Flourishing communities, flourishing ecosystems
Lighthouse is an anchor organization supporting community resilience
our mission
We empower partners to develop and implement solutions for local communities, organizations, and ecosystems to thrive.
We envision a just world where people and nature flourish.
What we do
Lighthouse serves as an anchor organization for communities - supporting a holistic and whole-systems approach to climate resilience organizing and planning. Our focus is on helping communities develop and implement key components of resilience strategies.
Areas of support and facilitation
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Facilitation & Visioning
We believe resilience planning must be community-led, which is why we invest heavily in developing the facilitation skills necessary for community conversations that lead to vision-building, problem identification and solution creation.
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Organizing & Outreach
Inspired by the principles of transformational organizing, we work with community-based organizations to inform and educate community members on the impacts of climate change, the potential solutions, funding opportunities and how partners can work together to bring transformational change.
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Partnership building & Collaborative governance
We facilitates interdisciplinary, diverse alliances that include subject matter experts and community leaders to fulfill community visions, ensuring a whole-systems approach that fosters collaboration, trust, and resource sharing among local voices, networks, and organizations.
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Co-development of a planning model
Lighthouse works closely with communities, engaging stakeholders in every step of the process through workshops, consultations, and collaborative design to create inclusive, adaptive plans that reflect unique challenges and goals.
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Problem-solving & funding
We collaborate with partners and communities to identify key challenges, co-create innovative solutions, and identify the most appropriate funding avenues to bring community visions to life, ensuring that local insights and expertise drive the process.
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Implementation and evaluation
We keep initiatives and community-led visions moving forward by providing grant-writing, coordination and project management support.
support flourishing communities
At Lighthouse Environment Partners, your donation fuels transformative change, empowering communities to tackle urgent climate challenges while building a brighter, more sustainable future. Every dollar you give helps us bring people together to build safer, healthier, and flourishing communities.
Consulting
At Lighthouse, we are dedicated to empowering nonprofits and institutions with the tools and expertise needed to enhance their community engagement and outreach efforts. Our comprehensive consulting services in workshop facilitation and community engagement are designed to increase your organization’s capacity and impact.
Contact Us
Reach out to learn how you can get involved and support our mission.