Meet Alicia and Quinton…
Alicia and Quinton’s family arrived at Bethany House in September. Alicia’s health required her to give up her supervisor position, and Quinton’s job with a multinational corporation doesn’t pay enough to support the family. They lived with Alicia’s grandmother for a while but soon found themselves without any other housing options.
An Early Start To The Day
Most mornings, there are 43 families–over 150 people–waking up in Bethany House’s shelter.
Currently, one of those families is Alicia, Quinton, and their four children, ages 2-15. Quinton’s full-time job is not enough to support the family. Alicia and Quinton used to work 4 jobs between them and still not make ends meet. Bethany House provides time and support for Alicia and Quinton—and many families like them—to get back on their feet.
All Families Are Welcome
One of the things that makes Bethany House unique is that it serves families of all definition. Our goal is to keep families together.
When Quinton and Alicia realized they needed to move into shelter, Quinton assumed he would have to separate from the rest of his family, sending Alicia and the kids to a shelter for women and children. He didn’t know family shelters existed.
Quinton and Alicia have been amazed by the facilities and resources at Bethany House.
Dinner: A Community of New Friends
Dinner starts early at Bethany House so that there is plenty of time for activities later in the evening.
For Alicia and Quinton, dinner time is family time. A time for quality conversations with each of their children.
But dinner is also a time to catch up with friends—their new community that has formed while living at Bethany House. Meals nourish bodies, souls, and community.
Rebuilding
Families often move into Bethany House at their lowest moments.
For Alicia and Quinton, they were struggling not only with their housing but also with their marriage.
They believe Bethany House saved their marriage.