Elizabeth Perdomo Founded Nonprofit in 2022
The Milwaukee organization Beacon of Hope launched four years ago to provide domestic violence support services.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Safety
Elizabeth Perdomo founded the nonprofit Beacon of Hope in 2022 to offer domestic violence prevention and survivor support. The Milwaukee-based organization focuses on assisting victims, children, and those seeking to break the cycle of violence.
Why it matters
Perdomo established the nonprofit to provide resources and survivor support services that she personally did not receive. The organization aims to address domestic violence through a comprehensive approach that includes victims, their children, and abusers.
Beacon of Hope has been operating in Milwaukee for 4 years since its 2022 founding. The organization provides resources including counseling for children and training for individuals convicted of domestic violence.
The players
Elizabeth Perdomo
She is the founder of Beacon of Hope and established the nonprofit to provide survivor support services in Milwaukee.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
This educational institution partnered with Beacon of Hope to develop the curriculum for the Harm to Healing program.
VIA Community Development Corporation
This organization partners with Beacon of Hope to provide office space for its operations on the South Side.
The details
Beacon of Hope provides workshops, retreats, and corporate training while assisting survivors with job applications and filing police reports. The Harm to Healing program, which trains individuals convicted of domestic violence, was developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Timeline
Elizabeth Perdomo founded Beacon of Hope in 2022.
Seasonal Patterns
The organization's programming is built around the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Harm to Healing curriculum. This collaboration marks a formal integration of academic research into community-based domestic violence prevention efforts.
Residents seeking support or resources through Beacon of Hope can access monthly meetings focused on specific mental health themes. The organization also provides direct assistance for those navigating the legal process or seeking employment.
The takeaway
Nonprofit initiatives like Beacon of Hope demonstrate the importance of providing multi-faceted support that reaches both survivors and offenders. Engaging with specialized training and counseling programs can be a vital step for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
Further reading
Learn more about local support resources in the Safety section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Journal Sentinel.
