Mission
Build a community of belonging where adults with Autism and other neurodiversities can play, learn, work, and live.
Vision
Building safe homes and vibrant futures for neurodiverse adults.
These six guiding principles and values govern the drive and implementation of our mission and vision.
Inclusive
Flexible and tailored programs for individuals with varied neurodiverse needs and skill development level.
Innovative
Evolving and growing programs that embrace the best our community and technology has to offer.
Caring
Provide families and their loved ones a place to belong in a safe and caring environment.
Fullfilling
Provide opportunities for appropriate employment and vocational opportunities
Connected
Located in a vibrant suburban setting; connected to the local community
Collaborative
Working with like-minded organizations to address critical needs.
Founded in 2021
Project Beacon is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2021 based in Montgomery County, Texas.
Our Why
A feeling of belonging is powerful…
it enables us, emboldens us,
and empowers us to be
everything we can be.
Messages from the Founders
Recognizing an overwhelming absence of individualized care and support for the neurodiverse community, a diverse group of parents came together and founded Project Beacon in 2021.
In 2024, PBTX will host monthly (12) staff-led outings and events. PBTX has the opportunity to make 270 unique positive learning impressions with the community we serve.
Provide individualized programs with positive
behavioral supports for skill development in the following skill areas:
Domestic home-living, social, communication, behavioral self-regulation, recreation and leisure, and early vocational skills.
PBTX will continue adding to their professionally designed programs through the addition of a Vocation Training Program and a Transition Academy before finally culminating our vision of an intentional residential community.
Our Day Programs will continue to add enrollment year over year, ultimately serving 40-60 adults. The Day Program and Vocation Training Program enrollment will continue to grow and double the number of adults served annually by PBTX.
Board Members
A diverse group of professionals accustomed to solving complex problems.
Kelly Baughman
Executive Director, Co-Founder
Kevin Gerrity
President, Co-Founder
Dr. Amy Wood
Vice President
Cindy Melton
Vice President Secretary
David Abrams
Treasurer
Rob Johnson
Board Advisor
Glenn Lucadou
Board Member
Rob Wollard
Board Member
Amanda Smith
Board Member
Paul Vanderwal
Board Member
Wendy Maurer
Board Member
Progress
Strategic Road Map
2023 Milestones & Accomplishments
Grant
Submissions
Completed 20+ grant submissions.
Total
Participants
Initiated social enrichment programs- 6 events with 282 total participants reached.
Exceeded
Fundraising Goal
Exceeded our 2023 fundraising target; hosted spring golf and fall gala events
Grew Support
Hosted educational gatherings to grow awareness/support.
Connection to Schools
Strengthened connection to school districts and Lone Star College, SHSU and the UH.
Beacon Access Center
Identified Interim site for 2024 individualized adult services.
Collaborative
Engaged a full-time Executive Director to accelerate progress.
