BEAM
When simple needs are met, individuals have the opportunity to feel safe and supported. Simple needs are food, housing, clothing.
BEAM or Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry is a local non-profit that serves Jacksonville’s beaches communities. The non-profit relies heavily on community support to assist neighbors in times of need.
BEAM helps our neighbors during times of crisis remain in their homes as well as providing access to a nutritious food pantry. Furthermore, the organization assist clients with targeting specific action plans through their life storm.
Over the years, my movement classes have contributed to canned food drives to stock BEAM’s pantry. We have held workshop fundraisers and donated goods to BEAM’s thrift stores.
Many who attend classes with me support BEAM in other ways, as well. As a community, we remain committed to this local non-profit that profoundly impacts our neighbors.
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