I've recently been appointed to the Beacon of Life Board of Directors (thank you, Jill!) and am looking forward to helping this organization thrive in anyway I can...let's be honest, that way is going to mostly be by balancing spreadsheets and doing all I can with my calculator.
The Beacon of Life is a transitional housing facility in Des Moines that serves women who are homeless. But it’s so much more than a place to rest their heads. It’s a fresh start. It’s a support network. It’s a resource for how to take that next right step. Our women come to the Beacon of Life for many reasons and each has their own unique list of obstacles to overcome and their own goals to reach. That’s why the Beacon of Life is so successful at what it does; we meet our women where they’re at and help them get where they want to go. With lots of structure and accountability, but without judgement, we help our women on their path to self-sufficiency.
I serve on the board at the Beacon of Life because I believe in the power of helping people and I believe in the power of women. I’m involved with the Beacon of Life because they don’t believe in quick fixes – our women can live at the Beacon of Life for up to two years. I believe in the Beacon of Life because it takes a holistic approach to healing and support, not just providing housing but giving resources for mental health and substance abuse issues; assisting with employment and budgeting; and being a place where love and support is offered constantly and consistently.
Please take a second to check out Beacon of Life's website to see all of the great work they are doing. https://beaconoflifedm.org/
If you have some pennies to spare, I'd love for you to donate to help Beacon of Life serve even more women in the metro.