For almost 40 years, Beacon of Life has been a guiding light for women in our community experiencing homelessness due to trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence and incarceration. Our program isn’t just about finding a job or having a place to live — it’s about repairing broken relationships, building new ones, creating boundaries and strengthening the mind, body and spirit.
Beacon of Life, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is the only shelter in Central Iowa that provides transitional housing with supportive services in a structured environment exclusive to single women. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our safe and secure facility is fully equipped with a pantry, kitchen, laundry room, activity room and around-the-clock staff for 34 women.
Every year, our amazing Board of Directors participates in a fundraising effort called the Board Appeal. You can help us reach our $11,000 funding goal by donating on behalf of one of our Directors. Any amount helps but here's a few suggestions:
$17- Will provide up to ten bus rides for a resident
$35- Will sponsor a resident for a day
$50- Will provide mental health programming for a resident
$75- Will sponsor therapy services for a resident
$245- Will sponsor a resident for one week