Bethlehem Housing and Support Services is a multi-service organization serving the diversified needs of Niagara residents by offering support for individual growth through housing and other focused services.
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For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other.
Our Mission
Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, in partnership with the community, provides affordable housing and services to support the personal growth of individuals and families.
Our Vision
Stable affordable housing and support services contribute to a vibrant, caring and inclusive Niagara where everyone has a home.
We believe:
Safe, supportive and affordable housing is fundamental to the health, well-being and resilience of all people.
Responsive and person-centered support promotes our residents' independence, self-reliance and increased engagement in the community.
Stable housing, combined with personalized support, is fundamental to our residents gaining greater confidence and realizing their housing goals and life aspirations.
Affordable housing and support services provide a critical cornerstone for a vibrant, caring and inclusive Niagara community.
Our Values
Compassion: We provide the highest quality services with empathy, hope, understanding and caring.
Integrity: We act with integrity and honesty, treating all people with respect and fairness.
Dedication: We are passionate about our mandate and go above and beyond to deliver superior results through our services.
Inclusiveness: We welcome and accept all people, embrace individual differences, and create a culture of inclusion.
Accountability: We strive for excellence by being responsible, accountable, and committed to continual improvement.
Our History
The organization originated from the efforts of a Christian Service group called Outreach Niagara, local churches and the Social Planning and Research Council of St. Catharines and Thorold. Concerned about issues of homelessness, they wanted to provide affordable housing with support services that would help people who were at risk to turn their lives around. Read More About Our History »