“A Beacon of Hope”
Abstract
Non-governmental organizations play a vital role in
society by providing public services to communities in
which they operate. Research has analyzed the impact these
organizations attain on communities and the amount of
services they successfully provide for them. This paper
provides an in depth exploration of the creation and
development of Beacon Place, an NGO located outside of
Chicago. This paper illustrates, through research literature
and an internship practicum, the ways in which Beacon
Place has continuously developed with the efforts of its
participants and the community.