | Founded in 1893, The Lighthouse has always known that families are the heartbeat of our community. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that people of every age, income level, and background have the opportunity to thrive.

Director of Business Development

Gilbert B. Vega

Deputy Director at The Lighthouse Inc

Julian Chiti Makarechi

Alumni at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Sabrina Rivera Diaz

Contracted SPED Teacher with INVO Healthcare

Iyannah Alston

Games, rides, vendors, horses, roosters, rabbits, and more. This year’s annual Harvest Festival was a huge success thanks to the support of the community and everyone who came out. We can’t wait until next year 👻

Lydia Ramos, our Executive Assistant, is serving Lighthouse team spirit for this spotlight. Swipe → and get to know The Lighthouse! Lydia joined our crew in 2024 as Executive Assistant, finding fulfillment in helping the families in our community grow & succeed. Looking to get involved in our community? Click this link & find out how → https://lnkd.in/eNNrcB4V #Philadelphia #NonProfit #EmployeeHighlight

Our dedicated coaches go above and beyond to make sure the kids of The Lighthouse feel empowered through sports! See our coaches in action as we get ready for the fall sports season→ #Philadelphia #NonProfit #YouthEmpowered #Community Building

We’re excited to offer a ceramics program at the Lighthouse this fall, taught by local artist Madeline Mae Rothman, founder of Made by Madeline. Students will learn a variety of exciting ceramics techniques and take home 3-4 works of art across seven sessions. Registration is $25 and covers cost of materials. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/exVig667 #NonProfit #Philadelphia #YouthEmpowered #CommunityBuilding

Even 130 years later, we’re still committed to serving our community! In honor of #NationalNonProfitDay , we wanted to share that as The Original Lighthouse, we are as committed as ever to our mission of providing educational, recreational, cultural, social and economic programs to positively impact the families of our community--and we are here to stay. #Philadelphia #NonProfit #CommunityBuilding #History

Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario visits The Lighthouse Field to show support! #NonProfit #Philadelphia #YouthEmpowered #Youth #Community

The Lighthouse’s petting zoo ponies, Coco & Coca-Cola, stopped by St. Chris Hospital’s Back to School Carnival last week to say hi! #Philadelphia #NonProfit #YouthEmpowered #CommunityBuilding

Well done and BIG thanks to everyone who helped bring our The Exodus Road “Tacos for Freedom” fundraising event together last week! This was one of most successful fundraising events we’ve held recently, raising over $4,000 for The Exodus Road, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking. Check out their profile to learn more about their efforts: The Exodus Road Thank you to our event sponsors Senator Christine Tartaglione Salea PPD & Cowboys Remodeling News Coverage : 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia #Philadelphia #NonProfit #BuildTogether

Michael Lopez, Lead ROV Specialist at #TheLighthouse1893 , is making his way up to the plate for this team spotlight. Swipe → and get to know The Lighthouse! Michael is a familiar face to many at The Lighthouse as we approach his 4th year serving our community. His passion for helping those in need is shown in his work, whether it’s connecting families with resources or assisting with event setup! Looking to get involved in our community? Click this link & find out how → https://lnkd.in/eNNrcB4V #Philadelphia #CommunityBuilding #YouthEmpowered #NonProfit

LIGHTHOUSE PARENTS & KIDS: →Do you love animals? →Are you looking to dedicate your time to a worthy cause? →Want to build out your college resume? The Penn Vet Working Dog Center has wonderful volunteer & internship opportunities available! As pioneers in the working dog field, Penn Vet Working Dog Center aims to advance research and the application of the newest scientific findings and veterinary expertise to optimize the performance of scent detection dogs. Volunteers and interns are essential to their mission! Visit their website for details: https://lnkd.in/gNJDzDjz #phillyphilly #phillyvolunteers #youthempowered #workingdogs #volunteeropportunities

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The Lighthouse 1893