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Sophia's Journey to Stable Housing
Sophia made the difficult decision to leave her home in the Caribbean in order to escape domestic violence. Determined to build a new life for her and her two young daughters, Sophia decided to move to Canada.
Ride for Refuge 2021
We are happy to announce that Bethlehem Housing has partnered with Ride for Refuge 2021!
Empty Bowls at Home 2021
This past March we hosted our 1st Empty Bowls at Home Fundraiser. This year we are proud to have raised over $30,000 that will contribute to supportive transitional and permanent housing for individuals and families in our community!
Supporting our Residents and Clients during COVID-19: Update
During these extraordinary times we are working hard to ensure the safety of everyone at Bethlehem and to continue to provide support services for our residents and clients. Our support services provide the most vulnerable in our community with the essential supports needed to maintain their housing stability.
Bethlehem Providing Virtual Solutions
Breaking Down Access Barriers by Creating Alternative Service Delivery.
2020 Holiday Hours
Below are Bethlehem's Hours of Operation Over the Holiday's (December 24, 2020 - January 4, 2021).
Giving Tuesday: December 1st, 2020
Giving Tuesday Canada is December 1st 2020, and at Bethlehem Housing we share this Giving Tuesday initiative as your chance to support families and individuals who look to us for a place to call home.
Early Childhood Educators Appreciation Day!
October 22, 2020 is the 20th anniversary of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, and here at Bethlehem Housing we are thankful, and we appreciate all of the creativity, and hard work that our early childhood educators from our EarlyON Centre do each day.
Bethlehem's 2019-2020 Annual Report
This past year in review is dedicated to the growing families and individuals of the Niagara community as we continue to write the next chapter of our Bethlehem Housing Story.
Bethlehem Welcome's Andrea Home
On June 1, we opened the doors to 127 families at our new North Church Court location. Andrea has gone from barely being able to afford a hotel room, and living out of her suitcase, to now having a beautiful apartment. The opening of our new location has finally given Andrea and her newborn son the ability to grow together, and call North Church Court home.
Micheal's Story: My Ever Shrinking World
On June 1, 2020 we opened the doors to our very first tenant who has courageously shared his story. Michael has been living in his new apartment for a few months and we have already witnessed a significant increase in his confidence and independence. His story is just one example of many on the positive impact that affordable housing has on the Niagara community.
Supporting our Residents and Clients during COVID-19
During these extraordinary times we are working hard to ensure the safety of everyone at Bethlehem and to continue to provide support services for our residents and clients. Our support services provide the most vulnerable in our community with the essential supports needed to maintain their housing stability.
Enercare provides Welcome Home Kits
Enercare partners with Bethlehem to provide Welcome Home Kits to families moving into the new supportive housing building at 111 Church Street, St. Catharines.
Seniors Giving Back - A National Movement Supporting Local Charities
Our very first Housing Hero, Sue Anderson, is inviting Bethlehem’s Senior Donors to consider giving back the $300 tax-free subsidy that was issued by the Canadian Government in July to help cope with additional costs due to Covid.
Join Our Board of Directors
Call for applications to join our Board of Directors. Bethlehem Housing and Support Services provides affordable housing and support services to individuals and families in Niagara.
North Church Court building opens its doors to individuals and families offering a safe, supportive, and affordable place to call home.
Starting June 1st and throughout the month of June, 127 households will be moving into their new homes in downtown St. Catharines at 111 Church Street. Many of these individuals and families have endured tremendous hardships during these unprecedented times.
Bethlehem’s Unsung Heroes
We are proud of our dedicated maintenance team who are working the front lines around the clock to ensure that our tenants are safe and that our buildings are exceptionally clean during this time of crisis.
A Message from Our Executive Director
I wanted to reach out and update you on what we are doing at Bethlehem to help our tenants and clients in these unprecedented times. Like you, our team is facing challenges at this time and are having to react to conditions that are rapidly changing. We are taking precautions for the safety and well‑being of our employees while maintaining capabilities to provide stable housing and support services for the most vulnerable in our community.