Beacon of Hope
Board Members/Directors 2025:

Elsie Stearns

Elsie Stearns
President

Carlyn Herring

Carlyn Herring
Vice President

Ryan Berger

Ryan Berger
Treasurer

Joanne Lembo

Joanne Lembo
Secretary

Barb Riordan

Cindy Bickford

Jayson Rider

Jayson Rider

Dan Williams

Dan Williams

Barb Riordan

Barb Riordan

Non Board Members 2025:

Nancy Cote
Executive Director

Kathy Davis
Thrift Store Director

Marylou Martin
Center of Excellence Director

Debi Hunter
Finance Director

Jane’s Gift Fund

In January 2020, our Board President, Jane Bennington, passed away suddenly. Her family generously donated approximately $5800 received during her funeral to the Beacon of Hope. To ensure this gift would continue to benefit our community, the Board discussed starting an endowment in Jane’s name.

The “Jane’s Gift Fund” was placed with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, doing business as Collaboratory. The endowment is named “Jane’s Gift Fund” for the Beacon of Hope Pine Island Inc.

We invite you to join us in keeping Jane’s gift going. Your contributions, participation in fundraising events, and spreading the word can help grow this fund and ensure long-term support for the Beacon of Hope’s initiatives. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our community.

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239-283-5123

Social Services
Monday-Thursday 
9am-3pm
Attic Thrift Store
Monday- Friday 9am-3pm 
Saturday 10am-3pm
Center of Excellence
Please see ongoing Events page for times.

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The Beacon of HOPE Pine Island Inc is a not-for-profit charity designated as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.

Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration number CH18878

“A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling 800-435-7352 toll-free within the state.

Registration does not imply endorsement approval or recommendation by the state”.