Bethany House Services (BHS) is soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured third-party property management firms to provide pre-development advisory, lease-up, compliance, and full-service property management for a new affordable family housing development planned at 250 & 264 William Howard Taft Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. BHS is developing the project in partnership with Urban Sites,…
Bethany House’s CEO, Peg Dierkers, was named a finalist for the 2026 Vistage Member Excellence Leadership Award. This award is for members with over three years of tenure, highlighting those who exhibit enduring excellence while continuously laying the groundwork for the future. Peg’s successes and contributions at Bethany House are extensive, but she was especially…
Work has begun to transform under-utilized children’s space in the Family Services Department into on-site childcare for up to 65 children. Childcare is one of the biggest barriers families face when entering shelter, and small children cannot be left alone in shelter if parents need to work, go to school, or look for their new…
Mark your calendars! Bethany House’s annual Welcome Home Bash returns on Thursday, October 1, at the iconic American Sign Museum! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring seasonal fare, craft cocktails by Molly Wellmann, music by DJ Pillo, and inspiring personal stories—all to raise critical funds for women, children, and families in our community. Individual…
Amber was sleeping on the steps of St. Mary’s church with her baby, George, before she came to Bethany House in April, 2026. After living on the street for several weeks, her stress-level was through the roof! Once inside Bethany House, Amber was able to rest and recalibrate. Three hot meals a day for herself…
When Jazmond fell behind on rent and lost her home, she simply did not have the resources to move her family into a new apartment. With four daughters and no safety net, they moved from hotel room to hotel room until Jazmond could no longer afford even that. Eventually, they were forced to live in…
Bethany House has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural services. Bethany House and Urban Sites are partnering to develop an 89-unit affordable housing complex comprised of 38 two-bedroom and 51-three bedroom apartments. The location will be 250-264 William Howard Taft Ave. in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati. RFP responses are due by July…
Sylvia Osterday is the embodiment of the Voices of Giving award which honors individuals whose generosity extends beyond their lifetime. For decades, Sylvia has been a steadfast champion of Bethany House, volunteering for signature events like Mardi Gras Benefitting Homeless Children and giving generously of her financial resources year after year. Most notably, Sylvia has…
Charlynda works the 2nd shift at Baxter’s Food. Even though she had been employed there for seven years, in the summer of 2025, her hours were cut from seven days down to three. Add car troubles to the mix and the bills started piling up. Charlynda and her two children had been in their home for four years and were comfortable there. They didn’t want to move—or worse, become homeless. Meanwhile, through…
The stunning Oasis Golf Club in Loveland was home to the first ever Pathway Home Golf Outing on Monday, July 20. Led by two dedicated volunteers, Steve Mulch and Paul Kenny, the outing was a great success. 54 golfing friends and coworkers enjoyed the cool(ish) morning on the links, accompanied by the song of birds…