Asheville, North Carolina  ·  501(c)(3) Public Charity

Every man deserves
a place to begin again.

Lighthouse Collective Foundation helps men at risk of homelessness, including veterans and men living with disabilities, find stable housing and a real path back to work.

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Serving men across Western North Carolina
Who we are

Housing first.
Then the work that
makes it last.

We fund scholarships for sober and transitional housing, connect men to North Carolina's employment pathway for adults with disabilities, and build the tools that make finding a home easier. Not treatment; a foundation to stand on.

  • Stable, dignified housingScholarships and guidance toward safe rooms and sober-living homes in real neighborhoods.
  • Workforce pathwaysReal access to NC's Employment Independence program for persons with disabilities.
  • Steady, human supportRegular check-ins, accountability, and advocacy; equal access regardless of background.
A foundation for new beginnings
Simplicity, patience, compassion; these three are your greatest treasures.
Lao Tzu
Who we serve

Men ready for stability, and a fair shot at it.

Veterans and men with disabilities face homelessness at higher rates and stay unhoused longer. A quiet, affordable home gives a man the base to keep appointments, hold a job, and move forward.

01

Veterans

Men who served and now need a stable place to land. We prioritize housing-insecure veterans wherever possible, partnering with local veteran and community agencies.

02

Men with disabilities

Men navigating disability and, often, substance use disorder; connected to recovery resources and to NC's employment pathway built for independence.

03

Men rebuilding

Men leaving shelters, hospitals, or incarceration who are working, looking for work, or in training, and ready to live in a shared home and follow house rules.

We frequently work with referrals from Treatment centers Shelters Hospitals Social service agencies VA & veteran groups Family members
Workforce development

From instability to independence.

Housing is the start. Lighthouse helps men access NC DHHS Employment Independence for Persons with Disabilities; turning a safe place to sleep into a paycheck, a routine, and a future.

Partner pathway NC DHHS · Employment Independence for Persons with Disabilities
1

Stability

A safe, affordable place to live; the base everything else is built on.

2

Support

Check-ins, recovery resources, and help navigating disability services.

3

Work

Connection to NC's employment program; training, placement, and coaching.

4

Independence

Saving toward long-term housing and a self-sufficient life.

In their words

The community
believes in this work.

5.0
★★★★★
12 reviews on Google
★★★★★

"I've been living at the Lighthouse for over two years and it's helped me so much in my recovery. I got a great job, my license back, a car, and saved money for my future. The brotherhood is closer to me than my own family."

SScott Young
Google review
★★★★★

"I had been homeless for six years, living in a tent. After treatment, the Lighthouse helped me grow into a house manager. This December I'll celebrate 18 months clean; that wouldn't have been possible without this safe haven."

JJustin Hotchkiss
Google review
★★★★★

"Nothing ever seemed to help with my addiction. I came to Lighthouse and was given stability and made accountable. Within months I moved into my own apartment. The program works, and it changed my life for the good."

AAlex Furr
Google review
★★★★★

"I've never been in a better place in my life, and none of it would have been possible without Lighthouse. Ryan genuinely cares about us men bettering ourselves and got me linked up with resources and employers."

TTerry Bunch
Google review
★★★★★

"I needed the accountability, structure and love provided by the Lighthouse. I couldn't have recovered in a place that didn't promote brotherhood, respect and responsibility. Two years clean."

MMark Vanderbloemen
Google review
★★★★★

"This sober living wasn't only instrumental in my recovery, it was a place I could call home; a safety net I could fall back on. It helped me learn to trust again, to love again, and to care for myself."

BBenjamin Otvos
Google review
★★★★★

"This foundation has given me many opportunities. It helped me find long term sobriety, my self worth, and meaningful employment. Most of all it helped me find joy in living a productive life."

SSean Hillebrant
Google review
★★★★★

"I was welcomed, felt safe, and was given a proper opportunity to prosper. The most supportive sober living space I ever had the chance to live in. I'd suggest it to anyone in recovery getting back on their feet."

TThomas Brady
Google review
★★★★★

"Lighthouse helped me get back on my feet, obtain employment, and reconnect with my family. A well based platform for anyone wanting to get clean and back to being a respectful member of society."

JJason Roberts
Google review
★★★★★

"Lighthouse has helped me immensely. They were so welcoming, and I really love the people and my room. I just want to thank them for their help and continuing support."

AAndrew Earl
Google review
Ways to give

Light the way
for one more man.

Every gift, hour, and partnership helps a man move from a tent or a shelter into a home with a future. Here's how you can be part of it.

DonateFund housing scholarships; 100% tax-deductible. → VolunteerGive your time, skills, and mentorship. → Partner with usShelters, agencies, employers & funders. →