Since their founding in 1916, the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania have powerfully impacted our community. Today, they still have a profound effect through their ministries, including Bethany House.
In 1990, the Silent Witness Project began hosting community-based exhibits to make visible the tragic results of domestic violence.
When the time comes to move on from long-term shelter, finding safe, affordable housing can be a challenge. Step↑Up is a solution.
The physical spaces where domestic violence survivors live play a crucial role in their recovery and well-being.
Bethany House has been in incredibly capable hands over the years, including those of our current Executive Director, Deidra Lashley.
As a survivor of domestic violence, Kathy understood what the women receiving shelter were going through when she began her service as a Case Manager at Bethany House.
Michele Karcher-Clark directed Bethany House through 2001 and has worked faithfully as a consultant ever since.
The Junior League played a key role in early Bethany House organizing.
The Junior League played a key role in early Bethany House organizing.
The Junior League played a key role in early Bethany House organizing.
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