b.e.a.m. (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry)

beam, or beaches emergency assistance ministry – was founded in 1985 by the beaches ministerial association with help of a generous donation from henry blackstock to help folks in need of the basic necessities of life. the beaches communities—mayport/atlantic beach, neptune beach, jacksonville beach, and ponte vedra—are unique in metropolitan jacksonville/duval county. this area is a lot like a small town. neighbors know and help neighbors, and the community takes care of its own. as a result of this support, beam is able to offer one stop shopping for social services. churches, clubs, schools, businesses and individuals to donate food, dollars, and volunteer support to beam every year. beam, or beaches emergency assistance ministry, is here to help families in the beaches communities from mayport/atlantic beach to neptune beach, jacksonville beach, and ponte vedra in these zip codes: 32233, 32224, 32266, 32250, and 32082. beam’s mission is to keep families in their homes and help them