Beacon Transitions

01/23/2026

Epic hike unlocked 🥾☀️

With good weather on borrowed time (hello, incoming snowstorm ❄️), we took full advantage and got out for a solid weekend hike. Fresh air, real movement, good views, and that feeling of “yeah, this was the right call.”

No screens.
No rushing.
Just walking, talking, laughing, and letting the brain reset a bit before winter does its thing.

Sometimes the goal isn’t productivity — it’s momentum.
And sometimes momentum looks like enjoying the sunshine while it lasts.

Worth it.

☀️🥾❄️

01/19/2026

Sun came out, so we did too ☀️

Beacon crew hit the Ecusta Cafe for one of those low-pressure, high-quality afternoons:

• Trying out longboarding (shoutout to a resident who brought his board and the confidence to teach 😎)
• Hanging out with puppies (arguably the real highlight) 🐶
• Good conversations, bad jokes, and a lot of laughing
• Zero rushing, zero expectations—just being human outside

Not every skill is learned in a classroom.
Sometimes it’s balance, sometimes it’s social reps, sometimes it’s just remembering that you can enjoy yourself in the world.

That counts too.

☀️🛹🐾

12/18/2025

🐐✨ Volunteer Day at the Carl Sandburg Home! ✨🐐

Our Beacon Transitions residents had an amazing time volunteering at the Carl Sandburg Home, helping care for the goats and supporting the farm staff. From feeding and cleaning to learning about daily animal care routines, this was a hands-on opportunity to give back to the community while building responsibility, teamwork, and confidence.

We’re grateful for spaces like this that welcome our residents and make meaningful community engagement possible. The goats were a hit, and the smiles say it all 💚

12/17/2025

Our guys had a great time checking out a wonderful community resource this week: Arms Around ASD 💙

They welcomed us into their space and gave us a chance to explore everything they offer to the autism community—which they offer at a fraction of the typical cost. The residents played games, spent time in the sensory room, explored the plant room, and even tried out the chakra mat (which was a hit for at least one very relaxed guy 😉).

We’re so grateful for organizations like Arms Around ASD that create inclusive, thoughtful spaces and provide accessible services and classes for neurodivergent individuals in our community. Highly recommend checking them out!

12/15/2025

Our crew took on new heights at the rock climbing gym this week! 🧗‍♂️💪

From problem-solving and body awareness to trust, encouragement, and perseverance, climbing is such a powerful way to build confidence and resilience. Watching residents push past hesitation, support one another, and celebrate each climb (and fall!) is always a win.

Growth doesn’t always happen in a classroom—sometimes it happens one hold at a time.

12/11/2025

Our residents had a fantastic time volunteering at the Blue Ridge Humane Society last week! 🐾
Opportunities like this help build confidence, responsibility, and compassion — and the animals definitely enjoyed the extra affection.

We’re grateful for community partners who create meaningful, hands-on experiences for the young adults we support. 💙

12/08/2025

A few snapshots from bowling the other week — lots of laughs, a few competitive streaks, and some seriously impressive form from our residents and staff alike.

Leisure time is a huge part of building balance, connection, and confidence, and it’s always great to step out together and just have fun.

Here’s to more moments of joy, community, and friendly competition. 💛

12/04/2025

Our residents had the opportunity to spend the afternoon supporting the incredible work happening at the Veterans Healing Farm. We helped cut down and sort fresh evergreen branches for their upcoming wreath-making workshop — the whole place smelled like winter, and the teamwork was amazing to watch.

Afterward, we took time to explore the farm grounds together. From friendly animals to peaceful walking paths, it was a beautiful space to slow down, connect, and support a mission we truly believe in.

We’re grateful for partnerships that give our residents meaningful ways to contribute, learn new skills, and engage with the community. ❤️🇺🇸

11/24/2025

Sharing a few more shots from our October hikes — two different outings in the same beautiful area. Fall was showing off this year, and the guys made the most of the trails.

11/24/2025

The group headed out for a hike in Pisgah. Getting outside is always a solid reset this time of year — fresh air, movement, and a chance to ground before the holiday season picks up.

11/06/2025

Such a meaningful afternoon for our Beacon team! 🧺✨ We rolled up our sleeves and helped sort clothing donations locally — side by side, residents and staff, working together to give back.

10/29/2025