Be the Light

In this special May edition of the Be the Light podcast, we invited listeners to share heartfelt stories about the mothers and mother figures who have shaped their lives through kindness, strength, and unwavering love. From quiet acts of compassion to lifelong lessons that continue to inspire, each story shines a light on the impact mothers have on the people and communities around them. Then, hos...

In this episode, we shine a light on what it truly means to turn compassion into action. Host Sarah MacHugh sat down with Dan Budd of Red Hook Responds to explore how a grassroots COVID-19 response effort grew into an enduring force for good in the Red Hook, New York, community and beyond. Jack and Anna Marcotte also share their perspectives as young adults navigating the challenges of the pandemi...

Fairport Harbor Light Station, photo by. Jeremy D’Entremont. Fairport Harbor, on the south side of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Grand River, is considered part of the Cleveland, Ohio, metropolitan area. The first lighthouse in the harbor was a 56-foot brick tower built in 1825. The lighthouse that stands today is a 60-foot stone tower that began service in 1871. After a new lighthouse was b...