Beacon Catalyst
Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Shining light on underserved communities and causes, then catalyzes community action to create impact.
About
Founded by Susan Jackson, Beacon Catalyst grew from a passion for bringing community together around causes that matter.In July 2019 Susan begun combining fitness, her Caribbean heritage, and grassroots organizing of in-person events under the name QueB Events which was based in Ontario, Canada. It later evolved into Island Sweat Fitness (ISF) in October 2020 - an online fitness gym that mobilized communities even beyond Canada for disaster relief, local shelters, and underserved causes."With renewed clarity, Beacon Catalyst was formed in 2025 as a non-profit organization, designed to partner with community spaces, raise awareness, and drive action for causes that need support.The mission: Shine light on underserved communities. Catalyze community action. Create impact.
Board of directors
Susan Jackson - Founder
Susan Jackson is a Health Research and Project Management professional with deep roots in the Caribbean diaspora. Jamaican-born and Trinidadian-descended, she worked with the Jamaica Constabulary Force Forensic Laboratory before migrating to Canada in 2008.
Since migrating to Canada, she has built a career in Clinical Research, working with major academic hospitals in Toronto, global CROs, and global pharmaceutical companies. She holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and postgraduate training in Clinical Research and Project Management. Beyond her professional work, Susan has a passion in philanthropy, mental health advocacy, art and fitness.LinkedIn ProfileDirector 2
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Current Project
Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief (Jamaica)Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October 2025, causing catastrophic damage across the island. As of November 1st, the death toll stands at 49 and continues to climb, with children among the victims. Communities have been devastated by flooding, home destruction, and widespread displacement.Most of the island remains without electricity, while ongoing landslides and flooding continue to threaten already vulnerable areas. Critical infrastructure was severely impacted, with at least five hospitals significantly damaged, including Black River Hospital (destroyed), Noel Holmes Hospital, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, and Savanna La Mar Hospital - leaving communities without essential medical services when they need them most. The risk of waterborne diseases is rising in the aftermath, adding urgency to the crisis.Emergency supplies including food, water, shelter materials, and medical aid are desperately needed as affected areas work toward recovery and rebuilding.
"Project Melissa"
Beacon Catalyst has partners with several small businesses to increase the number of accessible drop-off points across Peel.You can drop-off donations to these business during their regular business hours. Once a week - Beacon Catalyst will transport all donations to Atlas Cargo (Mississauga) who is a freight company coordinating with Jamaica ODPEM to ensure the supplies to the several relief centers across the island.If you are doing a large drop-off, please call the business to ensure they have space, so we can coordinate pick-up sooner if needed.No donation is too small!
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284 Orenda Rd Unit 10, Brampton, ON L6T 5S3
Past Project
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