who we are
Beacon Place is a neighborhood community center in Waukegan, IL with programs for children and families that focus on academic growth, improved health, and building the skills that allow individuals and families to see their own path to a brighter tomorrow.
our stories of impact…
Get to know the children and families of Beacon Place.
Individuals who are charting their own path to a brighter tomorrow with the opportunities, guidance, support, and encouragement from Beacon Place to make their dreams for a brighter future a reality today.
Your help changes lives… read on to see how.
what we do
As a neighborhood community center, we guide and inspire families toward a brighter tomorrow through programs and experiences that meet them where they are, and help them get to where they want to go.
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So many children rely on subsidized lunches during the regular school year, but when summer break begins, those school lunches are no longer available. Our lunch program helps to feed hundreds of kids each summer.
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Children and families are guaranteed to get their hands dirty in the summer Family Garden Program! Designed to teach gardening and nutrition skills, and allow families to work together to gain the satisfaction of raising their own food to see how their hard work can improve their lives and their communities.
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We recognize that kids ages 12-15 require a more customized approach for personal development and community involvement. Our Tweens and Teens program helps them reach their potential.
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Only 5% of the kids in our community meet state standards, but they really want to do better in school and are willing to work hard to improve. Beacon Place provides afterschool homework help and year round tutoring in math, reading, science, and computer coding to kids kindergarten through high school.
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Strong communities start with strong families. We work to support our moms, dads and caregivers with programs including ESL, health and nutrition, parenting support, civic responsibility and community engagement.
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our impact
Building strong bodies
through a focus on encouraging healthy lifestyles
3,968 meals on site,
800 bags of food for 2,200 meals at home,
12,800 pounds of fresh food and produce
Inspiring bright minds and creating plans for the future through
Education and Enrichment and LAUNCH programs for students
242 children and adults enrolled,
15,570 hours of programs,
476 volunteers dedicating 3,465 hours of service
Supporting families and lifting the community through
programs for parents and families
10 Parent University sessions,
8 family enrichment events,
2 field trips per child to explore the world
our supporters
