community partners
Beacon is embraced within its community with a compassionate and generous spirit. These passionate people ignite the opportunity for Beacon staff to provide wraparound supportive services to our families. These individuals are truly a gift of hope who make a difference in all our lives. Their belief in our commitment is expressed through their time, talent, and
treasure.
BEVERLY'S PANTRY – Kitchen time is quality time on many different levels
for Beacon students. Some live in shelters; some prepare meals
for younger siblings. Thanks to Beverly's Pantry, and it's
owner Shirley Makinney (far left in photo), elementary students
learn to cook and then have lunch together. They make enough
food to take home and share with their families. This group
of students said that pizza, Mexican food, and chicken nuggets
are favorites. They are compiling a cookbook.
THE
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL – "We
have enjoyed bringing medical servies to the children of
Beacon Therapeutic school; it is very satisfying to be able
to help these children." – Dr. Icy Cade-Bell
