WELCOME
to The Emerald Lighthouse!
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals while equipping organizations, providers, and communities with the tools to show up with understanding and care.
A Safe Haven for LGBTQ+ Youth in Northern Delaware
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MISSION AND HISTORY
The Emerald Lighthouse exists to light the way toward inclusive, affirming communities where LGBTQ+ individuals feel seen, supported, and deeply valued.
We are committed to reducing isolation and strengthening belonging by creating spaces rooted in care, connection to community, and empowerment. Through youth programming, community engagement, and education, we support LGBTQ+ individuals while also equipping families, schools, and organizations with the tools needed to show up with understanding, respect, and affirmation.
The Emerald Lighthouse was founded by Christina and Stephanie Emmanuel-De Luna, whose work with an LGBTQ+ nonprofit in South Florida deeply shaped their vision. Witnessing the life-changing impact of affirming spaces and community-centered support, they carried that experience with them when they relocated to Delaware.
What began as a shared vision became a reality in Spring 2021, rooted in both professional expertise and a deep personal commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
Today, The Emerald Lighthouse continues to grow as both a community hub and an educational resource, currently offering:
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A monthly LGBTQ+ Teen Group (ages 12–17) focused on connection, identity, and emotional well-being
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Affirming trainings and workshops for organizations seeking to better support LGBTQ+ individuals and communities
As we expand, our work remains grounded in one core belief:
Together, we create spaces where people truly belong.
Co-Founders
Christina
Emmanuel-De Luna
Stephanie
Emmanuel-De Luna
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Parent Support
When a young person is coming out as a member of the LGBT community or may begin to question their sexuality or gender it can be an extremely confusing time, not only for them but also for you as their parents. If you are struggling and need support on how to manage this news while continuing to love and support your child please contact us for more details.
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Community Trainings and Outreach
Services
Life Skills, Group Supports and LGBTQ Trainings
Green Light Program
This program serves youth ages 14-21 that are in need of assistance being connected to LGBTQ friendly resources for Individual/Family counseling services, Peer support groups, mentoring, Healthcare, HIV/STD Testing/ Substance Abuse, Getting back into school, Volunteer/community services and Employment resources.
Mental Health Counseling
We partner with Rising Hope Therapy, LLC. If you are seeking adolescent, individual or family therapy in an LGBTQ friendly practice this may be the place for you. They take most major insurances including medicaid and will work with you if you're experiencing financial hardship. We don't turn anyone away for financial reasons.
Do you work with youth and young adults? Does your company need a little more support around LGBTQ+ training and education? You've come to the right place. We believe the best way to increase awareness and inclusiveness, is through education!
We provides fee-for-service training to businesses and agencies to help them improve their cultural proficiency to more successfully interact with LGBTQ+ and Transgender clients and/students.
Drop-In Teen Groups
Community and Volunteer Services
Drop-in during scheduled times to connect with other youth. These drop-ins are geared towards allowing our youth to feel heard, seen or just supported amongst their peers. During these times, there will always be great conversation, activities, games, and other folks there to support you.
There will be planned events where our youth will be able to service the community through different programs and activities. These will be counted towards any mandatory community service hours needed for their graduation credits, or just for our superstars that just love to give back.
Adolescent Life Skills Trainings
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Youth and Young Adult Support and Social Groups
Green Light Program
Mental Health Counseling
Drop-In Teen Groups
Community and Volunteer Services
Adolescent Life Skills Trainings
Special Youth Events
And so much more...
Special Youth Events
Trainings that provide life skills for our youth, including healthy relationships, money management, organizational skills, time management, interpersonal communication skills, positive self-esteem, healthy attitudes, coping mechanisms, etc.
Whether its bowling, movie night, or the annual prom, check out the calendar for the planned events! Always inclusive, always fun!