Bethany House Timeline

1978

Founding of Bethany House: Bethany House, founded in 1978 by the Dominican Sisters, was created to address the growing number of homeless women and children on Long Island. Built on the dream of providing a warm, welcoming environment, it continues to offer shelter and support, empowering women and families to rebuild their lives with hope and dignity.

1978

Founding of Bethany House: Bethany House, founded in 1978 by the Dominican Sisters, was created to address the growing number of homeless women and children on Long Island. Built on the dream of providing a warm, welcoming environment, it continues to offer shelter and support, empowering women and families to rebuild their lives with hope and dignity.

1981

Purchase of Bethany One

1981

Purchase of Bethany One

1987

Bethany House Incorporated - Opening of Bethany Too, our second shelter.

1987

Bethany House Incorporated - Opening of Bethany Too, our second shelter.

1990

Formation of Board of Directors

1990

Formation of Board of Directors

1992

Purchase of Bethany Too

1992

Purchase of Bethany Too

1994

Purchase of Bethany South

1994

Purchase of Bethany South

1995-1996

Expansion of Bethany Too

1995-1996

Expansion of Bethany Too

2000

Apartment Purchased Bellmore. Bethany able to provide permanent housing for those in need.

2000

Apartment Purchased Bellmore. Bethany able to provide permanent housing for those in need.

2001

9/11 Causes surge in Homelessness Bethany Too used for emergency Housing

2001

9/11 Causes surge in Homelessness Bethany Too used for emergency Housing

2004

Five-Year Strategic Plan Initiated - Expansion of Bethany South Completed

2004

Five-Year Strategic Plan Initiated - Expansion of Bethany South Completed

2006

Expansion of Bethany One Completed

2006

Expansion of Bethany One Completed

2008

Bethany House Celebrates 30 Years of service to homeless families

2008

Bethany House Celebrates 30 Years of service to homeless families

2010

Bethany House Infrastructure upgrade begun. Purchase of Bethany West

2010

Bethany House Infrastructure upgrade begun. Purchase of Bethany West

2021

Doug O'Dell joins as Executive Director.

2021

Doug O'Dell joins as Executive Director.

2022

2022: Homes became licensed under new OTDA regulations, with two houses designated for families and one for single adult women. Launched the Safe Ground for Families Transitional Services and Housing initiative.

2022

2022: Homes became licensed under new OTDA regulations, with two houses designated for families and one for single adult women. Launched the Safe Ground for Families Transitional Services and Housing initiative.

2023

Safe Grounds for Families opens. Bethany House names Katie Swanson as Executive Director.

2023

Safe Grounds for Families opens. Bethany House names Katie Swanson as Executive Director.

2024

Partnered with IKEA, Target, PODS, and Lowe’s, Bethany House embarked on our Beautification and Renewal Project—a heartfelt mission to reimagine and revitalize our spaces.

2024

Partnered with IKEA, Target, PODS, and Lowe’s, Bethany House embarked on our Beautification and Renewal Project—a heartfelt mission to reimagine and revitalize our spaces.

Purchase of Bethany One

Purchase of Bethany One

Bethany House Incorporated - Opening of Bethany Too, our second shelter.

Bethany House Incorporated - Opening of Bethany Too, our second shelter.

Formation of Board of Directors

Formation of Board of Directors

Purchase of Bethany Too

Purchase of Bethany Too

Purchase of Bethany South

Purchase of Bethany South

Expansion of Bethany Too

Expansion of Bethany Too

Apartment Purchased Bellmore. Bethany able to provide permanent housing for those in need.

Apartment Purchased Bellmore. Bethany able to provide permanent housing for those in need.

9/11 Causes surge in Homelessness Bethany Too used for emergency Housing

9/11 Causes surge in Homelessness Bethany Too used for emergency Housing

Five-Year Strategic Plan Initiated - Expansion of Bethany South Completed

Five-Year Strategic Plan Initiated - Expansion of Bethany South Completed

Expansion of Bethany One Completed

Expansion of Bethany One Completed

Bethany House Celebrates 30 Years of service to homeless families

Bethany House Celebrates 30 Years of service to homeless families

Bethany House Infrastructure upgrade begun. Purchase of Bethany West

Bethany House Infrastructure upgrade begun. Purchase of Bethany West

Doug O'Dell joins as Executive Director.

Doug O'Dell joins as Executive Director.

2022: Homes became licensed under new OTDA regulations, with two houses designated for families and one for single adult women. Launched the Safe Ground for Families Transitional Services and Housing initiative.

2022: Homes became licensed under new OTDA regulations, with two houses designated for families and one for single adult women. Launched the Safe Ground for Families Transitional Services and Housing initiative.

Safe Grounds for Families opens. Bethany House names Katie Swanson as Executive Director.

Safe Grounds for Families opens. Bethany House names Katie Swanson as Executive Director.

Partnered with IKEA, Target, PODS, and Lowe’s, Bethany House embarked on our Beautification and Renewal Project—a heartfelt mission to reimagine and revitalize our spaces.

Partnered with IKEA, Target, PODS, and Lowe’s, Bethany House embarked on our Beautification and Renewal Project—a heartfelt mission to reimagine and revitalize our spaces.

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