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Lighthouse Community Network was formed in the fall of 2012 by a group of members of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. We received our 501c3 designation in January 2013. Since our inception, we have hosted or partnered in many events to serve the community…
Feed the Hungry (Ongoing)
Free Hot Dinner is served monthly
(during cold weather) to anyone in
need who comes to the facility.
Provides eat-in meals plus diners are
allowed to take one or two meals home. In partnership with New Friendship Outreach Ministry.
Toy Project- 2019
Provided toys for needy children.
SummerFest - 2014
An outdoor summer festival featuring entertainment, music, petting zoo, food vendors. In partnership with New Friendship M.B. Church.
Takin’ It to the Streets! - Ongoing
Free sack lunches distributed, in the
summer, on the streets of Robbins,
Illinois. In partnership with New
Friendship Outreach Ministry.
Adopt A Family – Christmas 2020
We provided ten families with substantial gift cards to use for their family’s grocery and/or gift needs at Christmas.
School Uniform Drive - Fall, 2018
We collected and donated
over 400 pieces of NEW and
used uniforms for students
in School District 143.5.
Free Turkey Giveaway - 2015
Provided FREE turkeys during the
Thanksgiving season In partnership with New Friendship M.B. Church and Robbins Community Help Agency.
“Help for Houston”- 2017-2018
Outreach to people severely affected by Hurricane Harvey, which occurred in 2017 in Houston, Texas. Donations of over a thousand dollars in cash and gift cards. In partnership with New Friendship M.B. Church.
Senior Brunch - Through Mid-2019
Regularly scheduled continental breakfast served to seniors at the Robbins Community Center, along with health-related literature. In partnership with Robbins Community Help Agency.