News, Stories & Updates

News, Stories & Updates

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More than five million spare bedrooms a major contributor to housing crisis

More than five million spare bedrooms a major contributor to housing crisis

Posted Oct 1st, 2018 in News & Updates, Housing Crisis

The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada posted an insightful article about the downsizing delay of aging Canadians contributing to a growing housing crisis around the country.

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The Foster Festival: Local Heroes Initiative

The Foster Festival: Local Heroes Initiative

Posted Aug 31st, 2018 in News & Updates, Events, Past Events, Housing Heroes

The Foster Festival’s Local Heroes Initiative partnered with Bethlehem Housing and Support Services for the second summer, by providing free tickets for our residents to attend all three shows.

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Jordan Versluis: Creative Director at CMSIntelligence

Jordan Versluis: Creative Director at CMSIntelligence

Posted Aug 24th, 2018 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes

Jordan Versluis volunteered with Bethlehem by contributing his graphic design talent, web development skills and creative flair to help build our new Housing Hero website.

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John Lee: Bethlehem's Board President

John Lee: Bethlehem's Board President

Posted Aug 1st, 2018 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes

As the Director of the HOMES Programs for Good Shepherd in Hamilton and the Board President for Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, John Lee is a passionate advocate about the issues of poverty and the affordable housing crisis the Niagara Region is facing.

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Low Vacancy and High Rent Costs in Niagara

Low Vacancy and High Rent Costs in Niagara

Posted Jul 25th, 2018 in News & Updates, Homelessness

Niagara This Week released an extremely educational article on how low vacancy rates and soaring rent costs are impacting homelessness in Niagara.

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Housing Hero Days at Safari Niagara

Housing Hero Days at Safari Niagara

Posted Jun 28th, 2018 in News & Updates, Events, Housing Heroes

Join us from August 7th to August 9th at Safari Niagara for Housing Hero Days! Tickets on sale for a special price of $20 per person, with $5 donated back to Bethlehem.

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Celebrating 30 Years with Laura Arbour

Celebrating 30 Years with Laura Arbour

Posted Jun 28th, 2018 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes

Laura first began working at Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, then known as Bethlehem Projects, on May 1, 1988. Now 30 years later, Laura says she has never imagined working anywhere else.

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30th Anniversary Celebration Event

30th Anniversary Celebration Event

Posted Jun 4th, 2018 in News & Updates, Events, Past Events

On Wednesday, May 30th Bethlehem Housing and Support Services celebrated 30 years of service!

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Domenic and Lisa: Fashion in Bloom Organizers

Domenic and Lisa: Fashion in Bloom Organizers

Posted May 25th, 2018 in News & Updates, Housing Heroes

Lisa McLeod and Domenic Cortese have been organizing the Fashion in Bloom fundraiser for the last few years. This year's 2018 event raised over $1400 for Bethlehem!

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Kaylah Zarger: Brock University Intern

Kaylah Zarger: Brock University Intern

Posted Apr 30th, 2018 in News & Updates, Volunteers, Housing Heroes

Kaylah Zarger began volunteering with Bethlehem Housing and Support Services as an intern in October of 2017. She heard of Bethlehem through one of her courses in the Business Communications program at Brock University.

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