Responding to the lack of available financial resources for our vulnerable neighbors
The Lighthouse Financial Foundation was first created in 2017 under the Lighthouse Financial Network banner to address the lack of financial resources and education for individuals and families in our communities. A group of individuals, businesses, and community leaders came together to create a network of services to combat this gap and help those that needed it most.
Improving Access To Financial Education, Counseling, And Services
The network consisted of three distinct entities: one that provided financial counseling and education, another that provided financial assistance, and an organization to bring the other two together. We focused on offering affordable financial services to those in the community stuck in a never-ending cycle of financial insecurity.
Over the next two years, this network was largely successful and we moved on to helping an even larger population in 2019. At the time, we were working with fewer than 2000 individuals and felt we could help even more people. The arrival of COVID-19 forced us to focus on processes that would protect our clients and staff.
Helping Break The Cycle Of Financial Instability
Lighthouse Financial Foundation works with people across the spectrum of financial wellness. From single parents trying to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads to those nearing retirement age without necessary savings in place. We are able to do this through our network of partners as well as generous public and private donations and support.
Our network works directly with small businesses, especially those that are struggling with finance issues. Micro-Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) is located in Portland and Vancouver, and as part of our network, assists with training, technical support, and affordable loans to micro-enterprise business owners.
“I want to express my gratitude for the services you and your organization have provided these last two years. When I first scheduled an appointment with your organization my goal was to improve my credit score, but I had no idea how to accomplish that. You have worked with me by not only educating me on credit reporting, but (you) have actively engaged on phone calls with some of my debt collectors and managed to negotiate significantly lower amounts than what I owed. You and your organization have put me in a good position for me to pursue one of my goals, which is to be a homeowner in the next 2/3 years”
~ Mark, Client
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