BETHANY HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY
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Mission Statement
Bethany House of Hospitality offers housing and support services to young immigrant women as they journey to independence.
About This Cause
Since October 23, 2017, Bethany House has welcomed more than 115 young women and 46 small children (to prevent them from being separated from their young mothers) from 24 different countries. Most came to the U.S. as unaccompanied children, aged out of the children's detention centers, and are seeking asylum. Unless these women, as they turn 18 have a place to go, they would be transferred to adult immigration detention or homeless shelters. Bethany House offers them an alternative option. Over the past year, with many immigrants being bused to Chicago, Bethany House has welcomed many young women and their children who would otherwise be staying at police stations or the airport. Referrals frequently come from local hospital social workers when they have a mother-to-be or mom with a sick child (or newborn) who is ready to be discharged but cannot realistically return to sleeping outdoors. We offer each resident: + Coordination with immigration attorneys, health care providers and other community based programs to ensure seamless access to services which she will need for the duration of her open-ended stay with us. + Accompaniment as she navigates the complexity of immigration processes which can take years until conclusion + Referrals to ESL, High School Equivalency (GED) or college level programs + Encouragement and support as she seeks meaningful employment + Instruction and guidance in the skills essential for independent living + Help with her social integration into U.S. culture + Support as she develops leadership within the BHH household so she may become a contributing member to U.S. society + Resources so she may grow in her faith tradition Funding through individuals, churches, organizations, foundations & religious congregations provides a budget between $700,000 and $800,000 annually to support a 24 hour staff and support services for these young women with a goal for independence and stable citizenship.