Guiding Light’s comprehensive continuum of care for men and women is made possible by YOU. Thank God for your partnership in moving men and women from death to life, dark to light, and self to service. Our programing, workforce development, and housing is focused on living life in a new way! It’s focused on transforming the mind, renewing the spirit, and hard work — not simply more willpower. Men and women are breaking cycles of addiction, abuse, codependency and government reliance to become renewed citizens in our community. We go deep and not wide because we’re interested in true change, not temporary compliance.
The metrics in this annual report are important — and they are simply indicators pointing to the new lives men and women are starting because of you.
Instead of struggling to keep a job, Ben has been promoted 3 times in the last year. Instead of avoiding his family, Jeff calls his mom each week. Instead of visiting the ER for overdoses multiple times, Mike has gotten his teeth fixed and visits the gym twice a week. Brian has joined a church and small group. Selena is seeing her children. Jared has paid off debt. Aaron has gotten his driver license reinstated. Sam hosts dinners for Guiding Light alum. Jordan regained half custody of his children. Laura looks forward to waking up, instead of wishing she were dead. Dylan has made amends with his wife. Delano knows God LOVES him.
Your 2024 Impact
Here’s what your generosity made possible:
Men’s Addiction Recovery Programming:
217 men served in recovery services
112 days average length of stay
Iron House Long-Term Sober Living Apartments:
79% of Iron House participants reached a year of sobriety (Since opening in 2013)
384 days average length of stay
2024 sobriety rate for men moving to Iron House is 91%!
Women’s Addiction Recovery Programming: Since opening in June 2024,
31 women served through recovery programming
26 women served through long-term sober living at Ruth & Esther’s House
90% capacity as of December 2024
Food Ministry:
291,389 meals shared & 33,540 meals served at Guiding Light for a total of: 324,929 Meals
“This is the first time I’ve been eating regularly in a long time.” -Pedro
How Your Support Makes a Difference
At Guiding Light, we make every dollar count. Our funding is focused on life-changing programs that bring lasting transformation. Here’s how our resources were allocated in 2024:
- 81% of funding went directly to programming
- 14% supported fundraising efforts
- 5% covered administrative costs
And where did this support come from?
- 81% from generous households
- 10% from foundations
- 9% from churches & organizations
Because of you, we can continue offering innovative, heart-centered, faith-driven programs that change lives.
Looking Ahead
As we step into another year, we invite you to continue this journey with us. Whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word, you are a vital part of this movement.
“My heart was starving for this.” –Damarre
