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Beacon Place NFP

Beacon Place NFP

Individual and Family Services

Waukegan, IL 268 followers

A community center in Waukegan Il with programs focussed on academic support, overall health and life skills development

About us

Beacon Place, the big blue house and community center perched strategically in the heart of Waukegan, is there to do what matters most — to raise the bar of success and blaze a trail of transformation for under-served youth and their families who seek guidance and support to reach their full potential. In 2012, a group of dedicated and inspired individuals recognized a significant need in south-east Waukegan and decided to do something about it. In the spring of 2013, an abandoned home at 603 McAlister in Waukegan was acquired with the vision of providing a beacon to the neighbors by becoming a local community center that would deliver programs focused on food and nutrition, over-all health, academic support and life skill development. With the belief in the power of neighbors helping neighbors, these volunteers listened closely to the needs of the families in their community and brought them programs and support that have allowed the people of the community to see a path to new opportunities in their lives. Families in this Waukegan neighborhood are severely impacted by poverty, violence, low-performing educational options, inadequate school readiness, and a limited view of what the world can be. They are constantly bombarded with the idea that success for them is the exception, not the rule. Beacon Place is committed to the belief that these limits and lack of opportunities should not become permanent obstacles. They have a bold vision to provide the guidance, support, and exposure to life experiences that will allow these children and their families to dream and achieve more, preparing them for life-long opportunities. Since its inception, Beacon Place has brought a vision of hope to nearly 4,000 children and families, changing lives, building futures and lifting a community.

Website
https://linktr.ee/beaconplace
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Waukegan, IL
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2012

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Employees at Beacon Place NFP

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  • Thank you, Northwestern Medicine, for your recent visit with the Beacon Place moms group! Northwestern Medicine Our moms learned simple yet effective exercises using elastic bands and water bottles, making it easy to stay active anywhere. With the guidance from Northwestern staff, they gained valuable knowledge on how movement and strength training can support heart health allowing them to prioritize their well being while balancing busy lives. Thank you, Northwestern Medicine, for your commitment to educating and strengthening our community! - ¡Gracias, Northwestern Medicine, por su reciente visita con el grupo de mamás de Beacon Place! Nuestras mamás aprendieron ejercicios simples pero efectivos usando bandas elásticas y botellas de agua, lo que facilita mantenerse activo en cualquier lugar. Con la orientación del personal de Northwestern, adquirieron valiosos conocimientos sobre cómo el entrenamiento de movimiento y fuerza puede apoyar la salud del corazón, lo que les permite priorizar su bienestar mientras equilibran vidas ocupadas. ¡Gracias, Northwestern Medicine, por su compromiso de educar y fortalecer a nuestra comunidad! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacemomsgroup #waukegannonprofit #communitycenter #momssupportingmoms #momsofinstagram #northwesternmedicine #communitypartners

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  • A BIG Beacon Place thank you to our friends at Elawa Farm! Elawa Farm Foundation Our K-6th students had a Spring Break field trip to museums in Kenosha, made even more special by 45 delicious, homemade lunches donated by Elawa Farm. Each lunch was packed with care and included homemade cheese crackers, fresh strawberries, a delicious sandwich, veggies with homemade hummus and ranch, and a tasty cookie! We are so grateful for your generous support - thank you for nourishing both minds and bodies on a very busy day for our youngest students! - Un GRAN Beacon Place, ¡gracias a nuestros amigos de Elawa Farm! Nuestros estudiantes de K-6th tuvieron una excursión de vacaciones de primavera a los museos de Kenosha, que se hizo aún más especial con 45 deliciosos almuerzos caseros donados por Elawa Farm. Cada almuerzo estaba lleno de cuidado e incluía galletas de queso caseras, fresas frescas, un delicioso sándwich, verduras con hummus casero y rancho, ¡y una sabrosa galleta! Estamos muy agradecidos por su generoso apoyo, ¡gracias por nutrir ambas mentes y cuerpos en un día muy ocupado para nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #communitypartners #elawafarm #waukegannonprofit #communitycenter

