The Bethel Project

Shelter is a basic human need. Yet statistics show that over 7 out of 10 people are one paycheck, one life crisis, away from homelessness. There are many faces of homelessness.  And there is a huge housing shortage for a growing, yet under-served demographic of single women who are not chronically homeless, that cannot or will not go to shelters. They may be living in their cars and may include seniors or veterans.  They may be homeless due to addictions, divorce, fleeing domestic abuse, mental or physical illness (e.g. COVID or living with HIV), relocation and/or economic hardship.

 The Bethel Project's central goal is to help reduce the incidences of homelessness in the DFW area.

Our organization consists of three components:

1. Safe, sanitary, affordable shared housing; an alternative to shelters and expensive motels

2. Referrals. We work closely with our community partners for homelessness solutions

3.  Resources: Access to life coaching, including financial literacy, to prepare our women for permanent housing; and spiritual and personal development, including encouraging faith-based curriculum to help our women overcome mental and emotional trauma, caused or exacerbated by homelessness. 

 We are excited to have recently obtained a dedicated residence that can accommodate up to 8 women for a period of 6-24 months or longer, if warranted. This campaign will get vulnerable women off the street and into safe and sanitary accommodations where they aren't afraid to close their eyes at night, have clean clothes and bedding, can take showers (and not have to wash up in public restrooms) and prepare healthy meals.

The Bethel Project, a place to call HOME.

 Make a donation TODAY to give hope and a home to vulnerable homeless women.

" LIVING IN MY CAR" 

 The Bethel Project really came through for me at a time when my world came crashing down. I went through a divorce after 12 years of marriage and one year later, my mom passed away. At that point, my mental and emotional state was questionable. I lost everything and ended up homeless and living in my car.

 I came to The Bethel Project and thus began my road to recovery. God provided a place of refuge where I could transition and start my life over.  I also attended life coaching classes so I could solely focus on the healing process.

 I transitioned from the Bethel Project exactly one year later. Today I am  dedicated to empowering divorced women like myself to reclaim their identity and redefine their life’s purpose by healing past hurts and leveling up to embrace a new standard of living.

 I am grateful to The Bethel Project for giving me an opportunity to transform my life. I am forever grateful for the grace and mercy of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 Christine S.

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I am currently a resident at Bethel House.

After spending the past year in transition, (often living in motels) and really struggling, I am now beginning a new chapter. While starting over can be challenging, residing at Bethel House has provided me with peace for the first time in a long time. It has truly been a blessing for me.

Thank you, Bethel Project, for your time and assistance.

Shawn Smith