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…
It has been many years since Bethany House has held a golf outing! Thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, we are hosting a golf outing once more, this time to benefit A Pathway Home which pays the moving costs for families who are moving out of shelter and into permanent homes. Join us Monday,…
Thank you to everyone who sent a Mother’s Day flower and messages of hope to the Moms in shelter. The response was heartwarming and appreciated! Nearly 200 flowers and messages decorated the windows of shelter. Special thanks to Oberer’s Flowers of West Chester who donated 200 real tulips to match the paper flowers. Family Services organized an activity for children to decorate…
Susan Skidmore, Bethany House Services’ Volunteer of the Year, has been an integral part of our volunteer team for years. Whether she’s warmly welcoming guests at the front desk or intuitively stepping in wherever help is needed, Susan’s dedication never goes unnoticed. Her compassion, positivity, and steady presence uplift both the families we serve and the staff…
The National Low Income Housing Coalition reports a shortage of more than 50,000 affordable and available rental homes for extremely low-income renters in Greater Cincinnati. At the same time, Cincinnati’s median rent hit an all-time high in May 2025, reaching $1,460, placing affordable housing further out of reach for many working families. As a short-term solution to a growing…
Bethany House was honored to receive two Pinnacle Awards for Best Use of Video from the American Marketing Association, Cincinnati. First place went to Homelessness Prevention and 2nd place to Family Services. Both videos tell the story of a family and their experience with one of the four service areas within Bethany House. These videos…
If you can’t get to work, you can’t pay the rent. This is the reality for too many in our community, including families served by Bethany House. While a minor car repair may not seem like a huge burden to some, it can be the difference between keeping and losing a job and ultimately keeping…
Families staying at Bethany House will soon have access to on-site child care which will enable parents to leave the shelter and further build stability while their children are cared for in the same facility. Bethany House partnered with SIMPY’s Playhouse and Learning Center who will operate the center. Enrollment will prioritize families in emergency…