Bend, Ore. – Supporters, friends and leaders of Bethlehem Inn celebrated a significant milestone in the organization’s effort to raise funds for a new and larger facility.
Bethlehem Inn Transforming Lives Together Capital Campaign has raised $4,668,700, exceeding its goal of raising $4.5 million by March 2017. With this milestone achieved, construction of the new 18,600 square foot Family Residential Facility and Service Hub will begin as soon as the permitting process is complete, most likely March or April this year.
Construction of the family residence and service hub represents the first major step in a planned overhaul of the Bethlehem Inn’s facility. Currently operating from an aging motel, the new buildings will for the first time be designed to support the program the Inn provides for men, women and families making a transition from homelessness to stability.
The first phase of construction will expand services to families by 100%, doubling the number of available family units from five to ten.
