Entries by Dana DeBoer

Quarterly Update: January 2025 – March 2025

Over the last three months, Beacon Center has continued to work actively to provide hope, safety, and resources for survivors of violence in our community. See below for a few of the things we have been up to: Emergency Shelter Update Dear Beacon Center Community, Another three busy months have passed by for our Direct […]

From the Desk of the Executive Director

As I reflect on my 13 years with the Beacon Center, I write this message with a deep sense of gratitude and pride as I prepare for my retirement. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this incredible organization, to work alongside our dedicated staff, volunteers, and board members, and to be […]

Quarterly Update: July 2024 – September 2024

Over the last three months, Beacon Center has continued to work actively to provide hope, safety, and resources for survivors of violence in our community. See below for a few of the things we have been up to: Emergency Shelter Update Dear Beacon Center Community, These past three months have been very busy for Direct […]

Quarterly Update: April 2024 – June 2024

Over the last three months, Beacon Center has continued to work actively to provide hope, safety, and resources for survivors of violence in our community. See below for a few of the things we have been up to: Emergency Shelter Update Dear Beacon Center Community, These past three months have been very busy for Direct […]

Q&A with Emily Halvorson, Family Visitation Coordinator

Who can use Beacon Center’s Family Visitation Center? Anyone! What is a “visit”? A supervised visit is a safe place for families to visit one another and establish or re-establish a relationship. Can you walk me through a visit? First, the custodial parent (the parent who has custody) will drop the child off. Staff will […]

Quarterly Update: January 2024 – March 2024

Family Visitation Center Beacon Center’s Family Visitation Center has seen a busy three months. During this time, 15 new parent orientations were completed and 109 visitation hours were logged. This quarter, the Family Visitation Center served 19 families, totaling 35 children. Excuse Our Dust As April approaches, we wanted to take a moment to share […]

Art Workshops for Clients – New Peer Support Service at Beacon Center

Peer support groups are networks of individuals who have similar lived experiences that come together to support and uplift each other. Surviving domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking can leave a victim feeling isolated, anxious, and traumatized. One way Beacon Center is working to combat this loneliness is by hosting art workshops. Advocates Bryn Leddy […]

Quarterly Update: October 2023 – December 2023

Over the last three months, Beacon Center has continued to work actively to provide hope, safety, and resources for individuals in our community. See below for a few of the things we have been up to! Emergency Shelter Beacon Center’s emergency shelter has seen a busy three months! Our shelter became full numerous times, with […]

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Dear Beacon Center Community,  As we approach the end of yet another remarkable year at Beacon Center, I am compelled to reflect on the abundance of blessings we have received. Health, gainful employment, safety, and security are often overlooked, yet we are privileged to have them in abundance. Our vibrant and resilient community support has […]

Help us kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month

12th Annual Purple Power Day Help us spread awareness about domestic violence this Domestic Violence Awareness Month by wearing purple on October 6th. Tag us @beaconcentersd and use the hashtag #purplepowerday on your social media to show everyone you stand against domestic violence. Remember that raising awareness is just one part of the effort to […]