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…
For over a month, Tifani and her three children had no home to call their own. Living out of her vehicle in the cold, Tifani struggled to keep her family safe while trying to make ends meet. Feeling hopeless, Tifani found Bethany House, and new hope bloomed. Over the course of 168 days, the family…
Every year, City Beat publishes the Best of list for services, businesses, and people who make this city great. If you’re reading this newsletter, you know how much we love Cincinnati and the people who live here. This year, Bethany House Services is nominated in three categories!Look under City and Nightlife (you read that correctly)…
March is Women’s History Month. Because more than 90% of the families we serve are led by women, we have partnered with local women-owned businesses to recognize the strength, fortitude, and vision of women. Throughout March, the following businesses are raising awareness and funds in support of Bethany House. Check them out! Bee Haven is…
While the holidays may seem like a distant memory, Bethany House would like to take this opportunity to highlight the generosity and joy of the sponsors, volunteers, and organizations who made this season bright. We are especially grateful to the Perfection Foundation for being the presenting sponsor this year. Thank you for making space in…
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…
For 35 years Pat O’Callaghan, Jim MacFarlane, and Gordy Snyder, have been the visionaries and guiding light behind Mardi Gras Benefitting Homeless Children. As titans in the local restaurant industry, they did what they do best—throw a party—to raise money for children experiencing homelessness. As of this year, the event has raised over three million…
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…
When Jazzmin’s work slowed unexpectedly, bills began piling up and the family was forced to spend nights sleeping in their car. They needed shelter badly. Jazzmin and her children arrived at Bethany House in December; they were exhausted. But Jazzmin found a clear plan forward. She eventually enrolled in a housing program and received help…
When Deangelo became the guardian to his 11-year-old nephew Martez in 2024, there was a lot to be done—custody arrangements, court appearances, and medical appointments to help Martez overcome lingering health problems. They were able to stay with friends for a while, but ultimately, they became unhoused and landed at Bethany House. Once at Bethany…
