Beacon Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides free services to victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault.

  • 1977

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    Founded

    A group of citizens concerned about domestic violence founded the Women’s Resource Center. With just a phone and answering machine, we started on an incredible journey that continues today

  • Onsite Shelter Opened

    A house was purchased on HWY 81 in order to provide shelter for victims.

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    1983

  • 1995

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    Expansion

    Due to a generous estate gift from Attiemay Barbour we were able to expand to include the Family Visitation Center and an office building. 

  • Name Change

    Women’s Resource Center changed it’s name to Watertown Resource Center to reflect that our services are available to all who experience abuse.

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    2008

  • 2014

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    Location Move and Name Change

    We moved to our current location after outgrowing the original shelter. Along with the location change came a name change. The name Beacon Center was chosen to show we serve not only Watertown but also the surrounding counties.

  • Shelter Remodel

    Beacon Center shelter underwent a renovation as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. The shelter was transformed into 8 apartments. Each consists of 1-3 bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom.

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    2022

Who we Serve

Men, Women and Children

Victims of Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault

Codington, Hamlin, Clark, Deuel
and Grant County


Mission

Provide hope, safety, and resources by shining our light to illuminate the path for survivors, inspire community engagement, and amplify the voices of all individuals


Vision

A community that supports and empowers survivors through education and advocacy


Core Values

  • Confidentiality: We hold ourselves accountable and protect all information
  • Empowerment: We will accept people’s choices and encourage them to achieve their goals
  • Hope: We will support our clients and community in envisioning a future without violence
  • Respect: We will be kind and compassionate while treating people with dignity and fairness regardless of background or circumstances
  • Safety: We will provide an environment free from danger or harm and help clients develop the tools and knowledge to feel safe

Staff

Donna

Executive Director

Denise

Finance Coordinator

Oriel

Direct Service Coordinator

Emily

Family Visitation Center Coordinator

Ashley

Community Case Manager

Shona

Outreach Coordinator

Kellee

Development Coordinator

Cassie

Family Visitation Center Monitor Specialist/ Life Skills Coordinator

Haley

On Call Advocate

Katelyn

On Call Advocate

Board

Breanna Beebe

President

Lynn Morris

Vice President

Josh Hogue

Treasurer

Mike Morgan

Secretary

Steve Rehorst

Past President

Pat Crom

Member

Mary Drevecky

Member

Jenna Polchow

Member

Jennifer Briggs

Member