B.E.A.C.O.N.
Belleville Ecumenical Area Caring for Our Neighbors

Our Mission

The Mission of BEACON is to connect people in need to services and resources; to assist in building relationships that will lead people to communities of faith; and to partner with churches in addressing the deeper issues that contribute to poverty and hopelessness.

Our Vision

BEACON will transform lives and communities in response to Jesus’ call to serve the least among us. In carrying out its Mission, BEACON will honor and foster volunteer action, unconditional acceptance of all persons, interdependence, respect for all religious traditions, and a core belief that all individuals have the capacity to change and grow in personal maturity and independence.

Contact Us

BEACON of Belleville
P.O. Box 23468
Belleville, IL 62223

Client line: 618-222-8842
Business/church: 618-222-8942
FAX: 618-222-8948

beaconbellv@peaknet.net

Upcoming Events

October 11: Metro-East Community Charity Auction

October 25: Applees breakfast fundraiser

How we handle referrals to BEACON:

BEACON intake volunteers, working under the direction of the Clearinghouse Director, take and process applications for assistance. They contact church volunteers to make arrangements for some of the services, such as transportation and home repair. Other requests for assistance are verified with different sources (often by church volunteers) and passed on to partner churches or appropriate agencies. Clients with financial needs are encouraged to find their own sources of help based on the referrals we give them and to report back to us on the success of these requests. Follow-up calls are made to clients who don't report back on their own.