Preventing homelessness for local children & families
Our vision is a community where all families have access to safe and stable housing. We believe in listening to each family's story and providing compassionate support in a judgement-free environment.
Bethel House is an ecumenical nonprofit organization founded in 1994 with one clear goal - to provide compassionate support to local families to keep them safely housed. We believe every family has a right to have a place to call home.
30th Anniversary Celebration
For the past 30 years, Bethel House has provided unwavering support to prevent homelessness for children and families in the greater Whitewater area. As a small, grassroots nonprofit supported through the generosity of local individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations, Bethel House has epitomized the impact of the collective caring power of a community.
To celebrate these influential 30 years, we’ll reflect on who and what brought us here, highlight the strength of our critical work today, and look ahead to strategically plan how we can continue to support families for the next 30 years.
Our 2024 local impact in numbers
70
Local families received financial assistance, totaling $20,380
39
Participants in our Transitional Housing program (17 adults & 22 children)
24
Evictions prevented by our emergency assistance support
Our Support Programs
Transitional Housing Program
Our year-long program provides a safe, stable home to local families facing homelessness. The program includes required extensive case management services to address the issues that led to the family's homelessness.
Emergency Assistance Program
Our Emergency Assistance Program provides financial assistance to prevent homelessness for local families. From rental payments, to utility bill support, to car repair or gas card assistance, our funding helps ensure families remain stably housed.
Case Management & Referral Services
Whether providing contact information from our thorough community resource guide, assisting a family with filling out a Section 8 application, or offering budgeting & savings tools, our Bethel House team provides case management support to any local families needing assistance to keep them and their children housed.
Client Toiletry Panty
Bethel House offers an in-office client toiletry pantry FREE to any family who can benefit from a few items. From toilet paper, to shampoo & conditioner, to toothpaste, and more, our pantry provides a little "extra" help to families on limited budgets.
Join our volunteer community
We rely on the generosity of local volunteers to help ensure every time a new family moves into one of our houses, it feels like a real home for them. From moving furniture, to painting, to hanging pictures, to light yard work, there are many ways volunteers can support our efforts.
