September 16, 2026 – 15 Days of the Last Quarter | Day 1 Dinner is served! As we wrap up the 3rd quarter of 2026, I would like to share a few highlights and moments of gratitude from the quarter. This meal at Beacon House was provided by United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. Meals are one of those everyday things that can be easy to overlook, but at Beacon House, they are an important part of how our community supports families. When a community partner provides dinner, they're doing more than putting food on the table. They're giving a parent one less thing to plan for, purchase, prepare, and clean up after that evening. When a family is already navigating housing, employment, childcare, transportation, school schedules, and all the other pieces that come with working toward stability, one less thing matters. Thank you, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, for showing up for families at Beacon House. United Way Greater Chippewa Valley #15DaysOfQ3 #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse #communitysupport

September 16, 2026 – Everyday Essentials 🧴 Personal care items are some of the everyday essentials families use throughout their stay at Beacon House. We’re currently refreshing our supplies and could use a few items that go quickly: 🫧 Conditioner 👶 Baby Shampoo 🛁 Baby Wash 🧴 Deodorant 🧴 Lotion If you’re already picking up household or personal care items and would like to include something for Beacon House, these are some of the items that would be especially helpful right now. You can also shop our Amazon Wishlist and have items shipped directly to Beacon House: https://a.co/009mV74w Thank you for helping us keep these everyday essentials available for the families staying with us!

September 9, 2026 – Fresh, Clean & Ready for What’s Next Keeping up with laundry is part of everyday life at Beacon House, and our laundry supplies get plenty of use! We’re currently refreshing our supply and could use a few of the items we go through most often: 🧺 Laundry Detergent ✨ Dryer Sheets 🫧 Fabric Softener 👕 Stain Remover If you’re already making a household essentials run and would like to include something for Beacon House, these are some of the items that are especially useful right now. You can also find these items on our Amazon Wishlist, where purchases can be shipped directly to Beacon House: https://a.co/03IktQZi Thank you for helping us keep the little everyday necessities available for the families staying with us!

September 2, 2026 – Right now, Beacon House is experiencing a high need for cleaning supplies. These everyday essentials are used constantly by the families staying with us to keep their shared and personal spaces clean, healthy, and comfortable. Our most urgent needs right now are: 🧴 Cleaning Spray 🫧 Disinfecting Wipes 🧼 Bleach These may seem like small items, but they make a big difference for the families we serve. If you’re able to help, we would greatly appreciate a donation of any of these much-needed supplies. You can make giving easy by shopping our Amazon Wishlist. Donations are shipped directly to Beacon House and put to use right away: https://a.co/0bZfq2na Thank you for helping us keep Beacon House stocked with the everyday essentials our families need. Your generosity truly makes a difference!

August 26, 2026 – Small Items. Big Impact. The little things often make the biggest difference. Every day, the families staying at Beacon House use household essentials to keep their living spaces clean, healthy, and comfortable. As our shelves empty quickly, we're asking for your help to replenish them. Our greatest needs are: 🧺 Garbage Bags 🧴 Laundry Detergent 🧼 Disinfectant Spray 🫧 Bleach We're also in need of: • Conditioner • Hand Soap • Window Cleaner • Floor Cleaner You can make giving easy by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. Donations are shipped directly to Beacon House and put to use right away: https://a.co/0dPksKF8 Your generosity helps ensure families have the essentials they need while they work toward stable housing and a brighter future. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our families!

August 24, 2026 – Every Helping Hand Matters It takes a community to help families move from homelessness to stability. At Beacon House, that community is made up of people like you—volunteers, meal providers, donors, churches, businesses, and community partners who show up in meaningful ways every day. Whether you're serving dinner, organizing a donation drive, or giving financially, your support creates opportunities for families to rebuild their lives. There's a place for everyone to make a difference. Learn more about getting involved: https://familypromisecv.org/volunteer Together, we're building stronger families and a stronger community. #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse

August 20, 2026 – Memories from Hike for the Homeless 2026 Tuesday was about so much more than taking a walk. It was about community. It was seeing our community partners, the people and organizations we work alongside throughout the year, come out and support Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley - Beacon House It was seeing friends and neighbors show up. It was seeing kids proudly wearing their Hike shirts, people bringing their dogs along, and generations of our community walking together. These are some of my favorite pictures because they capture what Hike for the Homeless is really about. Family homelessness isn't something one organization can solve alone. It takes agencies working together. It takes businesses and volunteers. It takes donors and supporters. And it takes a community that believes every family deserves a safe place to call home. Tuesday night, we got to see all of those pieces come together. This is community. And this is what it looks like when we show up for one another. Thank you for being part of Hike for the Homeless 2026. Look out for Save the Date for Hike 2027 - Thank You Eau Claire, Thank you Chippewa Valley #HikeForTheHomeless2026 #FamilyPromiseChippewaValley #Community #StrongerTogether #EndFamilyHomelessness

August 19, 2026 – ☀️ Help Keep Families Safe This Summer! ☀️ Your support helps families staying at Beacon House feel safe, comfortable, and cared for during the summer months. As temperatures rise and families spend more time outdoors, we are looking for essential summer and first-aid items to help keep everyone healthy and prepared. Our Most Urgent Needs Include: 🧴 Aloe Vera ☀️ Sunscreen 🦟 Bug Spray 🩹 Band-Aids 💊 Antibiotic Ointment 🌡️ Thermometers ❄️ Cold Packs 🫧 Bleach Every donation helps provide families with the basic supplies they need while they focus on creating stability and building a brighter future. If you'd like to help, you can purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist, and they will be shipped straight to our shelter: 🔗 https://a.co/05h2ybpN Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming place where families can feel supported, cared for, and ready to enjoy the summer months.

August 18, 2026 – 🎉 TODAY IS THE BIG DAY! 🎉 The 23rd Annual Hike for the Homeless is happening TODAY! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Join us at River Prairie Park in Altoona as we come together to raise awareness and support local families experiencing homelessness. ❤️ 🎯 Our goal: 350 walkers! 📍 River Prairie Park | Altoona, WI ⏰ Registration starts at 5 PM Grab your friends, family, and coworkers and come be part of this incredible community event! 👉 Register today: www.familypromisecv.org/hike-for-the-homeless We’ll see you at the Hike! 💜 #HikeForTheHomeless #ChippewaValley #EndHomelessness #FamilyPromise #350Walkers

August 17, 2026 – You May Come to Help... and Leave Changed Sometimes people volunteer because they want to give back. At Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley - Beacon House volunteers become part of something bigger than themselves. They share meals, celebrate milestones, welcome new families, and remind parents and children that their community believes in them. The impact isn't measured only in hours served—it's measured in relationships built, hope restored, and the knowledge that together, we can help families move from crisis to stability. If you've been looking for a meaningful way to invest your time, we'd love to welcome you to our volunteer community. Learn more about volunteer opportunities: https://familypromisecv.org/volunteer Together, we can help every family build a path toward lasting stability. #Volunteer #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #ChippewaValley #HopeStartsHere