Families staying at Bethany House will soon have access to on-site child care which will enable parents to leave the shelter and further build stability while their children are cared for in the same facility. Bethany House partnered with SIMPY’s Playhouse and Learning Center who will operate the center. Enrollment will prioritize families in emergency…
Cincinnati Public Schools has delayed the opening of its safe sleep lot for homeless students for the second time. Originally slated to open in March at William Howard Taft Elementary School, the lot will now open on April 30, the district told The Enquirer. The new opening date comes after the district lastestimated in February that the lot would…
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…
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…
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…
Bethany House Services has been named a winner of the 2025 Better Business Bureau (BBB)® Torch Award for Ethics℠, which honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional character, ethical business practices, and a commitment to our employees, clients, and community. We are deeply honored to receive this award. Being recognized for ethics and integrity reflects our commitment…
The Welcome Home Bash is just around the corner—Thursday, October 16! We throw this party every autumn to raise funds to support families living in Bethany House’s emergency shelter. We wish we could say the need has diminished, but unfortunately, the opposite is true. Homelessness in Cincinnati and around the country continues to rise as…
When India came to Bethany House, she was at a crossroads. Pregnant, recently unemployed, and with an eviction on her record, she had no plan for herself or her young son, Nasir. The future looked uncertain. Through Bethany House’s Shelter Diversion Program, India found more than a temporary fix—she found a path forward. The program…
Four years ago, during the COVID pandemic, Danasia moved back to Cincinnati from Dallas with her 3-month-old baby. The housing market was tight, and rents had gotten much higher. She struggled to find a safe and suitable place for herself and an infant. Danasia bounced from friend to friend but that was very difficult on…
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 HOLIDAY PROGRAMS WILL OPEN ON NOVEMBER 2! Bethany House offers three ways to give over the holidays. Please see below to find the option or options that are right for you. Sign up to Participate The button below will take you to a Sign Up Genius . There, you can choose…
