Lighthouse Society
Lighthouse Society is a group of generous friends of the Beacon House who believe in the vision of Reverend Donald E. Robinson (Rev). Members of the Lighthouse Society are generous donors who strengthen our cause to disrupt the generational poverty cycle. Any person who donates $1000 or more within a fiscal year becomes a member of the Lighthouse Society.
The impact of each member of the Lighthouse Society on the children of Edgewood in Ward 5 of Washington, D.C. is enormous. Their contribution to the youth development and support for the children in the community has become the core strength of Beacon House.
You can be the pillar of strength that nurtures the future of the Edgewood community.
Connect with Chawezi Thorne, Director of Development – cthorne@beaconhousedc.org
Legacy Society
What if supporting children to achieve academic and athletic success is rewarding? This is the Legacy Society program from Beacon House. It allows you to make an impact on the community through a sustaining gift and help the community’s youth for many years to come.
How to Support Through Sustaining Gifts?
You can donate through a sustaining gift or directly connect with the Beacon House team. Other ways are,
- Designating Beacon House as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
- Adding Beacon House as a beneficiary to retirement and pension funds.
- Adding Beacon House as the beneficiary to different financial accounts.
Be The SPARK to Brighten A Child’s Future!
Join a group of young professionals aged between 21 and 40 years, committed to youth development in the Edgewood community.
Who Can Be A BEACON?
BEACON stands for
Building
Equity
Access
Community
Opportunity
Nurture
Someone who wants to support the youth of the Edgewood community through professional guidance, help with fundraising efforts, and more.
SPARK- What We Do?
Networking
Being a SPARK member means you network with other members, Beacon House volunteers, and young minds.
- You meet the Beacon House team and become familiar with the programs.
- Get to attend amazing events like Beacon House Homecoming, Athletics Banquet, and Donor Appreciation Days.
- Join the SPARK-hosted activities like Bowling, Happy Hours, and more.
Coordination
Coordinate with the program teams across Beacon House to make an impact for students and alumni.
- Act as a volunteer tutor or coach at the Beacon House
- Host career information sessions with entrepreneurs to guide students.
- Organize a meet for all Beacon House alumni, whenever possible.
- Mentor freshman year students to help them get through college.
Fundraising
Help Beacon House raise funds through various events and community efforts.
- Attend the fundraising events like Do More 24 and #GivingTuesday
- Use your network of entrepreneurs and market leaders to raise corporate-sponsored funds
- Raise the funds for activities like “Light the Tree” at Beacon House during the Christmas holidays
- Host your own fundraiser events, like dress down jean day, to benefit the Beacon House
Our Stories
"Beacon House is truly a special family, and i remain proud and grateful to be a part of it. We are really excited about SPARK. We know that we can have a meaningful impact -building a bridge between Beacon House and our young professional community while furthering the mission of empowering DC youth."
How can you join?
You can join the SPARK community with a small contribution to the Beacon House and make an impact.
- $50 Membership offers all the essential communications related to the key Beacon House activities.
- $100 Rising Star provides all the benefits of the SPARK membership and one swag item.
- $500 Hall of Fame membership offers the benefits of all previous tiers and the opportunity to be profiled in the media.
Note:
- All SPARK members have the opportunity to serve on the steering committee in roles such as communication officer, membership officer, and social officer.
- As a Risint Star, MVP, and Hall of Fame member, you receive special acknowledgement during the annual meeting at Beacon House.
