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Essential Services

Since its inception in 2007, The Beacon has been committed to meeting the daily essential needs of individuals living unsheltered.  

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So often, these services become critical points of engagement for reaching individuals and guiding them to next-step solutions that can help them recover and move out of homelessness. 

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Services

  • Breakfast and hot homemade lunches

  • Private showers

  • Full-service laundry

  • Engagement with our Pathways Team to connect individuals to next-step services that promote stability, including:

    • Coordinated Entry (housing assessments for eligible clients) 

    • Connection to benefits and income supports 

    • Mailbox privileges

    • Device charging and access to WiFi

    • Referrals to partner programs 

    • Problem-solving support ​

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Recent Achievements

  • Meals served in 2024: 97,617

  • Showers taken in 2024: 33,402

  • Laundry services in 2024: 23,531

  • Mail checks (mailbox privileges): 2,293

  • Housing Assessments: 1,095

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Volunteer with us!

Serving at The Beacon is easy and rewarding.  Tasks include client intake, meal preparation and serving, washing, drying and folding client laundry.

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