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BEAM has always made it a priority to provide healthy options and easy access to fresh produce and lean protein through our food assistance programs. Demand for food assistance did not abate post-pandemic. BEAM has increased access by adding mobile pantry opportunities and increasing availability......

BEAM has teamed up with Humana to provide over 80 seniors in the Beaches area with emergency supplies and food in preparation for hurricane season. The hurricane kits contain a 5-day supply of nonperishable food items for each family member, 9 bottles of water, a first-aid......

We are getting ready to prepare our neighborhood fruit and vegetable garden, Grace Garden, for its “season of rest”.  We are looking for teenage volunteers on July 5, 7, 10, 12, and 14 from 9 am to 1 pm to help with the project. Grace Garden......

We are excited to announce that this month marks the 38th anniversary of our service to the community. BEAM was founded in 1985 by representatives of local churches to provide emergency assistance and offer a path to economic stability for the residents of the Beaches......

Erin, a member of Cohort 11, is now a Homeowner! Erin owns her own business and works as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She completed the Beaches Habitat program and received her keys at a lovely ceremony this past weekend. Shown here are Erin and her......

Lori Richards, who has served as Executive Director of BEAM since 2017, has announced her plan to retire at the end of 2023. Under her leadership, we have expanded services in the Mayport area, added Senior Case Management services, and weathered the pandemic with increased......

Recent data from the US Census Bureau shows that there is an increasing number of older individuals living below the poverty line. As a result, Shantella Gamble, Beam Senior Services Case Manager, is continually exploring innovative ways to support seniors in the Beaches community who......

Nearly 100 incredible volunteers joined our staff this month to give back to our community. From food drives to fundraising events, our volunteers offer their time and talents in every aspect of all that BEAM does. We’re so grateful for their support! Thank you for......

Our Single Parent Program had their first in-person meeting at Carver Community Center on February 9th.  Our case manager Val and Roberta invited all of the participating parents to join them on planning their Vision Board for 2023.  We had 20 parents and 60 kids......