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With your help, we can break the cycle of homelessness in our community. Thanks to generous supporters like you, The Light House is able to provide shelter, food, clothing, case management, job training, and hope to those who need it most.

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Give by Check or Cash

To make a donation by check, please make your check out to The Light House Inc. Checks or cash can be mailed or dropped of (between 9am-5pm) to:

The Light House
Attn: Development
10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Give by Phone

To make a credit card donation over the phone, please call 443-569-4227.

Stock Gifts

Gifts of appreciated securities and mutual funds can be extremely beneficial to both The Light House and the donor. Gifts of marketable stocks or mutual fund shares that have appreciated may be made and also create an immediate income tax deduction for you based on the assets’ current value.

Pledged Gifts

Gifts may be made in annual installments of cash or stock, enabling donors to be recognized for a larger amount than a one-time donation might permit. Annual Gift installments may be paid monthly, quarterly or semi-annually over 12 months. multi-year pledge payment installments can be arranged according to the donor’s wishes.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) & IRA Giving

Legal Name: The Light House Inc.
Tax ID (EIN): 52-1671388
Mailing Address: Attn: Development, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Note for IRA/DAF Transfers: Please instruct your provider to include your full name on the check stub so we can properly acknowledge your gift! Contact our Director of Development, Corinna Lawrence, at 443-569-4227 for more information.

Tribute Gifts

A gift to The Light House is a wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one and is meaningful to both the Light House and the recipient. Honorees receive a letter acknowledging the gift and memorial cards are sent to families.

Matching Gifts

Many businesses have a matching gifts program whereby they will match the dollar amount of the gift made by individual to The Light House. Matching gifts are an important source of funds for nonprofit organizations. They also are an increasingly important way for companies to allow employees to direct a portion of their employer’s donations to support the charity of their choice with a financial contribution. Check with your company to see if they participate in a matching gift program.

Planned Giving/Bequests

A bequest is a gift from your estate—a transfer of cash, securities, or other property made through your estate plans. You can make a bequest to The Light House by including language in your will or living trust leaving a portion of your estate to The Light House, or by designating The Light House as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy.

Planned Giving ensures the future of The Light House and can make a lasting impact on many, many lives. For more information about including The Light House in your estate plans, contact Anne Ryan at 443-569-4227.

Tax Credits

The Light House participates in the State of Maryland Community Investment Tax Credit program. Tax credits may be available first-come, first serve to major donors, depending on eligibility and availability. Please contact Anne Ryan, Senior Associate Director of Development at 443-569-4227 for more information.

Donate Property

There is always a need for safe and stable housing for our residential clients. If you are interested in donating property or partnering with us to help provide supportive housing please contact our Director of Development, Corinna Lawrence, at 443-569-4208.

United Way

The Light House is pleased to be part of the three United Way workplace giving campaigns in private organizations, state office and federal agencies. Formerly listed as Annapolis Area Ministries, Inc. look for the listing for The Light House Inc. in your United Way booklet.

United Way # 5173
Maryland Charities: # 2396
Combined Federal Campaign # 98311

Start an Online Fundraiser

Show your support for The Light House by creating your own fundraising page to share through social media or email. This is a great way to engage your friends, family and acquaintances to become involved in our mission of rebuilding lives in our community. Every donation made online goes directly to The Light House. Start fundraising now or you can view our Online Fundraising How-To Guide to learn more.

In-Kind Contributions

The Light House has many specific needs for donated goods and services. Please visit the Needs section of our website for more information.

Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship Program

The Light House and Friends of The Light House present a number of events annually for which we are looking for corporate partners. For more information please contact Friends of The Light House at 443-569-4209 or visit https://friendslhs.org/

Explore The Light House’s 2026 Annual Impact Report

Inside, you’ll find the story of a community coming together to ensure neighbors facing homelessness, hunger, and hardship have access to shelter, food, workforce development opportunities, and the support they need to build stable futures.

Take a few moments to explore the impact made possible through your support, for neighbors across our community.

The Light House Inc. is recognized as tax-exempt under section 501 (C) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Our tax identification # is 52-1671388 (EIN). For more information, contact us or visit onestop.md.gov.

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