This workshop links the hosting experience to faith values. You will reflect on your own identities, assumptions, and implicit biases and develop skills to create an inclusive and equitable environment for families.
Covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers including why families are homeless, what to expect from the families being hosted, roles of volunteers, and the support Beacon's shelter staff provides. For new and experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending once every two-to-three years to stay up to date on the program. […]
Covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers, including why families are homeless, what to expect from the families being hosted, roles of volunteers, and the support Beacon's shelter staff provides. For new and experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending once every two to three years to stay up to date on […]
An introduction to Beacon’s work to develop affordable homes. Explore the reasons homelessness exists, learn about the buckets of funding needed to create affordable homes, the housing development cycle and why we can’t build our way out of the problem of homelessness. For donors, members of Beacon congregations and members of prospective congregations. Dinner included. […]
This new workshop links the hosting experience to faith values. Participants will reflect on often-hidden aspects of culture and assumptions, and develop a deeper understanding of how to create an environment where families are welcomed and valued. For experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending Hosting Basics first and having had the experience […]
To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational […]
Stories inspire, build relationships, and move people to action. We know this from the stories of the families who are served by our shelter program or the people who live in our buildings. But stories of struggle aren't limited to others. It's important we listen to each other. Learn how to tell your personal stories, […]
Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change. Relationships are the building blocks to our collective power. Connecting with new leaders is essential, whether you’re hosting Families Moving Forward, […]
An introduction to Beacon’s work to develop affordable homes. Explore the reasons homelessness exists, learn about the buckets of funding needed to create affordable homes, the housing development cycle and […]
Hosting Basics covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers to know before any hosting experience begins: why families are homeless, what to expect from the families being hosted, roles of volunteers, and the support Beacon’s FMF staff provides. For new and experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending once every two to […]