Beacons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit
empowering adults with diverse intellectual abilities!
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION:
Interest forms for Spring 2025
• Explorer
• Studio
Events
11/22: PathFinder/Studio Makers' Market 11 am - 1 pm
11/28-29: Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
12/13: Explorer/Studio Makers' Market 11 am - 1 pm
Donation Station!
Help us grow! In fall 2018, Beacons opened its doors to serve 19 people with 1,500 sf and one option (Club Beacons) thanks to the vision of five families searching for innovative and outcome-driven postsecondary options. Beacons has since expanded its programming to add numerous vocational learning options (Explorer and PathFinder), job placement and coaching support, customized 1:1 tailored day support, person-centered planning to build self-directed pathways, and more! In five years, Beacons has increased its reach by approximately 600%.
Our Board of Directors each have a family member with neurodiverse abilities so they are driven to keep expectations high for their family members as well as all individuals who participate in Beacons' options. Our Board also consists of Ambassadors who share their own experiences as a member of the neurodiverse community and participate at Beacons to make sure the options are driven by the interests of those served.
To keep up with the demand and to reduce waitlists, in fall 2023 Beacons moved to a beautiful new 14,000 sf space in the middle of the thriving Carlsbad business community. Because of this move, Beacons has been able to expand its existing divisions and add new ones, including a creative arts division and more thanks to the support of "our community"! Join us in launching additional pathways and learning opportunities for those with diverse intellectual abilities!
Board Treasurer (& VP): Mary Backer
Donations can be made through Venmo @beaconsinc
Creative Ways
to support Beacons, Inc.:
1. Monthly Giving
Make a recurring monthly gift throughout the year through our "Donate" button! Maybe try a regular donation of $20 a month?
2. Matching Gifts
Did you know many employers will match all or a part of your donation? Talk to your HR department about your corporate matching program. Typically, after you make a donation, your HR department will then request Beacons, Inc. to verify the donation via a form or website link. Once the donation is verified, the company then sends the matching donation to Beacons! Easy
3. Donations as "gifts"
Instead of gifts for an occasion, consider asking people to donate money to Beacons, Inc. through FB or other social media!
4. Add Beacons, Inc. to a will!
5. In-Kind donations always welcome!
6. Part-time jobs & volunteer opportunities
Open your workspace to paid internships or part-time jobs (1 hr - 20 hours!)
7. Mentor one of our entrepreneurs!
We work with our trainees to create their own micro-enterprises, but expertise and cheerleaders are always needed!
Wish List!
THE 2024 BEACONS WISH LIST
New Shuttle
Beacons need 2 more shuttles to help provide daily transportation and to support our divisions when they are out learning in the community. Please consider donating so that we can expand our reach by offering reliable transportation to and from Beacons.
(Approx. $80,000 each)
New Roll-up Doors
Beacons has a beautiful new space with lots of roll-up doors to bring the outside in, but they could use a definite upgrade so that we can have roll-up doors with windows.
(Approx. $20,000 each)
Recreational Equipment
Beacons now has a large "hang out" room and could use some fun things to do while hanging out! We have a donated ping pong table, but if you're looking to give away a small pool table or other recreational furniture or equipment, please let us know!
(Approx. $10,000)
Assistive Technology
Interactive smart screens, or other AT will always be needed and be put to good use!
(Approx. $10,000)