Beacon House

Beacon House Beacon House’s mission is to promote the academic advancement and personal growth of children in Washington, DC’s Edgewood neighborhood.

Through afterschool education and youth development programs serving children ages 5-18 in and around Northeast Washington, DC’s Edgewood Commons affordable housing community, Beacon House is working toward a future in which children in Edgewood become empowered lifelong learners who achieve their greatest potential. We are recognized as “One of the Best” nonprofits in Washington, D.C. by the Cata

logue for Philanthropy, “the region’s only locally-focused guide to giving.” Beacon House is also a proud federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program grant recipient.

Big Congratulations to alum on being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft!
04/25/2026

Big Congratulations to alum on being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft!

04/09/2026

What does a day in the life of a Beacon House kid look like?” 👀
We get this question all the time… so we’re showing you.
Tap in with Program Specialist Jumanne Bradford as he takes you inside our Fuse Lab 🔬✨
This is where ideas come to life, confidence is built, and futures start to take shape.
More than a program—it’s a space to belong, create, and thrive. 💡
FutureLeaders

04/08/2026

Our cheer squad take the stage! 🔥

Our Beacon House Girls Cheer team brought the energy, precision, and spirit to the All-Style Championship Series at Bowie State University—and walked away as Runner-Ups! 🥈

From start to finish, these young athletes showed what dedication, teamwork, and confidence look like in action. Every chant, stunt, and step reflected the hard work they’ve put in all season—and we couldn’t be more proud.

This isn’t just about a trophy—it’s about growth, discipline, and young leaders rising to the moment.

Let’s hear it for our Falcons Girls Cheer! ♥️

03/17/2026

🌸Save the Date: Beacon in Bloom 🌸

An Evening of Community, Celebration, and Possibility

Join us for Beacon in Bloom, a vibrant spring evening where community, connection, and impact come together in support of the next generation.

📅 May 7, 2026
📍 Dock 79, Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20003

Step into an immersive experience where supporters, alumni, partners, and friends of Beacon House gather to celebrate the journeys of the young people we serve and the bright futures they are building every day.

Expect an unforgettable evening filled with storytelling, live moments of impact, music, cocktails, and meaningful connection all in support of providing life-changing academic, athletic, and enrichment opportunities for our youth.

In a time when resources are uncertain, this night is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together.

✨ Come celebrate. Come connect. Come help our youth bloom.

12/30/2025

✨As we head into the final days of our End-of-Year Campaign, we’re feeling deeply grateful.
Grateful for this team. The people who show up every day to create safe, welcoming spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and truly belong. Grateful for a year of growth, learning, and steady presence in the lives of kids and families. And hopeful as we look ahead to what’s possible next.

As we reflect on 2025 and dream forward, we’re asking our community to help us cross the finish line. Your support helps fuel the people, programs, and spaces that make Beacon House what it is and allows us to keep building futures rooted in belonging.

If Beacon House has ever mattered to you, to a child you love, or to this community, now is the moment. Thank you for helping us finish strong and for believing in what comes next.

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Congrats to Beacon House Falcons coaches past and present on their induction into the Hall of Fame! 🏆🏅So grateful for t...
12/29/2025

Congrats to Beacon House Falcons coaches past and present on their induction into the Hall of Fame! 🏆🏅So grateful for the mentorship and dedication Coach , Coach Ty, and Coach Bink. 25 years strong of Falcons pride. ❤️🖤🤍

12/02/2025

Belonging can mean a lot of things…
✨ A safe place to learn
✨ A space to explore
✨ A chance to try something completely new

At Beacon House, belonging looks like a student stepping into Robotics for the first time—curious, nervous, excited—and discovering they can build, design, solve problems, and innovate. 🤖💡

On this , your support helps us create these moments of possibility. Moments where kids feel safe enough to take risks, ask questions, and find new passions they never knew they had.

When young people feel they belong, their world expands.
And that’s the future we’re building—one robot, one team, one child at a time. 💚

12/02/2025

Belonging isn’t just a feeling—it’s fuel. 🦅 🚀

At Beacon House Athletics, every athlete has a place, a purpose, and a team that believes in them. From football to cheer, basketball to track, belonging showed up in powerful ways this year:

✨ Kids finding the sport where they shine
✨ Coaches who show up with heart and consistency
✨ Teammates who lift each other up
✨ Parents who feel connected, welcomed, and valued

When young people feel they belong, they take risks, try again, and discover what they’re capable of. This season wasn’t just about wins—it was about confidence, growth, and community.
At Beacon House, every child has a team. Every child has support.

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Every child belongs. ♥️🖤🏆

11/21/2025

🦃🍁🍂 Last night, Beacon House opened our doors for our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, welcoming over 150 Edgewood residents—families, staff, and supporters, for an evening of connection, gratitude, and togetherness.

A heartfelt thank you to BH Falcon’s Team Mom and community member C&C Creations who catered a beautiful meal that brought warmth to every table. These moments remind us why we do this work, because showing up for our community, especially in hard times, isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are.

We’re deeply grateful for the continued support of our community partners, , and whose commitment to Edgewood makes nights like this possible.

To everyone who joined us, volunteered, and contributed; thank you for being the heart of this community. Together, we’re stronger.

11/03/2025

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 THE CHAMPS ARE HERE 🦅🔴⚫️ Congratulations to all our teams who clinched their City Title wins this weekend!

10/31/2025

Beacon House DC took our brand new FUSE lab on the road to Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy today and the energy was ELECTRIC! ⚡️

Our young engineers got hands-on with Lego robotics 🤖 and circuit building, proving that learning happens best when it’s THIS much fun! Watching their faces light up when their creations came to life? That’s what it’s all about. 💡

Huge shoutout to our incredible DC OST family who joined us in making STEAM accessible and exciting for every child. When we collaborate, our kids WIN! 🙌🏾

Special appreciation to for all their support with this event. You’re helping us build the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders right here in Ward 5! 🏆

The future is BRIGHT and it’s being built by OUR kids. ✨

Address

601 Edgewood Street , N. E. , Suite 15
Washington D.C., DC
20017

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12025297376

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