The Beacon of Life
A Residential Center for Women
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History:
Since 1980, the Beacon has provided a haven from Des Moines streets for
homeless women. It is the only shelter in central Iowa that provides
transitional housing with supportive services in a structured environment,
exclusively for single women who are homeless. The Beacon Board of Directors
incorporated in 1985. In 1996, Beacon's leadership seized the opportunity to
purchase a building in western downtown Des Moines on the corner of Woodland
Avenue and 18th Street. This permanent site has recently been expanded,
renovated and transformed into a 34-bed wheel-chair accessible facility
that provides services and transitional shelter for homeless women 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
Mission
Statement :
The Beacon of Life is a long term transitional housing
facility with a 34 woman capacity. We strive to give women the strength and
skills they need to live independently.
The Beacon of
Life
A Residential Center for Women
1717
Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Tel:
515-244-4713 Fax: 515-244-4724