Beacon Place

Beacon Place Beacon Place is a community center in Waukegan, IL that delivers programs to children and families.

Beacon Place is a community center in southeast Waukegan with programs for kids and adults that allow them to see a path toward their own brighter tomorrow by building the life skills they need, to achieve the dreams that they want. Established in the fall of 2012 by a group of dedicated and inspired individuals who recognized a significant need in southeast Waukegan and decided to do something ab

out it. In the spring of 2013, the founders of Beacon Place acquired an abandoned home at 603 McAlister in Waukegan that they envisioned would become a beacon to the neighbors, becoming a local community center that would deliver programs focused on food and nutrition, overall health, academic support and life skill development. With the belief in the power of neighbors helping neighbors, these volunteers listened closely to the needs of the families in their community and brought them programs and support that have allowed the people of the community to see a path to new opportunities in their lives.

08/21/2026

and MAJOR UPDATE!

This event is now FREE to attend! Pre-Register to ensure entry - space is limited.
NEXT Friday, August 28 at 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood.

Live music by Liam Sheridan , Round on the Road with Maura Streppa, Griffin & Kate Snow, and Wht.Rbbt.Obj.

We'll start the night with a line dancing lesson and close it out with one winner of a Custom Song by Maura Streppa!

RSVP at beacon-place.org/concert.

08/21/2026

Celebrate music and community with Friday, Aug 28.

- artists, families, initiatives, and more!

SAVE THE DATE! Registration for Beacon Place programming opens soon! All parents must complete the required Parent Unive...
08/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Registration for Beacon Place programming opens soon!
All parents must complete the required Parent University session before their children can join.

NEW Families: Wed, Sept. 2, 5:30-6:30pm
Returning Families: Sept. 3, 5:30-6:30pm OR Sept. 5, 10:30-11:30am

Programs officially start on September 21. Secure your spot and get ready for a great season!

Contact Crystal at [email protected] for more information.

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¡RESERVA LA FECHA!

¡Próximamente se abrirán las inscripciones para los programas de Beacon Place!

Todos los padres deben completar la sesión obligatoria de la Universidad para Padres antes de que sus hijos puedan participar.

Familias nuevas: Miércoles, 2 de septiembre, de 17:30 a 18:30 h.
Familias que regresan: 3 de septiembre, de 17:30 a 18:30 h o 5 de septiembre, de 10:30 a 11:30 h.

Los programas comienzan oficialmente el 21 de septiembre. ¡Reserva tu lugar y prepárate para una gran temporada!

Para más información, contacta a Crystal en [email protected].

08/19/2026

Take it - take this chance to see .rbbt.obj live at 28 Mile Distilling Co.

Join us on Thursday, August 28, 2026 for an unforgettable night of live music featuring wht.rbbt.obj, Liam Sheridan, and Round on the Road!

100% of proceeds support Beacon Place and their year-round free programs for children and families in Waukegan. Come for the music, stay for the mission.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2026
Time: VIP at 6:00 PM / General Entry at 7:00pm
Location: 28 Mile Distilling Company (454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL)
Tickets: Linktree in Bio

Can't make it to Soundtrack for Success with our star-studded line-up? Get your raffle tickets instead for the chance to...
08/18/2026

Can't make it to Soundtrack for Success with our star-studded line-up?

Get your raffle tickets instead for the chance to go to Nashville! (Or Charleston, if you're not into the music scene.)

Tickets available at https://e.givesmart.com/events/PAc/i/_All/An6m/?search= and don't worry, you don't have to be present to win.

Dust off your boots and get ready to kick up some dust (in a classy manner of course!) We are kicking off Soundtracks fo...
08/17/2026

Dust off your boots and get ready to kick up some dust (in a classy manner of course!) We are kicking off Soundtracks for Success with a live Line Dancing Lesson to start the fun!

Whether you are a seasoned pro or have two left feet, come learn the steps, grab a drink, and dance the night away on Aug. 28 at 28 Mile Distilling Co.

Your ticket gets you all inclusive access to see Liam Sheridan , Round on the Road with Maura Streppa, Carlyle Griffin, and Julia Kate Snow Music, and wht.rbbt.obj all to directly support Beacon Place , so you can have fun while giving back!

Grab your tickets at https://BPConcert2026.givesmart.com today and support our families for generations!

08/15/2026
Thank you to for making our last day of summer programming so special! This partnership has grown along with our studen...
08/08/2026

Thank you to for making our last day of summer programming so special! This partnership has grown along with our students for 13 YEARS and is the perfect example of how strategy and compassion can serve all involved.

We are grateful for you all and can't wait for Trustmark Day 2027!

Address

603 S McAlister Avenue
Waukegan, IL
60085

Telephone

+18474975787

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