About Us
Emerald City Beacon is a nonprofit committed to addressing the challenges that vulnerable populations currently face with accessing social service resources. Founded by two disabled and formerly homeless individuals that have personally navigated the fragmented, inaccessible existing systems, we have recognized the need for a new way of connecting people to vital resources. Community is crucially important to us and engaging with constant dialogue with the public informs our work. We believe that technology is a force of good if we use it as such.
Mission
To empower community members seeking local resources by creating user-friendly platforms that overcomes barriers of language, ability, and access, while prioritizing the accuracy of the information and security of the user.
Core Values
Informed by Collective Experience
We center the wants and needs of marginalized people and those who serve them by engaging in constant constructive discourse with the public. We apply our own lived experiences with homelessness and navigating broken systems to our work and listen closely to those currently navigating those systems to provide solutions that truly meet the needs of the community.
Empowerment Through Accessibility
We believe everyone, especially disabled people, low-income individuals, and other marginalized groups, deserves access to accurate information. Our tools are designed to break down barriers and ensure that underserved communities can easily connect with the services they need, regardless of social class or economic standing.
Strengthening Communities with Technology
We are harnessing the potential of technology to enable all people of all backgrounds to thrive in the digital age by ensuring access to vital resources which creates a more connected society. We strive to make technology a tool for equity and positive change. We advocate for the significance of adopting modern systems to help the underserved.
Leadership
Executive Director - Jude Evangeline
Technical Director - Jaycee Lydian
The Future
The Beacon Platform is the first step in a series of tools that will help empower King County's vulnerable populations.