BEACON PLACE NEWS
S PRI NGTIME CHANGES AT 
BEACON PLACE!


Spring is always a time of anticipation and change - a shift in seasons, new beginnings, warmer weather, longer days and the joys that summer brings. We are excited to be preparing for our fourth summer of programming at Beacon Place and so we wanted to let you know of some recent changes here.

On March 21 we received the resignation of Barb Karacic. As many of you know, Barb was one of the founding members of Beacon Place and took on the role of Executive Director. Barb has led the organization through three incredible years of growing programs, completing our renovation and seeing the community come together and begin to change.While we are saddened by Barb's resignation, we respect her decision to step down from this role and take time away from Beacon Place. Barb leaves with all of our thanks for the generosity of time and talent she shared with this organization and the families in our community. She will always have a special place in the heart of Beacon Place.

WELCOME NEW  BEACON PLACE STAFF!

Beacon Place is taking exciting new steps this spring with the addition of our first paid part time staff! Welcome to the following new members of the Beacon Place Family:


ROSA VARA: CLIENT DATA COORDINATOR/ COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rosa Vara became involved at Beacon Place in the summer of 2013 when her children convinced her they wanted to get involved in the fun summer program that just opened around the corner from their home.
Rosa will be responsible for all client data management and outreach to the community.

 
 


CAROLYN DUN: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/ FINANCIAL PROCESS COORDINATOR
Carolyn Dun joins Beacon place after an extensive corporate and not for profit career. Most recently she started the Community Purse organization in Lake County. 
Carolyn will be working to recruit and train volunteers for all of the programs and will support the internal financial processing for the organization. 




WENDY FELDHAUS:  SUMMER LUNCH AND BACKPACK PROGRAM MANAGER/ DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
 
Wendy Feldhaus joins Beacon Place with more than 25 years of experience in marketing, business development and program management. She will work to support the Summer Lunch and Backpack Programs while also focusing on marketing and development. 




 
ANNE DUROT: EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
 

Anne joined Beacon Place in 2014 as a summer volunteer and established the first summer tutoring program. She expanded that to year round tutoring in 2015 and will now be responsible for helping to identify and implement educational and enrichment experiences for kids and adults. 
Friends thanking friends....

 
A song of thanks form the Beacon Place Families
One of the children performs a song of thanks from the Beacon Place families.......


Sunday March 13th was a special day for the families and volunteers at Beacon Place! Seventeen of the families from the Beacon Place community hosted a wonderful meal and festive celebration for some of our most dedicated volunteers to thank them for all that Beacon Place has done for their families and their community. Homemade specialties covered the countertops as more than 95 people filled the house with laughter, smiles, and hugs. Several of the kids and parents spoke to the group to share their special thanks - but everyone felt lucky for the gift of friendship that has been formed as we are neighbors working together with love and support. 

GET INVOLVED AT BEACON PLACE!

Looking for  a way to get involved at Beacon Place? We are busy gearing up for summer and there are lots of ways to have fun and help others!  Let us know how you would like to share your time and talents! 

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Beacon Place
603 S. McAlister
Waukegan, IL 60085
224-572-9330