Upcoming Events
Friends Dinner
Please join us for the 20th Annual Beacon of Hope Friends Dinner & Silent Auction with our honored guest Rev. Ren Broekhuizen.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6 PM Holland Civic Center Place 150 West 8th St. Holland, MI 49423. As we gather together for what has become a very special annual event for Beacon of Hope, we will once again share in the blessings that God has done in and through the ministry this past year and have a stewardship opportunity. Prior to enjoying dinner together, you may want to bid on some exciting auction items (trips, events, artwork, and so much more). Following dinner, we have the honor of Rev. Ren Broekhuizen being our guest speaker. We hope you’ll join us! There is no cost to attend, we just ask that you reserve your seat by October 6 by either phone (616.594.5380) or email (beaconofhope.holland@gmail.com).
Be the Light 5k
Calling all runners and walkers! Beacon of Hope’s fourth annual Be the light 5k is September 16th, 2023. This year, the event will be virtual and in-person.
Race Description
Join us for this awesome Glow in the Dark 5k! Invest in your own mental and physical health by completing a 5k, learn and spread mental health awareness, and support Beacon of Hope! Beacon of Hope is a non-profit counseling agency, which provides barrier-free counseling at no cost. Our hope is to raise over $14,000 dollars, providing more than 500 individual counseling sessions. So go ahead and hit the signup button in the top right corner to register for the race. Then come back to the home page and hit the donate button in the top right corner to help an individual or family get the counseling they need.
There’s SO much stigma around mental health; a stigma that’s literally deadly. According to the health department, suicide rates in Michigan have increased 150% in the past 10 years, and suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of people aged 10-34 in the US. That’s right, this isn’t just something adults struggle with. In Ottawa County, 1 in 5 teens have seriously considered taking their lives, and ⅔ of those were less than 16 years old. The National Suicide Hotline reported a 1000% increase in calls during COVID. And that doesn’t even take into account lives lost due to eating disorders, substance abuse, or domestic violence. All of those deaths could have been prevented. According to the National Alliance of Mental Health, 1 in 5 adults struggle with mental health in some way, yet less than half seek help due to stigma.
PLEASE help bring awareness to mental health by supporting this amazing Be the Light 5k race and Beacon of Hope!
Time & Location
Saturday, September 16th from 7:30-9:30pm.
Moran Park W 22nd St
Holland, MI US 49423
Price
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee. Hurry! Price increases to $40.00 after September 7th at 11:59pm.
Event Shirts
Unisex tech shirts will be given to all participants whose registration is received by August 19, 2023, and as supplies last after that date. Sizes offered include youth S-L and adult S-XXXL. Packet pick-up is currently scheduled for Saturday, September 16th from 5:30pm-7:15pm.
Medals
We will be giving away participation "Be the Light 5k Race" medals!
Friends Dinner
Please join us for the 19th Annual Beacon of Hope Friends Dinner & Silent Auction with our honored guest Mark Harper.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 5:45 PM Baker Lofts, 217 E. 24th St. Holland. We invite you to join us at this very special annual event for Beacon of Hope! It is an evening filled with fellowship and fun, out-bidding one another, sharing in the blessings God has done in and through the ministry, and much more. This year we are honored to have friend, past client, and partner in ministry, Mark Harper, as our special guest. We will again have our silent auction in which you have the opportunity to bid on items such as artwork, tools, food, a Gulf Shores vacation, and even an African safari. There is no cost to attend, we just ask that you reserve your seat by October 3 by either phone (616.594.5380) or email (beaconofhope.holland@gmail.com).
Be the Light 5k
Calling all runners and walkers! Beacon of Hope’s third annual Be the light 5k is September 17th, 2022. This year, the event will be in-person.
Race Description
Join us for this awesome Glow in the Dark 5k! Invest in your own mental and physical health by completing a 5k, learn and spread mental health awareness, and support Beacon of Hope! Beacon of Hope is a non-profit counseling agency, which provides barrier-free counseling at no cost. Our hope is to raise over $14,000 dollars, providing more than 500 individual counseling sessions. So go ahead and hit the signup button in the top right corner to register for the race. Then come back to the home page and hit the donate button in the top right corner to help an individual or family get the counseling they need.
There’s SO much stigma around mental health; a stigma that’s literally deadly. According to the health department, suicide rates in Michigan have increased 150% in the past 10 years, and suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of people aged 10-34 in the US. That’s right, this isn’t just something adults struggle with. In Ottawa County, 1 in 5 teens have seriously considered taking their lives, and ⅔ of those were less than 16 years old. The National Suicide Hotline reported a 1000% increase in calls during COVID. And that doesn’t even take into account lives lost due to eating disorders, substance abuse, or domestic violence. All of those deaths could have been prevented. According to the National Alliance of Mental Health,1 in 5 adults struggle with mental health in some way, yet less than half seek help due to stigma.
