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
Madelin, Omariano & Mariano
Baby & Me
“I get so much out of it. I don’t know what I’d do without Baby & Me.” Learn More
Nicholas
Support for individuals with special needs
“The confidence Nick has grown in the short time he’s been at the group home is amazing." Learn More
We inspire
8,200
children and teens through academic, after-school, summer and work readiness programs
82%
of students at our residential school for youth with high-functioning autism are actively involved in weekly internships in the community