What better place than Beacon House’s Camp Leap for urban children and teens to go during the summer to learn how to swim, visit Helix Center for Innovation, enjoy sports and crafts, serve as counselors, and have computer time! Then, once school resumes, what an opportunity for these young people to participate after school in homework help & academic enrichment, football & cheerleading practice, along with mentoring by caring adults & nutritious meals served up at Beacon House!

AUUC’s September outreach collection is for Beacon House. Founded in 1991 by Rev. Don Robinson, a UU minister of color, Beacon House today serves a population of 400 children and teens that is 96% African-American and 4% Hispanic/Latino. In addition to iaward-winning athletic programs, between 2008-2025, 94% of BH’s high school seniors graduated with plans to attend college, enroll in trade school, or enlist in military service.

Located in DC’s Ward 5 Edgewood Commons where the average annual household income is $25,000, Beacon House is a safe and nurturing place where BH parents, community members, coaches, mentors, and alumni give back to support the next generation of kids. AUUC continues our 31+ year partnership with Beacon House along with other area UU congregations in the DMV. Visit Beacon House’s website for more information.

Outreach Donations to Beacon House may be made online through the AUUC website anytime during September; click “Donate”, then check “Monthly Outreach Offerings”. Donations of cash and checks may be placed in the collection basket during the Sunday service. You may also mail your check to AUUC, making checks payable to AUUC with a note ‘outreach’ in memo line. Thank you!