{"id":65665,"date":"2026-05-14T21:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65665"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:24:49","slug":"kevin-and-james-move-toward-permanent-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/14\/kevin-and-james-move-toward-permanent-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin and James Move Toward Permanent Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two longtime Lighthouse guests are taking brave next steps toward independence.

Kevin and James will soon move into newly built apartments at\u00a0Gospel Village<\/strong>, a permanent, Christian supportive housing community in Lakeland.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For years,\u00a0Kevin<\/strong>\u00a0(pictured here) stayed at Lighthouse while rebuilding stability and connecting with God. Along the way, he joined the volunteer program and encouraged others to pursue recovery and growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

James<\/strong>\u00a0has lived at Lighthouse since 2023 while working toward housing goals and long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis place has been a blessing,\u201d James shared. \u201cThey helped me get back on my feet.\u201dTheir move reflects what happens when a community comes together over time\u2014churches, donors, staff, volunteers, and community partners all helping people move from survival toward stability and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We thank God for partners like Gospel Village who help create meaningful next steps for people rebuilding their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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