Rolandus and Sheila built a good life together. They had stable jobs, a home, and two cars. But everything changed on January 5, 2023. That day, Rolandus’s car was struck by a firetruck. Fortunately, their 4-year-old wasn’t in the car, but both Rolandus and Sheila sustained severe injuries requiring weeks of hospitalization followed by months…
Bethany House is thrilled to announce the return of its collaboration with NeighborHub Heath (formerly Cincinnati Health Network). Working from the clinic space on the first floor—just steps from the residential wing—clinicians provide a wide array services during day and evening hours. Shelter residents receive comprehensive primary care: sick visits, physicals, vaccinations, labs, prescriptions, and…
When Bethany lost her housing, she knew increasing her income would be the key to her long-term success. Through hard work and determination, she was able to do that. Next month, she will climb even higher by starting in the Per Scholas program offered through City Link in order to gain more skills in her…
Chanel is a single mother with two children, ages three and one. She was in shelter for just over a month when she began working with a housing case manager. Coming out of a controlling relationship, underemployed and overcoming trauma, Chanel needed to increase her income to provide for her and her children. She trusted…
Bethany House prides itself on being a data-driven organization and is excited to share two developments in this area: Welcome Carmen Bethany House welcomes Carmen Adolphus, Data and Compliance Coordinator, as one of its newest employees. Carmen is the first person to hold this newly-created role at Bethany House and will lead all initiatives across…
As part of his Eagle Scout requirements, Gram Pearman, a Wyoming High School junior, raised $1,095 through a GoFundMe campaign to purchase toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss. With the help of family and friends, he then assembled 600 oral hygiene kits for Bethany House residents, delivering all the kits in the beginning of January. For…
Katina (Tina) Anderson is an author, speaker, and community advocate who runs an ongoing Life Skills program called Tea with Tina, the focus of which is healing, improving self-esteem, and encouraging community involvement. Tina understands the population we serve and has a genuine desire to make a difference. She consistently goes above and beyond in…
Being homeless was not on Tomeka’s bingo card. Tomeka’s was pregnant with her second child and had just moved in with her mother in order to save money before the baby came. But having two young children in her home was not on Tomeka’s mother’s bingo card either, and she asked Tomeka to move out. …
Jenika was startled to discover her apartment riddled with rodents. Her landlord was unresponsive to her requests for fumigation, and she constantly worried for her 13-year-old daughter’s safety in this environment. As a result, Jenika made the decision to break her lease and look for another home. This choice made it difficult for Jenika to…
In 1999, Fay was in an abusive marriage, struggling with alcoholism, and raising two young girls. “There was a lot of chaos in my life,” Fay recalls. During one particularly terrible fight, Fay called the police which ultimately resulted in the loss of her apartment. She ended up in a hotel and ultimately moved into…