PONTIAC, Mich.--Genisys Credit Union has committed $500,000 over the next three years to support Lighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit organization, in its ambitious “Lighting the Way” campaign.
The initiative aims to significantly expand Lighthouse’s Pontiac campus and affordable housing offerings to combat poverty and housing insecurity across Southeast Michigan.
“Our first branch was established in Pontiac and we’ve never forgotten the role this community played in shaping who we are,” said Jackie Buchanan, President and CEO of Genisys Credit Union. “Lighthouse has been a trusted partner for over twenty years, and we share a deep commitment to the people of
Pontiac and surrounding communities. The redeveloped Lighthouse campus will provide safe and stable, family-friendly housing that fosters resilience and reduces the stress of frequent displacement. Supporting this project is more than a donation, it’s a reflection of our mission and the values we share with our
members and the broader community.”
With over 85 years of experience, Lighthouse has served the region through a broad range of housing, food assistance, stabilization and support programs. The $40 million “Lighting the Way” campaign is a campus expansion project that will redevelop Lighthouse’s headquarters in Pontiac into a strong, centralized base of operations and a “one-stop shop” for residents in need. The campaign will implement lasting solutions to combat homelessness, address food insecurity, and provide support services by including:
● Lighthouse Campus, a comprehensive center for services and support
● Housing Opportunity Center, expanded emergency housing in private quarters and access to
supportive services, where families in need of shelter can reside safely as they work to obtain
stable housing; will annually serve 600 individuals
● Social Supermarket, where residents can shop without cost for the items they need, while
connecting with a social worker who can help access additional stabilization services
● Economic Opportunity Center, where anyone in need can connect to social workers, access
computers, receive financial and employment coaching, and more
● Community Event Spaces, where guests can gather to eat and connect, and community
partners can host activities, provide support and create opportunities for volunteer engagement