I’m looking forward to seeing you all next week! I’m the Executive Director of the Beacon of Life, a transitional housing unit for women in crisis located in the Sherman Hill area. We are the only structured women’s shelter in Central Iowa.
The Beacon of Life is a long-term transitional facility where up to 34 women receive support in getting their lives on the right path. We have a four phase program including in-house programing. Programming consists of financial literacy, budgeting, healthy relationships, parenting, victim impact, employment readiness, job coaching, empowerment, seeking safety, and also in-house 12 step meetings.
Residents pay reasonable rent, complete household chores, assist with meals, maintain curfews, and often participate in community service. We also have a Graduate program called, Stepping Stones, for the residents who finish our program successfully. Funding comes through grants, corporate and private donations, and fundraising efforts.
Our resale shop – FOUND TREASURES – is located at 132 5th Street in Valley Junction. The proceeds from the shop help provide shelter, food and education for Beacon of Life residents. Store hours and donations information can be found at www.beaconoflifedm.org.
Our next fundraiser, a Quiz Bowl, will be held on Friday May 4th at the Events Center West starting at 5:15. The Quiz Bowl is a team trivia event that consists of nine rounds with nine questions. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places as well as for team spirit, best decorated table and best team name. Registration is now open! So get your team of eight together today! It’s $160 per table or $20 a person.
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I look forward to seeing all of you next week to share our mission at the Beacon! Be sure to RSVP by clicking here!
Keshia Meissner, Director
Beacon of Life Residential Center for Women
(515) 244-4713 ext. 202
