The Sisters Circle is a Giving Society started by Bethany House two years ago and named in honor of the two Sisters of Charity who founded Bethany House. People become a member of the Sisters Circle if they give $7500 or more each year because that is the amount it costs to run the shelter…
Preparations for Mardi Gras are well underway! Now in its 35th year, Mardi Gras provides necessary funds for Bethany House, Brighton Center, and Welcome House to help unhoused children eat, heal, and thrive. This party is always a blast! Sample food and beverages from over 50 local bars and restaurants, dance to DV8, and bid…
Mardi Gras Benefitting Homeless Children returns on Fat Tuesday, February 17 for its 35th year! We are pleased to announce that The Joe Burrow Foundation has signed on as Presenting Sponsor! Be seen by more than 1000 attendees enjoying 50+ restaurants and purveyors serving all you can eat food and drink. All sponsorships come with…
A Year-end Tax Guide The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes some notable changes to taxes and charitable giving. There are three things we want to highlight for you, each of which goes into effect in 2026: First, only charitable contributions that exceed .5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI)…
Our Holiday Programs are well underway! Thanks to a generous response from the community, all of the families in our housing program have been adopted! You can still get involved in bringing a warm holiday to our families in shelter. Winter Wonderland is a toy and gift drive for families who will be spending their…
Thursday, November 20 was our annual digital day of giving where we invited you to virtually spend a Day Under Our Roof and meet the people whose lives are being transformed with the work that happens within these walls. Thanks to your generosity, we raised 19,327.14 which was matched by a gift from Tom and…
We have been getting a lot of questions these last months about how recent governmental actions impact Bethany House. Here is a brief list of the most common FAQs: Question: How will the Government Shutdown and specifically the loss of SNAP (food stamps) benefits affect Bethany House? Answer: More than 75% of the families we…
Bethany House Services has been named a winner of the 2025 Better Business Bureau (BBB)® Torch Award for Ethics℠, which honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional character, ethical business practices, and a commitment to our employees, clients, and community. We are deeply honored to receive this award. Being recognized for ethics and integrity reflects our commitment…
Bethany House’s signature event, the Welcome Home Bash, returned to the American Sign Museum for a second year. The American Sign Museum provided a dynamic and colorful background for over 300 attendees to explore, celebrate, and support families in need. The charismatic Kyla Woods, a long time supporter of Bethany House, brought her engaging communication…
Four years ago, LaQuetta, known to everyone as Q, caught a story on the news about Bethany House’s new building in Bond Hill. The name “Bethany House” rang a bell. When she turned to the tv, she recognized a picture of the old house on Fairmount. This was the moment she realized she had been…
