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Open Doors, Every Day
Inside The Beacon Day Shelter and Resource Center, Where Madison’s Homeless Neighbors Find Welcome At 8:00 every morning, the lights come on at The Beacon
In Memorium – Ron Luskin 1953-2025
It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude that we reflect on Ron Luskin’s impact in our community — and at The Beacon. As one
Community De-escalation Training: Building Safety, Confidence, and Compassion Together
The Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center is partnering with Capital Neighborhoods Inc. to host a special Community De-escalation Training, designed to strengthen the tools, confidence,
Beacon 2024 Report: A lifeline amid growing homelessness
As winter tightens its grip on the Madison area, the need for compassionate, community-driven support for those experiencing homelessness remains a priority. The Beacon stands
The Beacon keeps shining through storm, bitter cold
Since its inception, The Beacon has enjoyed strong community support and a network of helpful and engaged partners. This was never more important or evident
Housing Navigation transitioning to Urban Triage in January
Beginning in January 2024, Housing Navigation Services will transition from Catholic Charities to a new agency provider, Urban Triage. Urban Triage will begin providing housing
At The Beacon, health advice is a call away
Earlier this year, Catholic Charities of Madison partnered with Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) to install Nurse Disrupted at The Beacon as part of CCUSA’s focus
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
The Beacon closed on Saturday, July 16
Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Beacon will be closed on Saturday, July 16. Here are other resources in the community that can help. The bus to the Porchlight shelter will still drop off and pick up at The Beacon.