News, Stories & Updates

News, Stories & Updates

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Changing Futures and Providing Fresh Starts

Changing Futures and Providing Fresh Starts

Posted Sep 23rd, 2019 in News & Updates, Client Stories, Donor Stories, Housing Heroes

Caring and genuine, the Enercare Fresh Start Program was developed with input from Enercare employees. They wanted to ensure that Fresh Start would provide significant support to the communities they lived and worked in. Recognizing that families who find themselves in a temporary housing due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances have little to no processions, the Enercare Fresh Start Program is designed to help families transitioning from temporary housing to a home of their own.   

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Junior Housing Hero Duo Raises Over $1500 During August 

Junior Housing Hero Duo Raises Over $1500 During August 

Posted Aug 29th, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes

Older sibling Claire (10), has been fundraising for Bethlehem since her 8th birthday when she invited her guests to donate to Bethlehem instead of buying gifts. Claire followed this kind gesture with another donation a year and a half later with a similar Holiday donation.

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From Traumatic Childhood to Resilient Adulthood

From Traumatic Childhood to Resilient Adulthood

Posted Aug 28th, 2019 in News & Updates, Homelessness, Housing Crisis

“We all don’t start with the same capacity.  If you have survived trauma, at some point you were given the tools to survive. What if you were never given the tools? Those are some of the people we support.” Rob Cammaert, Housing First Outreach Worker

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Hope For Affordable and Safe Housing

Hope For Affordable and Safe Housing

Posted Aug 7th, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Crisis

If you live at Bethlehem Place, you know Phil and chances are Phil knows you too.

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A Strong Sense of Community Contributes to Stability for Tenants

A Strong Sense of Community Contributes to Stability for Tenants

Posted Jul 12th, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Crisis

Coffee Time is enjoyed weekly by tenants of Kenmore Court, our permanent housing building in Niagara Falls.  

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Housing First Outreach Worker

Housing First Outreach Worker

Posted Jun 18th, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes, Housing Crisis

Our Community Outreach Worker Rob has an impressive 22 year history of navigating housing and homeless supports in Niagara.

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The Art Of Giving

The Art Of Giving

Posted Jun 3rd, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes, Housing Crisis

Our Housing Hero Lynne Mawson lends her talent and time to support Bethlehem Housing and Support Services

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Taking a Leadership Role in the Business Community

Taking a Leadership Role in the Business Community

Posted Apr 29th, 2019 in News & Updates, Media Releases, Affordable Housing Development Project, Housing Crisis

Taking a leadership role in the business community as Bethlehem's Executive Director, Lori Beech, took part in a discussion panel at The State of The Region 2019

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Purchase Your Tickets Today For a Chance to WIN $1600 in Gas and Groceries

Purchase Your Tickets Today For a Chance to WIN $1600 in Gas and Groceries

Posted Apr 29th, 2019 in News & Updates, Events, Media Releases

Our Every Day Essentials Raffle draws light to the challenges faced by those waiting for affordable housing in Niagara. Purchase your ticket for $10 to get a chance to win $1600 in gas and groceries. Draw takes place on August 30th, 2019.

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JOB Posting - EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE - Summer Student Position

JOB Posting - EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE - Summer Student Position

Posted Apr 23rd, 2019 in News & Updates, Careers

Through the Canada Summer Jobs program we are looking for an Early Childhood Educator Assistant for our EarlyON Child & Family Centre at Bethlehem Place. Apply by Monday, May 6, 2019 at 4:30 pm

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