About Us
The Beacon
What We Do
The Beacon is a homeless day resource center operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison through a public-private partnership. Our purpose is to provide community solutions for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Dane County, Wisconsin.
In 2016, Dane County purchased the former Madison Chamber of Commerce building with plans to transform it into a day resource center for the homeless. Catholic Charities was selected to manage this multi-service center, with funding support from generous donors, Dane County, the City of Madison. This initiative is a unique collaboration that brings together the business, faith, government, nonprofit, and neighborhood sectors, along with local community agencies.
Our Staff
CARLY SOBYE
DIRECTOR OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Fannicia ‘Nici’ Hawkins
Program Director
Alisha Henning
Volunteer Coordinator
Removing Barriers Through Partnerships
Be Part of the Solution to End Homelessness
The Beacon is a comprehensive day resource center for people who are experiencing homelessness in Dane County. We help more than 240 individuals a day, 7 days a week.
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.
Along with our basic needs services, we are a one-stop resource center for individuals to connect with other area social service agencies who partner with us at The Beacon eliminating the barrier of transportation.
Partners of The Beacon
Housing Navigation Services
Housing help for homeless and housing insecure in Dane County.
Porchlight
Porchlight strives to reduce homelessness in Dane County and empower the individuals and families we serve.
Catalyst for Change
Catalyst for Change Offers crisis management, homeless services, and wrap around care in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Just Dane
JustDane helps transform individual lives and social systems to create a just and equitable community.
