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…
Rolandus and Sheila built a good life together. They had stable jobs, a home, and two cars. But everything changed on January 5, 2023. That day, Rolandus’s car was struck by a firetruck. Fortunately, their 4-year-old wasn’t in the car, but both Rolandus and Sheila sustained severe injuries requiring weeks of hospitalization followed by months…
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…
In 1999, Fay was in an abusive marriage, struggling with alcoholism, and raising two young girls. “There was a lot of chaos in my life,” Fay recalls. During one particularly terrible fight, Fay called the police which ultimately resulted in the loss of her apartment. She ended up in a hotel and ultimately moved into…
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…