Family Dynamics Beacon Center at MS 35
The Beacon Center is a cornerstone of the Bedford Stuyvesant community. Located in MS 35, the Beacon Center provides a wide range of after school activities as well as evening and weekend services, workshops, summer enrichment programs, and recreational activities open to every family in the neighborhood.
The Beacon Center is a vital hub of activity within the neighborhood and serves as a gathering place for local and family celebrations. More than 2,000 children and adults participate in programs and events at the Beacon Center each year. Additionally, we partner with community organizations and local agencies to on a variety of programming including a drum and bugle corps, basketball leagues, fitness classes, computer literacy classes, and dance.
Success Stories
Chris & Ed Stack
Donors with a deep commitment to community Learn More
Kaitlyn & Khamion
Early Education & Family Support Services
“I love this school. Sometimes I felt like giving up, but Kaitlyn was always my motivation.” Learn More
82%
of students at our residential school for youth with high-functioning autism are actively involved in weekly internships in the community
Last year,
188
youth and adults with special needs participated in volunteer projects in their community