The Beacon Project

10/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Norman Cross Timbers Rotary Club for their generous donations and for volunteering their time to pack hygiene kits! 💙

We are so grateful for your continued support of The Beacon Project and the teens we serve. 🦋

09/27/2026

🥳 The new school year is already off to a busy start, but we’re still wrapping up a pretty special part of last year! 🎓 We’ve been gathering photos and hearing from some of our 2026 graduates. Now it’s time to share! 🙌🏽

Senior year comes with a lot of special moments AND a lot of expenses. 💰 Every senior’s needs are different, and that’s exactly what our Adopt A Senior Program is about. We want our teens to enjoy those experiences and celebrate everything they’ve worked so hard to accomplish, regardless of their circumstances.

More than 90 Norman Public Schools seniors benefited from our program last school year. Support ranged from senior pictures, yearbooks and prom expenses to haircuts, graduation clothes, announcements, caps, gowns, tassels, laptops, dorm room supplies and graduation swag bags filled with fun goodies, candy, gift cards and a few surprises. We also provided caps and tassels for all the Dimensions Academy graduates. 🎓 🤩

Our 2026 seniors worked hard, faced challenges, kept pushing forward, and earned that diploma! 🎓🎉 We are so proud of their determination and drive to reach their goals. Supporting and encouraging our seniors throughout their journey has been a privilege! 🥰

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our 2026 Adopt A Senior Program! Your generosity made these special moments possible. 🙏🏽 More importantly, you showed our seniors that their community believes in them, is proud of them and is invested in their future. 🌟

Congratulations, Class of 2026! You did it! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next! 🎓🎉🦋

Want to be part of making senior year special for our 2027 graduates? Donate today to support our Adopt A Senior Program!

Enjoy the pics! More to come...

This is why we do what we do! 😊

Thank you,
The Beacon Project Team

09/25/2026

🍕🍕PIZZA DAY🍕🍕 at the Beacon Café!!

Our teens enjoyed hot pizza today! So grateful for the people in our community who make days like this possible.

Food is one of the simplest ways we can show a teen that their community cares about them.

Want to help us keep the Beacon Café stocked with drinks and snacks for our students? You can sponsor food for our teens! Every donation helps.❤️

Venmo

Or donate drinks and snacks M-F 10am-4pm
The Beacon Project
513 West Gray

08/31/2026

🦋 And sooo it begins! We’re back in action for the new 26–27 school year!

Our first Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma orders arrived bright and early this morning! YAY! We’re so thankful for our partnerships with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Norman Public Schools, helping The Beacon Project provide essential food and support to local middle and high school students who need us the most! 💙

A huge shoutout to Board Members Mark Calhoun & Elizabeth Aur for volunteering to organize the orders and make deliveries to Longfellow, Alcott, Irving & Whittier Middle Schools! 💙🙌

❤️ Want to help feed and support local teens?
Donate • Volunteer • Get Involved

📧 [email protected]
💙 Venmo:

Together, we’re lighting the way to a brighter future. 🦋

08/27/2026

WE NEED YOU! Your donation directly impacts local teens who need us most. Your generosity helps remove barriers, restore dignity, and reminds students they are seen, valued, and supported by a community that cares.

Thank you for standing with our teens and helping The Beacon Project light the way to a brighter future, one teen at a time. ❤️

For more information or questions please contact [email protected].

Thank you!
The Beacon Project Team

📦 Donation Drop-Off:
🗓️ Monday - Friday
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Beacon Project
513 W. Gray St.
Norman, OK
💙 Venmo:
🌐 Website: thebeaconproject.org
✉️ Checks Payable To: The Beacon Project

08/17/2026

🏈 **OU Football Season is HERE!**🏈

Don't miss **Oklahoma vs Kentucky** on **October 17th**

When you purchase your tickets through our special link ouath.at/BeaconFB26 or QR code, **$10 from every ticket** goes directly to The Beacon Project to help us continue serving local teens experiencing hunger, hardship, and homelessness.

Get your tickets today!

❤️ Thank you for supporting The Beacon Project.

B🏈🏈MER S🏈🏈NER!!!

08/17/2026

🏈 **Who's ready for some OU Football?**🏈

Here's a fun way to kick off the season while giving back to our community!

Join us for **Oklahoma vs. UTEP** on **September 4 at 7:00 PM**. When you purchase your tickets through our special link ouath.at/BeaconUTEPFB26 or QR code, you'll not only cheer on the Oklahoma Sooners you'll also be supporting The Beacon Project and the work we do for local teens experiencing hunger, hardship, and homelessness.

Tickets start at just **$39.81**, so grab your tickets today and enjoy a great night of football for a great cause!

Thank you for supporting The Beacon Project. We couldn't do what we do without you! 🏈 ❤️🏈

ouath.at/BeaconUTEPFB26

08/17/2026

🥫 Now Hiring: Pantry Assistant

Are you a University of Oklahoma Federal Work Study student looking for a job where you can make a real impact?

The Beacon Project is looking for a Pantry Assistant to help keep our food pantry running and ensure local teens have access to the food and essential resources they need. You'll help organize donations, stock shelves, prepare food boxes, and support the day-to-day operations of our pantry, helping fight hunger, hardship, and homelessness among teens in our community.

If you're dependable, organized, and enjoy serving others, we'd love to have you on our team.

📍 Federal Work Study position
📍 Flexible around your class schedule
📍 Located in Norman

Apply here:
👉 https://jobs.ou.edu/jobs/the-beacon-project-pantry-assistant-norman-oklahoma-united-states

Know a fellow OU student who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

Pay Range: Target Salary Ranger: $12.00 per hour Benefits Eligible: No Work Schedule: Other Travel: Not required For Best Consideration Date: 08/14/2026 The Beacon Project - Pantry Assistant Duties Include: Greeting and engaging visitors Logging and storing donations Stocking, organizing, inventory,...

08/17/2026

☕ Now Hiring: Beacon Café Assistant

Are you a University of Oklahoma Federal Work Study student looking for a job that makes a difference?

The Beacon Project is looking for a Beacon Café Assistant to join our team! This is a great opportunity to gain work experience while helping us serve local teens through the Beacon Café.

If you're dependable, enjoy working with youth, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Federal Work Study position
📍 Flexible with your class schedule
📍 Located in Norman

Apply here:
👉 https://jobs.ou.edu/jobs/the-beacon-project-cafe-assistant-norman-oklahoma-united-states

Know a fellow OU student who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

06/19/2026

Norman Juneteenth