News, Stories & Updates

News, Stories & Updates

2019 Early Learning and Child Care Awards of Excellence

2019 Early Learning and Child Care Awards of Excellence

Posted Dec 2nd, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes

On November 19, 2019 the Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC) hosted their annual Early Learning and Child Care Awards of Excellence. Our EarlyON Coordinator, Tiffany Grant was honoured with the EarlyON Child & Family Centres Practitioner Award. 

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2019 Women in Business Awards

2019 Women in Business Awards

Posted Dec 2nd, 2019 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes, Affordable Housing Development Project, Housing Crisis

On November 8, 2019 the Women in Niagara Council hosted their 19th Annual Women in Business Awards at the Marriott on The Falls celebrating the contributions and achievements of women from across Niagara.  Our Executive Director, Lori Beech was honoured with the Community Impact Award.

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Emily Zwart - Brock Student Intern

Emily Zwart - Brock Student Intern

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

We are delighted to welcome our newest intern, Emily Zwart. Emily is in the Media and Communication Studies program at Brock University. During her time with Bethlehem, she hopes to gain experience and skills by actively participating in the creative process for developing communications and online promotions for our Housing Hero campaign and Empty Bowls fundraiser.

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Housing Hero Launch - Nov 22, 2019

Housing Hero Launch - Nov 22, 2019

Posted Nov 26th, 2019 in News & Updates, Events, Past Events, Housing Heroes

On National Housing Day, November 22, 2019 we launched our Housing Hero Campaign in support of affordable housing and support services in Niagara.

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A Supportive Response From Regional Councillors

A Supportive Response From Regional Councillors

Posted Oct 29th, 2019 in News & Updates, Homelessness, Housing Heroes, Housing Crisis

Following a presentation to share the Five-Year Review of Niagara’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan to The Regional Municipality of Niagara’s Public Health & Social Services Committee on October 8th 2019, Bethlehem Housing and Support Services Executive Director Lori Beech noticed a substantial difference in the supportive response from regional councillors on the committee.

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'Crusher' Bike Racers Support Young Housing Heroes

'Crusher' Bike Racers Support Young Housing Heroes

Posted Oct 18th, 2019 in News & Updates, DIY Events, Housing Heroes

The two inspired 11-year-olds knew that this year’s Energy Crusher Mountain Bike Race, held on September 29 as part of the Grape and Wine Festival line up, would be the perfect opportunity to find thirsty donors. The 25+ km enduro style race course includes lots of climbing, tight twisty single-track that should be challenging yet safe for all riders.

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Niagara Area Jeep Club Raises a $4000 Donation for Bethlehem

Niagara Area Jeep Club Raises a $4000 Donation for Bethlehem

Posted Sep 23rd, 2019 in News & Updates, Events, Past Events, DIY Events, Housing Heroes

Niagara Area Jeep Club Raises a $4000 donation for Bethlehem. On August 24th, 2019 if you owned a Jeep, the challenge was to get it as covered in as much mud as possible!

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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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Job Posting: Community Support Worker - Full Time Parental Leave Coverage

Job Posting: Community Support Worker - Full Time Parental Leave Coverage

Posted Sep 4th, 2019 in Careers

We are currently seeking a Community Support Worker to add to our team. The role of the Community Support Worker is to provide support in an effort to assist clients to maintain safe and stable housing while residing in our housing units or in the community on an outreach basis.

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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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