Since 2017, The Lighthouse has been a resource and safe haven for asylum-seekers and their families as they engage in the process of pursuing their legal asylum in the United States.

By definition, asylum-seekers are people who are fleeing immediate persecution and/or violence in their home countries. That's why The Lighthouse was established, to do our civic, moral, and humane duty, as we make sure the United States remains the beacon of freedom everywhere.

We ask for your help, and that of every member of our community, as we work to keep families safe, along with every person yearning to breathe free.

“I don't want to go back to my country... but I don't have a choice.”

Jose fled danger only to spend 18 months in detention—handcuffed, isolated, and charged $420 monthly for an ankle monitor. 8 years later, his case remains unresolved. Listen to this raw account of what seeking safety in America truly costs. Read more.