Community programs and public moments

Community Spotlight

A look at recent Beacon of Hope workshops, celebrations, media moments, and community gatherings across Milwaukee.

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July 2026

Workshop

July 21, 2026Workshop

Lotería - The Importance of Voting

5:30 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT - Clarke Square Park - 2330 W Vieau Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

A fun night of playing Lotería while learning the importance of voting and knowing that our voices matter.

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Photos from recent Beacon of Hope gatherings are collected here as new event images are added.

A group of women smiling together in front of the Beacon of Hope wall sign after a community gathering.
Participants seated around a Beacon of Hope workshop table with the Beacon of Hope wall sign behind them.
Community members gathered around a table during a Beacon of Hope workshop.

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Spotlight Archive

July 21, 2026Workshop

Lotería - The Importance of Voting

5:30 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT - Clarke Square Park - 2330 W Vieau Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

A fun night of playing Lotería while learning the importance of voting and knowing that our voices matter.

July 8, 2026Workshop

Women with Purpose

5:30 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT - Beacon of Hope Support Services

Meaningful conversation, personal growth, healing, and sisterhood. We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

June 16, 2026Workshop

A Light on the Journey Through Grief

5:30 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT - Clarke Square Park - 2330 W Vieau Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

A compassionate grieving workshop for anyone who is grieving a loss and seeking healing, hope, and support.

May 2, 2026Retreat

Steps to Empowerment & Self Love Women Retreat

8:00 AM CDT - The Woods - 9025 Camp Awana Rd, Fredonia, WI 53021

A women's retreat focused on self-care, rest, renewal, empowerment, and supportive community connection.

April 11, 2026Workshop

Word & Worth: Storytelling, Finance, and the Art of Being You

9:00 AM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT - Hunger Task Force Building - 5000 W Electric Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219

A women-centered community gathering connecting personal storytelling, financial wellness, creative reflection, and local resources.

March 28, 2026Workshop

Pathway to Home Ownership with Milwaukee Community Land Trust & CDA

9:30 AM CDT - Beacon of Hope Support Services - 5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53223

A practical home ownership workshop with Milwaukee Community Land Trust and Community Development Alliance.

March 17, 2026Workshop

More than Luck: Wellness Habits That Can Lead To Success

5:30 PM CDT - 2330 W Vieau Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

A wellness workshop focused on practical habits that support confidence, stability, and personal success.

February 7, 2026Community Event

Paint, Sip & Sing

6:00 PM CST - Talia's Event Venue - 7423 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214

A creative community fundraiser combining art, music, gathering, and support for Beacon of Hope programming.

January 31, 2026Workshop

Pathway To Home Ownership

9:00 AM CST - Beacon of Hope Support Services - 5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53223

A community workshop sharing practical information and partner resources for pathways toward home ownership.

Special event spotlight

The Hope Gala 2025: A Future Reimagined

Beacon of Hope's signature fundraising gala bringing together supporters for dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction, survivor advocacy, and long-term wellness initiatives.

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