No Easy Fix for Niagara's Housing Crisis
Recently, in a four-part series, Niagara This Week delved into a variety of sources, moving parts and organizations working toward resolutions in Niagara and beyond.
Browse stories about the work of our organization, our volunteers, and other news that impacts housing support and social services in Niagara.
Niagara's Housing Crisis Faces A Perfect Storm
Bethlehem's Executive Director, Lori Beech, and Hugo Chesshire of the Niagara Chamber of Commerce presenting a unified front to politicians to address the City's Housing Crisis.
Matt's Journey to Stable Housing
What would you do if you suddenly become homeless without any savings or support network?
A Guide to Year-End Giving
Follow your heart and save money on income tax by contributing to charity this holiday season. Understanding how much tax you will save is an important part of your decision making process.
Tax-Wise Giving Presentation
Through our partnership with the Niagara Community Foundation’s Legacy Partners Program, we are introducing the first of a new educational series on Values-Based Estate Planning. This educational series is open to anyone who wished to explore Tax-Wise Giving and Legacy Planning.
Rhiannon Barry: Community Engagement Coordinator
We are pleased to announce Rhiannon Barry as our new Community Engagement Coordinator. Rhiannon has years of experience in social services, she is an established community builder, a professional volunteer coordinator and a creative event planner.
Lindsay McKillop: Community Engagement Coordinator
Congratulations and farewell to Lindsay McKillop our Community Engagement Coordinator as she moves on to further her career in event management.
More than five million spare bedrooms a major contributor to housing crisis
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada posted an insightful article about the downsizing delay of aging Canadians contributing to a growing housing crisis around the country.
The Foster Festival: Local Heroes Initiative
The Foster Festival’s Local Heroes Initiative partnered with Bethlehem Housing and Support Services for the second summer, by providing free tickets for our residents to attend all three shows.
Jordan Versluis: Creative Director at CMSIntelligence
Jordan Versluis volunteered with Bethlehem by contributing his graphic design talent, web development skills and creative flair to help build our new Housing Hero website.
John Lee: Bethlehem's Board President
As the Director of the HOMES Programs for Good Shepherd in Hamilton and the Board President for Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, John Lee is a passionate advocate about the issues of poverty and the affordable housing crisis the Niagara Region is facing.
Low Vacancy and High Rent Costs in Niagara
Niagara This Week released an extremely educational article on how low vacancy rates and soaring rent costs are impacting homelessness in Niagara.
Housing Hero Days at Safari Niagara
Join us from August 7th to August 9th at Safari Niagara for Housing Hero Days! Tickets on sale for a special price of $20 per person, with $5 donated back to Bethlehem.
Celebrating 30 Years with Laura Arbour
Laura first began working at Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, then known as Bethlehem Projects, on May 1, 1988. Now 30 years later, Laura says she has never imagined working anywhere else.
30th Anniversary Celebration Event
On Wednesday, May 30th Bethlehem Housing and Support Services celebrated 30 years of service!
Domenic and Lisa: Fashion in Bloom Organizers
Lisa McLeod and Domenic Cortese have been organizing the Fashion in Bloom fundraiser for the last few years. This year's 2018 event raised over $1400 for Bethlehem!
Kaylah Zarger: Brock University Intern
Kaylah Zarger began volunteering with Bethlehem Housing and Support Services as an intern in October of 2017. She heard of Bethlehem through one of her courses in the Business Communications program at Brock University.
CFUW 44th Annual House Tour
On Sunday, May 6th, 2018 from 12pm – 5pm the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) will be hosting their 44th Annual House Tour.
Jimi Russell: Dedicated Volunteer throughout Niagara Community
Jimi Russell is well known throughout the Niagara community for his continuous volunteer work.
Empty Bowls 2018
The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event took place on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Club Roma. This year's event was our most successful yet, raising $40,000 for programming and services at Bethlehem!