Beacon of Hope Family Care Center is a ministry of First Baptist Church, committed to meeting the spiritual and physical needs of families. The center offers peer counseling, Bible studies, workshops on family and parenting topics, a food pantry, new and used clothing, baby equipment, and new and used household items.
Programs and Services:
- One-to-one relationships with volunteer advisors. (Beacon of Hope is staffed by volunteers. These volunteers are not trained as professional counselors nor are they licensed by the State)
- Opportunities for spiritual growth
- A library with books, DVDs, CDs, and pamphlets on parenting, marriage, spiritual growth, personal growth, money and home management
- Wednesday night Women's Bible Study (during the Awana year)
- Workshops on family and parenting topics
- Referrals to First Baptist pastors for free counseling, community helping programs, or professional service providers
- Free pregnancy tests
(Beacon of Hope does not refer clients for abortions) - Opportunities to purchase new items through the Learn & Earn program
Learn & Earn Program:
Beacon's "Learn & Earn" program allows participants to "earn" credits toward the purchase of new items. Credit can be earned by engaging in a variety of activities including Bible study, church attendance, reading books or pamphlets, watching DVDs, keeping children's immunizations up-to-date, working towards degree completion and employment.
Material Assistance:
- New & used maternity clothes
- New & used children's clothes newborn to size 8
- New & used baby equipment
- Diapers and other baby care products
- Food
- Household items
- Laundry Basket Ministry to expectant moms
- Used Furniture and Appliances
Hours:
1st Tuesday of the Month: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
All other Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:00 PM
(By Appointment Only)
For More Information Contact:
Phone Number: (989) 224-0328, Karen Leif, Director (517) 331-3129
Call Toll Free - (866) 604-6447
Address: 503 E. Buchanan St., St. Johns, MI 48879
