October 2024 news from Beacon
“You should see these homes yourself.” — A Hopkins faith leader reflects on Vista 44 family supportive housing
As a neighbor of Vista 44 in Hopkins, Deacon Francis Tangney from St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church watched Beacon’s family-supportive housing get built from the ground up.
As an early supporter of these new homes, Deacon Francis helped pave the way for Vista 44 by attending land use meetings, advocating for these homes to his neighbors, and donating supplies to future residents.
Read more about Deacon Francis’ experience with Vista 44 and learn how you can help make home possible by visiting our blog.
Beacon community celebrates grand opening of Vista 44 family supportive housing
On September 12, the Beacon community celebrated the grand opening of Vista 44 alongside many of the building’s new residents and Hopkins neighbors. Local officials, including Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon, joined Beacon CEO Chris LaTondresse at the podium to commemorate the event.
Vista 44 offers safe, stable, affordable housing for families exiting homelessness, experiencing housing instability, living with disabilities, or reunifying after separation. Individualized, onsite services at Vista 44 help increase family stability, access to healthcare and social services, and academic support.
You can help sustain the homes, families, and essential services at Vista 44 by donating today at beaconinterfaith.org/donate.
Beacon community members engage new supporters at Light the Way Home
When it comes to stopping homelessness in its tracks and helping families and individuals thrive long-term, permanent supportive housing is the most effective tool we have.
On Monday, September 30, nearly 500 individuals—long-time Beacon supporters and new community members alike—gathered to strengthen Beacon’s ability to sustain and expand affordable, supportive housing in Minnesota.
Regardless of whether you attended the event, we invite you to share in the hope and mission of Light the Way Home in three ways:
1. Experience the powerful stories residents shared in this video created for Light the Way Home.
2. Share the video above with friends or your social media network.
3. Donate in honor of Light the Way Home so that we can continue to provide safe, affordable, supportive housing to families and individuals throughout the Twin Cities metro.
Thank you for helping us Light the Way Home!
Emerson Village update + how to support families moving in
In about a month, families will begin moving into Beacon’s newest family supportive housing—Emerson Village in North Minneapolis!
As move-in day approaches, we’re asking the Beacon community to donate household supplies to families as they transition to their new homes!
You can view a full list of items and sign up for a slot using our SignUpGenius link.
Contact Harrison Bullard at hbullard@beaconinterfaith.org or visit this page for more information or to get involved.
Beacon resident reflects on how new homes will impact the families of Emerson Village
Emerson Village—our newest apartment homes—will soon open in Minneapolis.
The land being developed to provide permanent supportive housing for 40 families once served as a shelter. It’s where Jessica and her sons first met Beacon before moving into their own Beacon home.
Having called a Beacon apartment “home” for almost a decade, Jessica knows how homes like Emerson Village can help transform lives.
Discover more about Jessica’s experience by visiting our blog.
Featured event: Give to the Max Day (November 21)
While it’s still a way off, we want to put Give to the Max Day 2024 on your radar because it allows you to stretch your gift to Beacon even further.
You can double your donation by donating directly to Beacon between now and November 21, 2024—Give to the Max Day.
By making a gift to Beacon, you help create new affordable homes, invest in residents through supportive services, and advance policy solutions to ensure all people have a home.
Early gifts are welcome, and you can donate today by clicking here.
If you want your gift doubled, please put Give to the Max Day in the comments section on Beacon’s online donation form.
Thank you for your generous support!
Other upcoming events
Aragon Land Use Hearing on September 4 at 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
Beacon 101 on October 9 at 4:30 p.m. (virtual)
Beacon 101 on October 16 at 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
Building Home: What it Takes on October 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Building tour: Cranberry Ridge on October 23 at 1 p.m.
