BEAM

Individual and Family ServicesFlorida, United States2-10 Employees

BEAM, founded in 1985 as the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Individual and Family Services sector serving Jacksonville Beach and nearby beach communities. It originated to provide emergency financial assistance in a coordinated way and to prevent duplication of services; its support base now includes individuals, businesses, local organizations, and foundations. The organization serves low-income residents in ZIP codes 32233, 32266, 32250, 32082, 32224, and 32227, operating from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, with a small staff of about 2-10 employees. BEAM provides emergency assistance for overdue rent and utilities to prevent homelessness, operates two client-choice food pantries (Jacksonville Beach and Mayport), and supports food security through Grace Garden, a 6,500-square-foot site supplying fresh produce to the pantries. It offers nutrition education, assistance with SNAP and Medicaid applications, and case management for single mothers, along with seasonal programs such as Back To School with BEAM and Thanksgiving food; it collaborates with other service providers to guide clients toward self-reliance. BEAM relies heavily on community support to aid neighbors in need and is located at 850 6th Avenue South Suite 400, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.

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