The Emory Beacon of Light, Inc. (EBOL) an outgrowth of the ministries of the Emory United Methodist Church was established in 1996 as a not for profit, 501(c) 3 community development organization. Since 1996, EBOL has served as a dynamic change agent within the Brightwood community and surrounding area offering a wide range of services that have dramatically enhanced the economic and social vitality of the neighborhood.