Beacons, Inc., known for its waitlist-only innovative instructional workshops and social opportunities, was founded by 5 moms to provide rich lifelong learning opportunities for their family members and their fellow community members growing from 19 trainees to hundreds in five years.
CARLSBAD, CA, November 17, 2023 – After only 5 years, Beacons, Inc. celebrates its growth from 1,500 sf to 14,400 sf with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 am on Friday, November 17, 2023. Beacons started with 19 people in November of 2018 and now serves hundreds a year.
The facility is close to three times the size of the previous space (with over 14,000 sq ft) and will be home to the non-profit’s growing programming including a (2,400+ sq ft) multi-use space that can be used for entrepreneurial marketplaces, performing arts and social recreational events. The 2023 expansion marks Beacons’ third expansion since opening in November 2018 to reduce program waitlists. Today will also showcase Beacons entrepreneurs and their microenterprises.
About Beacons, Inc. (Beacon North County)
Beacons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit that supports adults with diverse intellectual abilities in the areas of life planning and vocational training as well as social recreational activities. North County is home to approximately 13,000 individuals with disabilities, including over 6,500 with development and/or intellectual disabilities. In August 2022, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors proclaimed August 30th “Beacons North County Day,” in recognition of its “outstanding” work.
Beacons was founded by parents committed to providing more adult options in North County, which has historically had fewer options than the southern part of the county to meet the needs of its residents with developmental disabilities.
Website: BeaconsNorthCounty.com
Business Address: 2245 Camino Vida Roble Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Empowering Adults with Diverse Intellectual Abilities in North County
