News, Stories & Updates

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Tariffs not good for local food banks, directors say

Tariffs not good for local food banks, directors say

Posted Apr 24th, 2025 in Homelessness, Housing Crisis, In the News, Media Releases, News & Updates

Middle-class, low-income Niagara families impacted most by trade war: experts Amid the uncertainty and instability of a U.S.-Canada trade war initiated by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the impacts to vulnerable communities could be far-reaching. People living paycheque to paycheque or on government assistance programs are going to struggle more to survive, putting increased pressures on local food banks, experts say.

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Community at Heart - Reveal Magazine Feature

Community at Heart - Reveal Magazine Feature

Posted Apr 10th, 2025 in In the News

Bethlehem Housing Featured on the Cover of Reveal Niagara Business Magazine. We are incredibly proud to share that our Executive Director, Lori Beech, was featured as the cover story for the December issue of Reveal Niagara Business Magazine!

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Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Posted Jun 14th, 2024 in Donor Stories, Funds, Homelessness, Housing Crisis, Housing Heroes, In the News, Media Releases, News & Updates

The Rotary Club of St. Catharines, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, has made a historic donation of $500,000 to address the community's need for affordable housing. Partnering with the Niagara Community Foundation and Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, they have established the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Bethlehem Housing & Support Services Rent Stabilization Fund. This endowment fund will support the Housing Affordability Assistance program (HAAP), which helps low-income fam...

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Housing Hero Summer Challenge

Housing Hero Summer Challenge

Posted Jun 21st, 2022 in DIY Events, Events, In the News, News & Updates

This summer, Bethlehem Housing and Support Services invites you take on the online Housing Hero Summer Challenge.

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Ride for Refuge 2021

Ride for Refuge 2021

Posted Jun 22nd, 2021 in DIY Events, Events, In the News, News & Updates

We are happy to announce that Bethlehem Housing has partnered with Ride for Refuge 2021!

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Church street affordable housing project breaks ground on National Housing Day

Church street affordable housing project breaks ground on National Housing Day

Posted Nov 23rd, 2017 in In the News

This project has become a reality as a result of a unique partnership between FirstOntario Credit Union, Penn Terra Group Limited and Bethlehem Housing and Support Services.

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Ontario Trillium Foundation provides support for a Tenant Housing Services office

Ontario Trillium Foundation provides support for a Tenant Housing Services office

Posted Nov 23rd, 2017 in In the News

This $75,000 grant will start the delivery of a Tenant Housing Services program for our new Affordable Housing Development in St. Catharines.

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First Enercare Fresh Start Package delivered to a deserving Niagara family

First Enercare Fresh Start Package delivered to a deserving Niagara family

Posted Jul 7th, 2017 in In the News

The Enercare Fresh Start Program provides individuals and families that are transitioning into permanent housing with personalized packages to help them build their new homes.

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Naturalized Playground Renovation

Naturalized Playground Renovation

Posted May 3rd, 2017 in In the News

Volunteers help provide the families and children living at Bethlehem Housing access to a natural, outdoor learning space in their own backyard.

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