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  • We wrapped up the Beacon Place Spring Break with a memorable trip into the city! Our 9th - 12th graders spent an unforgettable evening at Navy Pier. After taking in the Chicago skyline and exploring their pier, they headed to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater to see Sunny Afternoon, a high-energy musical about The Kinks and their rise to fame in the 1960's. @chicagoshakes It was the perfect way to end the week! A BIG Beacon Place thank you to everyone who made this and all of our other Spring Break adventures possible - your support helps create unforgettable experiences that inspire, educate, and bring our community together! - ¡Terminamos las vacaciones de primavera de Beacon Place con un viaje memorable a la ciudad! Nuestros estudiantes de 9º a 12º grado pasaron una noche inolvidable en Navy Pier. Después de contemplar el horizonte de Chicago y explorar su muelle, se dirigieron al Teatro Shakespeare de Chicago para ver Sunny Afternoon, un musical de alta energía sobre The Kinks y su ascenso a la fama en la década de 1960. ¡Fue la manera perfecta de terminar la semana! Un GRAN Beacon Place gracias a todos los que hicieron posible esta y todas nuestras otras aventuras de Spring Break: ¡su apoyo ayuda a crear experiencias inolvidables que inspiran, educan y unen a nuestra comunidad! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacespringbreak #springbreak #chicagoshakes #chicago #chicagoshakespearetheater #waukegan #nonprofit #communitycenter

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  • Earlier during the Beacon Place Spring Break, our 6th-8th graders completed their medieval projects, crafting their own coat of arms, armor, castles, and swords while learning how the feudal system shaped society. To celebrate their hard work, they wrapped up their medieval adventure with a movie day, watching The Princess Bride—because learning history is always more fun when you can say, "Have fun storming the castle!" - Durante las vacaciones de primavera de Beacon Place, nuestros alumnos de 6.º a 8.º grado completaron sus proyectos medievales, creando sus propios escudos de armas, armaduras, castillos y espadas mientras aprendían cómo el sistema feudal moldeó la sociedad. Para celebrar su arduo trabajo, culminaron su aventura medieval con un día de cine, viendo La princesa prometida, porque aprender historia siempre es más divertido cuando puedes decir: "¡Diviértete asaltando el castillo!". . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacespringbreak #communitycenter #waukegan #theprincessbride #nonprofit #havefunstormingthecastle #springbreak #medievalhistory

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  • More Beacon Place Spring Break Fun! Yesterday, our K-5 students had an unforgettable adventure in Kenosha, Wisconsin! They explored the Dinosaur Discovery Center, where they stepped back in time to learn about prehistoric creatures. The kids also had a blast digging for fossils in a hands-on excavation activity, carefully unearthing a pretend dinosaur fossil just like real archaeologists! At the Kenosha Public Museum, they got hands-on with science—learning about different animals, visiting the owl exhibit, and even dissecting owl pellets! To top it all off, they took a scenic trolley ride, enjoying the views with friends! - ¡Más diversión en Beacon Place durante las vacaciones de primavera! Ayer, nuestros alumnos de K-5 vivieron una aventura inolvidable en Kenosha, Wisconsin. Exploraron el Centro de Descubrimiento de Dinosaurios, donde viajaron en el tiempo para aprender sobre criaturas prehistóricas. ¡Los niños también se divirtieron mucho excavando fósiles en una actividad práctica, desenterrando cuidadosamente un fósil de dinosaurio de juguete como si fueran arqueólogos de verdad! En el Museo Público de Kenosha, se involucraron en la ciencia: aprendieron sobre diferentes animales, visitaron la exhibición de búhos e incluso diseccionaron egagrópilas de búho. Para rematar, ¡hicieron un paseo panorámico en tranvía y disfrutaron de las vistas con sus amigos! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacespringbreak #kenosha #kenoshamuseums #dinosaurs #dinosaurdiscoverycenter #waukegan #communitycenter #nonprofit

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  • The Beacon Place Spring Break Adventure continues! Yesterday, our K-5th graders stepped into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, enjoying a fun movie day followed by a hands-on art project where they created their very own Tin Men and Dorothys! Meanwhile, our 6th-12th graders took their adventure to Dave & Buster’s, where they spent the day playing arcade games, racking up tickets, and making unforgettable memories with friends! There’s more fun ahead— we can’t wait to share what’s next! - ¡La aventura de las vacaciones de primavera en Beacon Place continúa! Ayer, nuestros alumnos de kínder a 5.º grado se adentraron en el mágico mundo de El Mago de Oz y disfrutaron de un divertido día de cine, seguido de un proyecto de arte práctico donde crearon sus propios Hombrecitos de Hojalata y Dorothys. Mientras tanto, nuestros alumnos de 6.º a 12.º grado se aventuraron en Dave & Buster's, donde pasaron el día jugando a videojuegos, acumulando entradas y creando recuerdos inolvidables con amigos. ¡Hay más diversión por delante! ¡Estamos deseando compartir lo que viene! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacespringbreak #springbreak #daveandbusters #wizardofoz #craftsforkids #arcade #waukegan #nonprofit #communitycenter

