ABOUT BEACON CENTER
Beacon Center provides services free of charge to all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and/or elder abuse, including women, men, their children, and all identifying genders without discrimination With the help of the Beacon Center staff, each client is empowered to live an independent, violence-free life.
We offer a variety of services, resources and community support to help protect victims during crisis. These services are available for all trauma victims in our community and include:
24 Hour Crisis Line
Emergency Shelter
Crisis Counseling
Common Sense Parenting
Legal and Medical Advocacy
Education and Outreach
Life Skills Training
Pantry
Beacon Center also houses the Family Visitation Center, a safe, child-friendly environment in which children and families can visit and become reacquainted with one another.
MISSION
To provide hope, safety, and resources by shining our light to illuminate the path for survivors, inspire community engagement, and amplify the voices of all individuals
VISION
A community that supports and empowers survivors through education and advocacy.
SURVIVOR ST
My husband of twenty-two years has been having an affair on and off marriage. This affair was devastating, heartbreaking, and sad, but most of all, what was to come in the years to follow made me question at times my sanity, my value, and my contributions to the family As the affair continued throughout the years, I was told time and time again it did not, and was not, happening He told me that things I read were not real, that things I saw with my own two eyes I did not see. I was at a point where I was so confused. I felt lost, hopeless, and was miserable. I begged to be able to talk to a therapist, but I was told that if I was going to seek help they would kick me out of the family.
There were multiple times in our marriage that I tried to leave, but I kept being drawn in by his lies and manipulation
My breaking point was a four-day period when I couldn’t call or talk to anyone, not even my mom. There was always someone by my side, twenty-four hours a day. When I finally had a few moments to myself I reached out to my mom, who had seen the abuse for years. She called my friend and asked him to help He tried taking me to the hospital, but because I was so afraid of my husband and his career, I would not go I agreed to go to the Beacon Center because it was 100% confidential and would not be reported, therefore not hurting my husband’s career.
When we arrived, I looked at the sign and it said it was for domestic violence and sexual abuse. We walked up to the door and I could not go in I said, “This is not me ” Those things are not happening to me, and I did not want to take resources away from someone who really needed it. After driving away, my friend received a call from the center and they asked to speak to me. I agreed to return to the center and I am so thankful I did. That day changed my life forever.
The counselor spoke to me about gaslighting. As she’s describing it to me, my heart sank. This was what was happening to me all these years She told me about manipulation being a form of emotional and mental abuse I felt relieved that I finally had someone confirm I was not crazy. They offered me counseling, a safe place to stay, and twenty-four-hour access to someone to talk to.
The Beacon Center has helped me to understand that mental and emotional abuse is real. It is harmful Some survive; some do not It does hurt It is dangerous I am so grateful for my family, my friends, and the Beacon Center I am finally starting to be myself again I am in a healthy relationship. I am happy.
- Female, 2020
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES 2024
Annually, Beacon Center hosts Walk A Mile in Her Shoes®, an awareness campaign and international men's march to stop rape, sexual assault & gender violence. On Friday, May 31, 2024, teams throughout the community marched to stand up for victims and survivors.
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BECOMING A SPONSOR
Corporate partners are a vital part of our organization. The generosity of our community ensures that victims and survivors have access to services to help keep them safe while attempting to leave an abusive relationship. Without the Beacon Center, which provides shelter to clients at nocost, the community or clients themselves would have had to provide shelter in order to safely leave their abusive relationship. In 2024, this cost would have totaled approximately $289,700
Each year, Beacon Center engages new and returning sponsors to support our mission and events. Through corporate partnerships, businesses are able to support Beacon Center while gaining access to our sponsorship benefits.
Together, we can promote a positive brand image, increase brand awareness and help you achieve your company’s corporate social responsibility goals. We can also help your business reach a wider audience through event advertising, donation matching and promotional opportunities. Specific benefits awarded by each sponsorship level are outlined on the following page.
Tax Exempt Status: Beacon Center is a 501(c)3 Organization.
2025 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
On May 9, 2025, we will march again to show that we aren’t afraid to stand up for victims and survivors. Sponsorship opportunities for this event are listed below. Additionally, there is the opportunity for one organization to partner as the event’s presenting sponsor, with a contribution of $2,500. Please contact Meaghan Wharton for additional details.
PLATFORM
Includes listing on event signage and shirt
Sponsorship featured on Beacon Center’s Website
Sponsorship highlighted during event
Digital recognition on Facebook and Instagram
Digital recognition on Facebook and Instagram $500-$2,499
Includes listing on event signage and shirt
Sponsorship featured on Beacon Center’s Website, Facebook and Instagram
Sponsorship featured on Beacon Center’s paid advertisements (radio and billboard)
In-event tabling opportunity
BEACON CENTER IMPACT
In 2021, Beacon Center provided 10,521 services to 676 individuals and shelter to 91 victims for a total of 1,706 days.
In 2022, Beacon Center provided 6,097 services to 503 individuals and shelter to 96 victims for a total of 2,521 days.
In 2023, Beacon Center provided 5,411 services to 415 individuals and shelter to 91 victims for a total of 4,083 days.
In 2024, Beacon Center provided 5,707 services to 328 individuals and shelter to 115 victims for a total of 5,524 days.
