Representing a unique convergence of youth and community development, Beacon centers are school-based community centers that serve children, youth, and adults. Providing year-round, evening, and weekend programming, UAU’s Beacons provide an array of activities and services from academic support and leadership development to recreation and physical activity to civic engagement and cultural exploration that transforms its host school into a dynamic hub of resources for the whole community. Through guided learning, exposure, and development, UAU’s Beacons aim to enrich and enhance the lives of individuals, families, and communities. UAU’s Beacons are safe havens that shine a light on opportunity for youth, adults, and communities.
