Be Part of the Solution
to End Homelessness
Upcoming Event
27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Blackhawk Country Club
3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison
The Beacon provides a safe shelter for people who are experiencing homelessness 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Beacon homeless day resource center is a public – private partnership working to provide community solutions to help men, women, and children who are experiencing homelessness in Dane County, Wisconsin.
STORIES OF HOPE
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I am proof that if you want something bad enough and work at it, you can get there.
Our Support
We help over 125 individuals a day, 365 days a year.
Basic Needs & Wellness
The Beacon provides a safe shelter for people who are homeless 7 days a week from 8-5. The facility offers the following free services:
- Light breakfast, coffee, daily lunch
- Private showers & restrooms
- Laundry (drop off – same day service)
- Mail Center, phones, copier & fax
- Day storage
- Preventative healthcare
- Private family areas
- Referrals for mental health counseling
- Referrals to case managers
- Transportation between night shelters
Housing & Job Assistance
We offer Housing & Navigation services at The Beacon
- Mail Center
- Access to Phones
- Identification Assistance
- Computer Lab & Classes
Through the services offered at The Beacon by staff and partner agencies, individuals have an opportunity for a better life. We are committed to offering services in an environment where people feel supported and are treated with dignity and respect.
Our Impact
27
AGENCIES
under one roof working together in collaboration to change homelessness in our community.
125
INDIVIDUALS
each day
365 DAYS 8AM-5PM
News from The Beacon
New program director named at The Beacon
MADISON, Wisconsin – Catholic Charities of Madison has announced Fannicia “Nici” Hawkins as the new Program Director of The Beacon, a daytime resource center for
The Beacon marks 5 years of service
By Lindsey Hill Catholic Charities Grants Specialist Catholic Charities of Madison is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of The Beacon this fall. What started
