GOOD NEWS
AT NOON
Our
Roots
Mr. B Opens His Doors
YEAR
1987
In 1987, following a 37-year career as a school teacher and administrator, Gene Beckstein sensed God's leading towards a new occupation: reaching out to those in need right where he lived. Along with his wife, Margie, they placed a sign in their front yard inviting all who were hungry into their home for lunch.
Good News On Davis Street
YEAR
1990
"I wanted to start a feeding program because I was homeless myself," Beckstein said.
Dubbed "Good News at Noon," Beckstein’s feeding program regularly served more than 150 people each day. Affectionately referred to as "Mr. B" at Good News at Noon, he grew the program, originally run out of the community building at Melrose Apartments, into a building on Davis Street that has a shelter with 13 beds for the homeless; an after school program that provides a safe place to study for 90 children.
Expanding Our Mission
YEAR
2021
Good News at Noon’s new building came with a slew of upgrades, including a commercial dishwasher, a much larger kitchen, administration space, resident lodging and a much-needed clothing closet upgrade. The resident spaces now have room for 20 women and 40 men. The new building hosts six commercial-grade washers and dryers each, which has been a major help to not only the transitional residents but also the homeless who stop by for a meal.
Good News On Dorsey Street
Today
The primary mission of Good News at Noon is to create environments for reconciliation and restoration in Jesus Christ. In an effort to bring about transformation through relationship, we developed our Transformational Life Program once we moved into our new facility. While we still serve our community through our outreach program, we now have the ability house up to 60 individuals who are ready for the next step.
