Sep 28, 2023
Q3 Beacons Updates & News!
Dear Beacons Community: A lot is going on so I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our Board, our Executive Director Kim Kopp,...
Jun 4, 2023
Beacons welcomes local educational leader Kimberleigh Kopp, M.A.Ed. as new Executive Director
Contact Melanie Landers 858.722.6903 mlanders@beaconsnorthcounty.com CARLSBAD, CA - Beacons announced June 1, 2023, that Kimberleigh Kopp...
Apr 7, 2023
Upcoming Events for Beacons, Inc. (BeaconsNorthCounty.com)
Carlsbad, CA - As families, trainees and staff will tell you, there's never a dull moment at Beacons! Read on for some highlights:...
Dec 9, 2022
Explorers to host the last Beacons "Maker's Market" and Coffee Cart event of 2022 on December 16!
Carlsbad, December 16, 2022 - Looking for affordable stocking stuffers or gifts? The Explorer division of Beacons, Inc. will host a...
Nov 10, 2022
Beacons 11/12/22 fundraiser expected to put the fun in fundraiser!
Get ready everyone! The Beacons team has worked hard to put together a fun family night this weekend! Get ready to eat, meet and dance...
Oct 19, 2022
Beacons continues to lead the charge in employment and self-determination.
Carlsbad, CA - Beacons, Inc. - known for its innovative postsecondary approaches through vocational workshops, social recreational...
Oct 4, 2022
County Board of Supervisors approves funding to help Beacons provide transportation!
Beacons is excited to share that at the recent September Board meeting the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved funding to help...
Sep 22, 2022
Planning underway for the annual Beacons fundraiser on November 12th!
Every fall Beacons brings together families and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and raise funds for future programs...
Aug 29, 2022
County Board of Supervisors issues proclamation honoring Beacons, Inc.
In recognition of Beacons, Inc. and its contributions, on August 30, 2022 Supervisors Jim Desmond (District 5) and Terra Lawson-Remer...
Aug 21, 2022
Beacons family get together at Seaside Beach, Saturday, August 27, 4 - 6 pm
The month of August is a big month for Beacons! Beacons celebrates the return of both the Explorer and PathFinder vocational divisions...
Jul 7, 2022
Beacons is "kindness certified" by Kids for Peace nonprofit.
On July 6th, 2022, the international Kids for Peace organization recognized Beacons, Inc. as a "kindness certified" nonprofit partner....
Jun 30, 2022
Lots coming in July! Summer workshops, PathFinder and Project Inspire!
Carlsbad, CA - As the spring sessions of PathFinder and Explorer come to a close, our Beacons team is busy gearing up for July! The...
Jun 30, 2022
Beacons selected as one of four organizations for Project Inspire grant.
Beacons is pleased to announce its selection as one of four organizations in San Diego County selected by the San Diego Workforce...
May 4, 2022
Beacons to host its first 2022 "Open House" on May 13, 2022, 12 - 2 pm.
Carlsbad-based Beacons, Inc. will host its first Open House for 2022 on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 12 - 2 pm to share information about...
May 1, 2022
Application for Beacons summer workshops is now open!
May 1, 2022 - The online application for PathFinder's summer workshops is now open for sign-ups! Beacons offers 16 workshops during the...
Apr 28, 2022
New Explorer vocational training option almost filled, and off to a great start!
April 1, 2022, Beacons expanded its successful PathFinder program by adding the Explorer division to provide vocational training...
Apr 23, 2022
LIFT improvements urged by Beacons self-advocates.
Self-advocates Kevin Bath, Thomas Miller and Lisa Rowland-Goldman were tired of the problems they experienced with the LIFT paratransit...
Apr 22, 2022
Making dreams a reality for a Beacons PathFinder artist
PathFinder Director Tyler Hershey and Creative Design instructor Courtney Smith support artist Joe Kellett at North County Address.
Apr 13, 2022
Beacons named as a "Nonprofit of the Year" finalist, second year in a row.
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for its Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction" Awards ("CBAD" awards),...
Apr 5, 2022
Beacons adds PathFinder Explorer to increase access to post-secondary vocational training
The State of California's Employment First Policy makes employment of individuals with developmental disabilities one of the state's...