- Oct 11
This spring, Gateway Foundation announced $2 million in funds from the sale of the historic Beacon House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Pacific Grove, California, would be used to expand access to substance use disorder treatment, mental health, and wellness services in Monterey County through grantmaking to other mission-aligned organizations.
We are excited to introduce the recent Beacon House Community Funding Grant recipients! These awards reflect the incredible work these organizations have been doing to address the mental health and recovery needs of Monterey County. Congratulations to the following organizations:
Community Human Services
Community Human Services is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing high quality mental health, substance abuse and homeless services to Monterey County residents to help them reach their full potential.
Funded Initiative: Genesis House Bathrooms Improvement Project
Door to Hope
A Door to Hope is a nonprofit serving Monterey County with comprehensive behavioral health programs serving infants, children, youth, men, women and families, for over 50 years.
Funded Initiatives: Women’s Residential Program & Youth Outpatient Program
Monterey Sober Living for Women
Monterey Sober Living for Women provides housing with a sober environment that is structured to support recovery and encourage outpatient treatment, school, work, 12-step meetings and exercise.
Funded Initiative: Matching contribution for permanent housing
We are proud to support your continued efforts and are honored to stand alongside you in providing high-quality services that make a real difference.
We look forward to seeing your projects’ lasting impact on the Monterey County community!
About the Beacon House Community Funding Grant
Beacon House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Pacific Grove, California, was one of the first treatment centers for substance use disorders in the Western United States. It was a pillar of hope and recovery for the Monterey County community for decades.
Although Beacon House ceased operations in 2021, Gateway Foundation, the former operator, created the Beacon House Community Funding Grant to preserve the organization’s legacy and commitment to supporting health and wellness initiatives in Monterey County. Through the sale of the Historic Beacon House, $2 million will be used to expand access to substance use disorder treatment, mental health, and wellness services in Monterey County through grantmaking to other mission-aligned organizations and/or to reestablish services similar to Beacon House in the future.
“We are pleased to announce that some funds from the sale of the Beacon House property will be used to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting health and wellness from substance use disorders,” said Jeremy Klemanski, President and CEO of Beacon House and Gateway Foundation. “Although Beacon House operations have ceased, our commitment to improving health remains unwavering. We believe these grants will continue to serve the Monterey community in meaningful ways.”
Nonprofit organizations with missions aligned with the former Beacon House were encouraged to apply for grant funding, prioritizing initiatives focused on providing treatment for substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health conditions, education, advocacy, and outreach to underserved populations.
“We recognize the importance of ongoing support for wellness initiatives, especially in light of current challenges,” said Klemanski. “By investing in organizations with similar purposes, we aim to continue Beacon House’s mission of fostering healing, resilience, and hope in our community.”
