BEAM's mission is to keep families in their homes and to help them become self-sufficient.

Back to School with BEAM 2010

August 14, 2010, SATURDAY, IS THE DATE!

BEACH United Methodist Church is the place

for our 17th Annual

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BEAM!

BEAM, with your support, helps Beaches children get ready to go back to school with dignity and pride. Each child will receive a NEW backpack, NEW school supplies, NEW underwear and socks, their choice of gently used clothing, gently used books, haircuts, and much more.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BEAM’S Dental Van Program, “PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD,” has already seen hundreds of children for dental checkups and fillings during the summer.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Donate:

  • Dollars to purchase underwear, socks, school supplies, backpacks, dental care and dental supplies. Checks may be mailed to BEAM, 850 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 400, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (please mark check as “Back to School” OR you can donate online here [Click here to donate]
  • Gently used clothing for children ages Pre-K through High School
  • Gently used books
  • New underwear, new socks for ages Pre-K through High School
  • New school supplies [Click here for list]
  • New toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
  • New backpacks
  • Or Volunteer [Click here for the application]

Checks, clothing, school supplies, etc. can be dropped off at any of the following locations now through AUGUST 12:

  • BEAM
    850 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 400, Jacksonville Beach
    (corner of 9th Street and 6th Avenue South)
    (904)249-2600
    Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 9-4 and Wednesday/Friday 9-1
  • Berry & Company Real Estate
    330 A1A, Ponte Vedra Beach
    (904)273-4800, Monday - Friday 10-5
  • Beth- El, The Beaches Synagogue
    288 North Roscoe Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach
    (904)273-9100, Monday - Thursday 9-4
  • Christ Episcopal Church
    400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach
    Monday-Friday 8-4
  • Community Presbyterian Church
    150 Sherry Dr., Atlantic Beach
    (904)249-8698, Monday - Friday 9-4
  • Healthy Eye Family Vision Center
    880 A1A North, Suite 13, Ponte Vedra Beach
    (904)686-1386, Monday - Friday 10-6:30
  • Palms Presbyterian Church
    3410 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach
    (904)246-6427, Monday - Friday 9-5
  • Prosperity Bank
    3293 Hodges Blvd. (corner of Beach & Hodges),Jacksonville
    (904)2234201, Monday - Friday 9-4, Sat 9-Noon
  • St. Paul's Catholic Church
    224 5th St N, Jacksonville Beach
    (904)249-2600, Monday - Friday 8-5


BEAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE BEACHES!!

BEAM in the news

BEAM, or Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, was founded in 1985 by area churches to help folks in need of the basic necessities of life.

The beaches communities—Mayport/Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Ponte Vedra—are unique in metropolitan Jacksonville/Duval County. This area is a lot like a small town. Neighbors know and help neighbors, and the community takes care of its own.

As a result of this support, BEAM is able to offer one stop shopping for social services. Churches, clubs, schools, businesses and individuals donate food, dollars, and volunteer support to BEAM every year.

Do you need help for your family? Click here.

Would you like to volunteer? Click here.

Would you like to donate? Click here.

Do you have questions about BEAM? Click here.