Every November, communities across the country observe National Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to educate, break down stigma, and build support for people facing housing instability. At Bethany House, this work is at the heart of who we are all year long. This season, we’re marking it by raising our voices for change and sharing the…
Bethany House is partnering with Cincinnati Works to help residents move beyond shelter toward steady employment and greater self-sufficiency. For nearly 30 years, Cincinnati Works has fought poverty through job readiness and ongoing personal coaching, and now that expertise is coming directly to Bethany House families. Cincinnati Works’ coaches come on-site twice a week to…
From September 15 to October 15, Bethany House is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across Cincinnati and Ohio. At Bethany House, we envision a community where every family has a place to call home and no one spends a night without shelter. Reaching that…
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…
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…
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…
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…