Providing Hope and a Helping Hand
The Lighthouse Centre provides training in life skills that promotes confidence, self-worth and self-respect. The arts and crafts classes are customised according to individual’s unique abilities. These classes are varied to inspire interest and creativity. Adults with higher functioning capabilities may partake in cooking classes, first-aid, leadership skills and trade skills instruction.
Social outings like visits to the Johannesburg Zoo, public parks, shopping-centres and picnics are arranged on a regular basis. The safety and well-being of children and adults, who frequent the Lighthouse Centre, is of paramount importance and such social excursion only take place with appropriate supervision and permission from guardians.
Personal hygiene and cleanliness are considered to be of primary importance in maintaining the dignity of individuals. Care is taken to comply with special dietary requirements. Professionals and members of the public are invited to volunteer, to donate any items of clothing, foodstuffs or to make a financial contribution. Each contribution helps promote the well-being of those families who have limited means to care for their loved ones.
Luiza Nazareth was inspired to found the Lighthouse Centre after dealing with the death her daughter 12 years ago. She gained a newfound appreciation for the sanctity of life and how fleeting it was. The Lighthouse Centre was established in memory of her daughter with the purpose of giving others hope no matter how difficult the challenge or how differently abled they may be.
In 2007, the Lighthouse Centre had grown and more staff were employed to serve the growing demand in the community. The centre, now offers overnight care for those who may have the need. This would not have been possible without the support and generous donations from sponsors and volunteers. It is with much appreciation and gratitude that the centre is now the facility it is today.
Mrs Nazereth passed away in 2011 after a long battle with cancer, but her memory and legacy lives on in lives and hearts of those who were and who continue to be touched by the support and comfort the Lighthouse offers.
