The Mission of Bethsaida Community is to create a hope, a home, a family for homeless or at risk women, by providing a supportive environment that encourages healing, personal growth and independence.
Geographic areas served: Southeastern CT
Programs: The Katie Blair House program provides transitional housing for women who are at the beginning stage of realizing they need help to change their lives for the better. Residents in the Katie Blair House find employment within the first 30 days of their stay at Bethsaida. They are responsible for paying 30% of their earnings back to the agency. Typically after one year, most women are able to find other permanent housing. The House holds 8 women at a time who share all living quarters.
I WAS A RESIDENT OF KATIE BLAIR FOR ABOUT 15 MONTHS. IN THAT TIME I FINISHED SOME MUCH NEEDED SCHOOLING AND FOUND FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF KATIE BLAIR WOMEN AND STAFF I ALSO GOT JOINT CUSTODY BACK OF MY DAUGHTER.
I AM NOW IN THERE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CALLED FLORA ONIELL. I STILL HAVE THE SUPPORT OF KATIE BLAIR IF I NEED IT AND I FEEL SAFE KNOWING I AM IN A PLACE THAT HAS HELPED SO MANY WOMAN.
ANYONE LUCKY ENOUGH AND DESERVING ENOUGH CAN AND WILL SUCCEED WITH THE KATIE BLAIR HOUSE.
THANK YOU
TERESA
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
MY BEING AT KBH CAME ABOUT AFTER LIVING WITH MY SON AND MY GRANDCHILDREN, MY SON MEETING SOMEONE AND NO LONGER REQUIRING MY HELP WITH THE CHILDREN. I CALLED KBH AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS I WAS ACCEPTED. I WAS DEVASTED BEING WITHOUT MY GRANDCHILDREN BUT BEING HERE HAS ENABLED ME TO START HEALING. THE STAFF HERE ARE WONDERFUL. THERE IS EIGHT WOMEN IN THE HOUSE SO I NEVER FEEL ALONE. WE ALL DO OUR SHARE AND TAKE TURNS COOKING SO THERE IS ALWAYS PLENTY TO GO AROUND. I BELEIVE WITH THE HELP OF THESE WOMEN AND THE STAFF I WILL BE ABLE TO GET BACK ON MY FEET. IT IS A BLESSING TO BE PART OF THIS HOME.
THANK YOU
LINDA BOUDREAU
I realy cannot begin to say what a beautiful blessing KBH has been to me. Its like when you are in tears worrying whats to become of you-homelessness or worse-KBH is here with a hand up and your tears are gone. Its as though all of Katie Blairs sweet heart is bestowed to so many-a part of her carries on in each of us. I am truely grateful for the staff like Eileen and Candy, and for so many that dedicate themselves to this humanitarian, Christian,and higher calling of God. God does truely work through the ladies of the Bethsaida Community. My life is full of possibilities now.
Thank You Bethsaida
MARGARET DAWSON
Hello KBH In the storm I called life, KBH has been like a trusted friend that has met me halfway. Even though we just met I feel I can trust in many ways. During these hard days the KBH family has most assuredly lended me a helping hand. I know there will be safety, comfort and plenty of food to eat. By learning from every experience here we all have strength to offer one another.
MAUREEN
To Whom It May Concern
The Katie Blair House has helped me by providing a safe environment so I may continue with my recovery. I am able to get continued support and structure that will help regain independance. I am truely grateful to have this program and this house.
Thank You
DAWN PHILLIPS
On several occasions I have heard women who have directly benefited from Bethsaida Community talk about how their very special programs have changed their lives. The programs are innovative and the results are very impressive! We are truly blessed to have such a program serving the women in Southeastern Connecticut!
I was blessed with the privilege of meeting some of the women being assisted by Bethsaida. They are strong, brave women, who because of the wrong choice of partner, have gone through horrific experiences and are being helped to get back on their feet by Bethsaida. Where would they be without this organization?
I fell in love with Bethsaida Community when I learned about its mission to give homeless women a safe haven so that they can get their lives on the right track. I was very inspired to become a part of the organization when I'd met some of the women that have been through the program and heard their success stories.
BETHSAIDA IS A MASTER PLAN FOR HELPING WOMEN HEAL, AND BEGIN AGAIN. THE PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TO GIVE A WOMAN NO MATTER WHERE HER LIFESKILLS HAVE BEEN INTERRUPTED TO MOVE FORWARD, GAIN CONTROL OF HER HEART,MIND,SOUL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. SHE GETS THAT CHANCE TO LOVE HERSELF AND OTHERS AND TO LET GO OF ALL THE FEAR THAT SHE HAS BEEN LIVING WITH. IT IS A VERY WELL DESIGNED AND MANAGED PROGRAM.WE WOULD BE SERVING OUR WORLD WELL IF THERE WERE ONE IN EVERY CITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THAT AREA.
Bethsaida offers a safe, welcoming enviroment for homeless woman. It is a quality program. The support and strength they get from the program enables them to move forward in their lives to self-sufficiency.
