Autumn is a favorite season for many, often because of back-to-school memories. However, for families experiencing homelessness, back-to-school can be a big source of stress. Ideally, when families come to the shelter, the children can remain in their previous schools, but that is not always possible. Bethany House’s Family Services Department (FSD) works tirelessly to…
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…
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…
Bethany House is pleased to introduce its two newest program directors: Earlene Dula and Heather Luker-Smith. Earlene, Bethany House’s new Shelter Director, has an extensive background in social services and management. She has successfully supervised small and large teams of frontline staff and has a proven track record in all areas of compliance and regulatory…