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  • The Beacon Place Spring Break kicked off with games, rides, and nonstop fun on Monday! Our younger students spent the day at People’s Choice in Waukegan, enjoying all the games, rides, and laughter they could pack into one fun-filled afternoon. Meanwhile, our 6th-8th graders stepped into a medieval adventure at "Beacon Place Manor." With the help of our 9th-12th grade mentors, they designed their own Coat of Arms, built shields, and crafted armor—all in preparation for an exciting competition which will be held this Friday! Stay tuned for more Spring Break excitement! - Las vacaciones de primavera de Beacon Place comenzaron el lunes con juegos, atracciones y diversión sin límites. Nuestros estudiantes más pequeños pasaron el día en People's Choice en Waukegan, disfrutando de todos los juegos, atracciones y risas que pudieron en una tarde llena de diversión. Mientras tanto, nuestros estudiantes de 6.º a 8.º grado se embarcaron en una aventura medieval en "Beacon Place Manor". Con la ayuda de nuestros mentores de 9.º a 12.º grado, diseñaron su propio escudo de armas, construyeron escudos y crearon armaduras, ¡todo como preparación para una emocionante competencia que se llevará a cabo este viernes! ¡Estén atentos para más emoción de las vacaciones de primavera! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacespringbreak #community #springbreak #waukegan #nonprofitorganization

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  • Spring has sprung for our moms group! Last week, our moms got creative making mason jar bunnies. With fluffy pink ears, pastel M&M's, and a sweet little bunny tail, these jars remind us that spring is just around the corner! There is never a shortage of laughter and creativity when our moms get together - such a great group of women! - ¡La primavera ha llegado para nuestro grupo de mamás! La semana pasada, nuestras mamás se pusieron creativas para hacer conejitos de tarro de albañil. Con orejas rosadas esponjosas, M&M's pastel y una dulce cola de conejo, ¡estos frascos nos recuerdan que la primavera está a la vuelta de la esquina! Nunca faltan las risas y la creatividad cuando nuestras mamás se reúnen, ¡un gran grupo de mujeres! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #beaconplacemomsgroup #communitycenter #community #waukegan #momssupportingmoms

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  • Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a great time combining creativity with science in our latest experiment - Salt Art! Using simple ingredients like salt, glue, watercolors, they explored the science of absorption and capillary action while creating fun and unique art work. Science is even more fun when it is hands-on and creative! - Nuestros alumnos de 2º y 3º grado se lo pasaron en grande combinando la creatividad con la ciencia en nuestro último experimento: ¡Salt Art! Usando ingredientes simples como sal, pegamento y acuarelas, exploraron la ciencia de la absorción y la acción capilar mientras creaban obras de arte divertidas y únicas. ¡La ciencia es aún más divertida cuando es práctica y creativa! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #communitycenter #afterschool #afterschoolprograms #stem #saltart

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  • Happy St. Patrick's Day from beacon Place! 🍀 Our K - 6th grade Saturday students took a creativity break from academic work and made their own Pots of Gold. Our younger students explored 3D design by crafting rainbows that popped with dimension while our older students incorporated math by writing numbers on the back of each gold coin and solving their equations. It was a fun way to combine creativity with learning! - ¡Feliz Día de San Patricio desde beacon Place! 🍀 Nuestros estudiantes de los sábados de K a 6º grado tomaron un descanso de la creatividad del trabajo académico e hicieron sus propias ollas de oro. Nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes exploraron el diseño 3D mediante la creación de arcoíris que resaltaban con dimensión, mientras que nuestros estudiantes mayores incorporaron las matemáticas escribiendo números en el reverso de cada moneda de oro y resolviendo sus ecuaciones. ¡Fue una forma divertida de combinar la creatividad con el aprendizaje! . . . #beaconplace #beaconplacebemore #stpatricksday #craft #math #communitycenter #waukegannonprofit #nonprofit

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