PLEASE help bring awareness to mental health by supporting this amazing Be the Light 5k race and Beacon of Hope!
Time & Location
Saturday, September 17th from 7-9pm.
Moran Park W 22nd St
Holland, MI US 49423
Price
$30.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee. Hurry! Price increases to $35.00 after May 14th at 11:59pm.
Event Shirts
Unisex tech shirts will be given to all participants whose registration is received by August 21, 2021, and as supplies last after that date. Sizes offered include youth S-L and adult S-XXXL. Packet pick-up is currently scheduled for Friday, September 16th from 4pm-7pm. If you are unable to pick up your packet, please reach out to beaconofhopebethelight5k@gmail.com .
Medals
We will be giving away participation "Be the Light 5k Race" medals!
16th Annual Golf-a-Thon
We know it’s going to be a great day, with hundreds of golf balls filling the air and thousands of golf club swings happening. What we don’t know is if YOU will help us meet our goal of $45,000. Will you do that as a golfer or sponsor or both? Last year we raised $44,714 with 18 golfers and more than 300 business and individual sponsors! Amazing. And, all of those funds go 100% to the counseling sessions provided through Beacon of Hope. Raise more than our Director, Kyle Thompson, and your prize is a summer full of free golf!
Event Details:
Clearbrook Golf Course, Saugatuck, MI
All-day event
No cost to participate
Golfers receive sponsorships & donations from friends, family, and business contacts to golf 100 holes!
Golfers & caddies will receive a thank you gift package
Prizes awarded for amounts raised plus on course events
Forms to Easily Become a Sponsor or Golfer:
Be the Light 5k
Calling all runners and walkers! Beacon of Hope’s second annual Be the light 5k is September 18th, 2021. This year, the event will be virtual and in-person.
Race Description
Join us for this awesome Glow in the Dark 5k! Invest in your own mental and physical health by completing a 5k, learn and spread mental health awareness, and support Beacon of Hope! Beacon of Hope is a non-profit counseling agency, which provides barrier-free counseling at no cost. Our hope is to raise over $14,000 dollars, providing more than 500 individual counseling sessions. So go ahead and hit the signup button in the top right corner to register for the race. Then come back to the home page and hit the donate button in the top right corner to help an individual or family get the counseling they need.
There’s SO much stigma around mental health; a stigma that’s literally deadly. According to the health department, suicide rates in Michigan have increased 150% in the past 10 years, and suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of people aged 10-34 in the US. That’s right, this isn’t just something adults struggle with. In Ottawa County, 1 in 5 teens have seriously considered taking their lives, and ⅔ of those were less than 16 years old. The National Suicide Hotline reported a 1000% increase in calls during COVID. And that doesn’t even take into account lives lost due to eating disorders, substance abuse, or domestic violence. All of those deaths could have been prevented. According to the National Alliance of Mental Health,1 in 5 adults struggle with mental health in some way, yet less than half seek help due to stigma.
PLEASE help bring awareness to mental health by supporting this amazing Be the Light 5k race and Beacon of Hope!
Time & Location
Saturday, September 18th from 7-9pm.
Moran Park W 22nd St
Holland, MI US 49423
Price
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee. Hurry! Price increases to $40.00 after September 7th at 11:59pm.
Event Shirts
Unisex tech shirts will be given to all participants whose registration is received by August 21, 2021, and as supplies last after that date. Sizes offered include youth S-L and adult S-XXXL. Packet pick-up is currently scheduled for Friday, September 17th from 4pm-7pm. If you are unable to pick up your packet, please reach out to beaconofhopebethelight5k@gmail.com .
Medals
We will be giving away participation "Be the Light 5k Race" medals!
15th Annual Golf-a-Thon
We know it’s going to be a great day, with hundreds of golf balls filling the air and thousands of golf club swings happening. What we don’t know is if YOU will help us meet our goal of $40,000. Will you do that as a golfer or sponsor or both? Last year we raised $36,372 with 18 golfers and more than 240 business and individual sponsors! Amazing. All of those funds go 100% to the counseling sessions provided through Beacon of Hope. Although we are not certain how the event will look this year, we are confident that it will happen and most likely on the planned date. Raise more than the Director, and your prize is a season full of free golf!
Event Details:
Clearbrook Golf Course, Saugatuck, MI
All-day event
No cost to participate
Golfers receive sponsorship & donations from friends, family, business contacts to golf 100 holes!
Golfers & caddies will receive a thank you gift package
Prizes awarded for amounts raised plus on the course events, including a hole in one for an incredible prize!
Forms to Easily Become a Sponsor or Golfer:
