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…
Bethany House’s annual digital day of giving was held on Thursday, November 20. We invited you to virtually spend a Day Under Our Roof and meet the people whose lives are being transformed with the work that happens within these walls. Thanks to your generosity, we raised 19,327.14 which was matched by a gift from…
Four years ago, LaQuetta, known to everyone as Q, caught a story on the news about Bethany House’s new building in Bond Hill. The name “Bethany House” rang a bell. When she turned to the tv, she recognized a picture of the old house on Fairmount. This was the moment she realized she had been…
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…
