Who We Are
Initiated in 1974 by a small group of volunteers, Beacon started as the Citizens’ Advisory Committee with the mission to address social issues in Saanich Peninsula communities. Throughout the years, we have created a network that promotes the well-being of individuals and families with compassion and support.
Our 2023 Impact
118
Adults and youth found work through employment services
346
Children registered in our licensed childcare programs
17,740
Meals served by the SHOAL Centre’s More Than Meals
How You Can Help
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteering with Beacon fosters community, empathy and growth. It enriches many lives, creates connections and addresses societal needs, embodying the spirit of compassion and service.
Ways to Give
Donating to Beacon cultivates generosity, supports our programs and services and empowers change. It uplifts communities, provides essential resources and promotes a sense of collective responsibility.
Thrift Store Donations
Giving to a Beacon Thrift Shop aids our local programs, assists individuals in need and promotes community well-being. It’s sustainable and impactful, and it fosters social support.
I could never articulate how much I appreciate what Beacon has given me and the positive and at times, desperately needed service. Thank you so much for all of your time and help. It really makes a world of difference!”
Client, Out of the Rain Youth Shelter
Land Acknowledgement
Beacon Community Services respectfully acknowledges that we live, work and serve on the traditional and unceded territories of many Indigenous Nations, including the W̱SÁNEĆ people and the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Beacon Community Services’ longstanding commitment to those we serve, including our staff and volunteers, is to work in partnership with Indigenous peoples and cultures to better understand how we can strengthen relationships and move forward together with care, love and respect.
