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Call
If you or someone you know needs services, call a volunteer at 859-644-5171.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Shelter and support, day or night.
Beacon of Hope Emergency Shelter offers a safe place to stay, meals, and practical support for people experiencing homelessness in Clark County and nearby Kentucky communities.
24/7Open every day
Clark +Serving surrounding counties
850Bypass Rd, Winchester
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Hope starts with one call.
Here when someone needs a safe place to go.
Call for help, ask about donations, or learn how to volunteer.
If you need help, start with a call.
A volunteer can talk with you about what is available and what to do next. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Find us
Our address is 850 Bypass Rd, Winchester, Kentucky.
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Have a safe place
The shelter provides a safe place for individuals and families during a difficult time.
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Work toward stability
Residents receive support while working toward stable, long-term housing.
Shelter
Beacon provides shelter, food, and resources for people experiencing homelessness in our community and surrounding counties.
Meals and basics
Meals, pantry items, toiletries, towels, bedding, and everyday supplies help keep the shelter running.
Community support
The shelter depends on the care of donors, volunteers, board members, and community supporters.
Support the Shelter
Your gift helps keep the shelter ready.
Money, food, toiletries, linens, and pantry supplies all help meet everyday needs for residents.
Financial gifts
Donations help provide nutritious meals, safe shelter, care, employment support, housing support, and life skills resources.
- Hot meals
- Shelter
- Life-changing programs
- Care and resources
Goods
- Travel-size shampoo
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Bath soap
- Deodorant
- Hand sanitizer
- Disposable razors
- Shaving cream
- Kleenex
- Q-tips
- ChapStick
- Combs
- Bath towels
- Wash cloths
- Twin-size bedding
Food
- Milk
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Butter
- Coffee
- Creamer
- Meats
- Non-perishable foods
Pantry supplies
- Bowls
- Cups
- Plates
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- 44-gallon trash bags
- Lysol
- Bleach
- Small Ziplock bags
- Large Ziplock bags
Please note: storage space is limited. For clothing donations, Beacon may suggest Clark County Community Services or Second Blessings Mission Store.
Volunteers make the work possible.
Volunteers help prepare meals, clean, do laundry, organize supplies, assist in the office, and fill in where help is needed.
Meal help
Help prepare meals and support daily food service for residents.
Around the shelter
Help with cleaning, laundry, organizing supplies, and keeping the shelter welcoming.
Office support
Assist with basic office work, calls, messages, and other behind-the-scenes needs.
A good fit
Beacon will do its best to match volunteers with work that fits their interests, schedule, and skills.
Email Michele Bradford“Homelessness is intolerable, preventable, and solvable.”
Core belief from Beacon of Hope’s current mission and valuesOur mission guides the work.
Beacon believes all people deserve basic necessities, dignity, and support as they work toward stable housing.
Mission
Our mission is to provide safe shelter, food, and resources toward self-sufficiency for homeless members of our community and surrounding counties.
Values
Beacon’s values include Housing First, commitment, effectiveness, community, support for families, investment in children, and organizational strength.
24/7Help is clear
The phone number, hours, and address are easy to find.
GiveGiving is simple
Donation needs are listed in plain language.
ServeVolunteer paths
Volunteer opportunities are easy to understand.
CareLocal trust
Mission, values, and contact information are easy to review.
NowCurrent needs
Current needs and ways to help stay front and center.
Location
850 Bypass Rd, Winchester, KY
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Contact Beacon
- ☎Phone859-644-5171
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- ▣Fax859-385-4604
- ⌂Address850 Bypass Rd, Winchester, KY 40391