Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management
Mission: As a collaborative of congregations united in action we create homes and advance equitable housing.
Programs: Housing operation: beacon offers a range of housing and services to meet the needs of vulnerable members of our community. We operate 537 quality affordable homes for approximately 900 people in the twin cities. The significant majority of our housing serves households earning less than 30% of the of the community's median income. Over half of beacon's housing includes on-site supportive services to help youth, single adults, families, and seniors successfully exit or avoid homelessness. 86% of formerly homeless tenants maintained stable housing. Beacon expenses related to housing operations were $3,127,082 and expenses related to housing services were $1,086,189.
housing development: beacon is among the region's most productive developers of affordable and supportive housing. Beacon has a unique collaborative model that activates the energy, resources, and leadership of congregations to create housing. We have leveraged $2.6 million in funds, capital commitments, and land from congregations to develop 592 homes at 19 properties. Beacon has over 120 additional homes in various stages of development.
families moving forward: through a volunteer-driven, community-based program beacon provides families emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing support. 75 congregations participate in our collaborative to host or mentor families. Care and support is individualized to a family's level of need. We served 103 adults and 173 children across 68 families last year. 74% of families in emergency shelter exited to stable housing.
shelter programs: through a volunteer-driven, community-based program beacon provides families emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing support. 75 congregations participate in our collaborative to host or mentor families. Care and support is individualized to a family's level of need. We served 85 adults and 170 children across 63 families last year. 66% of families in emergency shelter exited into stable, permanent housing.
Mission: As a collaborative of congregations united in action we create homes and advance equitable housing.
Programs: Housing operation: beacon offers a range of housing and services to meet the needs of vulnerable members of our community. We operate 537 quality affordable homes for approximately 900 people in the twin cities. The significant majority of our housing serves households earning less than 30% of the of the community's median income. Over half of beacon's housing includes on-site supportive services to help youth, single adults, families, and seniors successfully exit or avoid homelessness. 86% of formerly homeless tenants maintained stable housing. Beacon expenses related to housing operations were $3,127,082 and expenses related to housing services were $1,086,189.
housing development: beacon is among the region's most productive developers of affordable and supportive housing. Beacon has a unique collaborative model that activates the energy, resources, and leadership of congregations to create housing. We have leveraged $2.6 million in funds, capital commitments, and land from congregations to develop 592 homes at 19 properties. Beacon has over 120 additional homes in various stages of development.
families moving forward: through a volunteer-driven, community-based program beacon provides families emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing support. 75 congregations participate in our collaborative to host or mentor families. Care and support is individualized to a family's level of need. We served 103 adults and 173 children across 68 families last year. 74% of families in emergency shelter exited to stable housing.
shelter programs: through a volunteer-driven, community-based program beacon provides families emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing support. 75 congregations participate in our collaborative to host or mentor families. Care and support is individualized to a family's level of need. We served 85 adults and 170 children across 63 families last year. 66% of families in emergency shelter exited into stable, permanent housing.
2610 University Ave W Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-789-6260
Economic Development
Saint Paul
