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Message ANNUALREPORT2025
The year 2025 was a meaningful season of transition, learning, and growth. Bethel Sheltersremained steadfast in its mission to provide a safe place to sleep, a hot meal to eat, andpathways to self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing homelessness year-round. In spring of 2025 leadership changed, and I became the full-time Executive Director of BethelShelters. The transition was smooth, and I am so grateful for the years of guidance anddirection from Pastor Emily Sutton. In 2025, Bethel Men’s Night Shelter served fewer individuals compared to 2024; however, ourservices were utilized more, providing over 25,300 opportunities for safe sleep. This alsomeans that Bethel Shelters provided the most meals ever served by our dedicated mealvolunteers. In 2025, we had a minimum of 550 volunteers at Bethel Men’s Night Shelter,totaling more than 1,000 hours of service. This does not include the numerous mealvolunteers, hair stylists, or intake volunteers. We are truly thankful for all of their hard work. Throughout the year, Bethel Shelters expanded our scope of support available to our guests.By enhancing case management services and strengthening our workforce developmentefforts, we have been able to walk alongside more individuals as they set goals, overcomebarriers, and move toward stable housing and sustainable employment. We invite you to takea few moments to hear the impact of case management and programming by visiting ourwebsite or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of this letter.Thank you for your support and for being an essential part of our caring, committedcommunity. We hope you continue to walk alongside us as we continue this important workin 2026. Sincerely,Alicia Cohen A MESSAGE FROMOUR DIRECTORPAGE 1Programming
OUR 2025MILESTONESJanuary 22March 17April 9 Pastor Emily Sutton’s last day as part-timeExecutive Director of Bethel Shelters.May 11November 6September 6PAGE 2Third Annual Bethel Shelters Supper Clubwhere we had supper to raise funds andawareness of Bethel Shelters mission.Alicia Cohen started as the full-timeExecutive Director of Bethel Shelters.August 21Bethel Shelters entered the second yearof participating in CACH’s RapidRehousing program.Bethel Shelters assisted with the PointIn Time Count, a nationwide count ofhomeless individuals, sheltering 99men. September 6-13 First Annual Civitas Marathon Relay.16th anniversary of the Men’s NightShelter Program. Bethel Shelters permanently increasedbed capacity to offer 68 beds year-round. November 9Love Our Neighbor, our weeklongcommunity event raised money andawareness of Bethel Shelters.
DAY SHELTERDATA PAGE 328KSHELTER STAYS 803GUESTS SERVED 509MALE223FEMALE71DATA UNAVAILABLE
SHELTER STAYSEVENING SHELTER DATASERVED MOVEDINTO OTHERPROGRAMS27guestsMOVED INTOPERMANENTHOUSINGguestsHIGHEST NUMBERIN A SINGLE NIGHT102guestsPAGE 454455guests25K
SERVEDSERVEDEVENING SHELTER DATA377318-25 year oldsSERVED 7062+ years oldSERVED56chronically homelessPAGE 5veterans
MEN SERVED PAGE 6144CASE MANAGEMENTSERVICE TRANSACTIONS 325RAPIDREHOUSINGThe Rapid Rehousing program provides immediate housing support for individuals andfamilies experiencing homelessness. In partnership with the Catawba Area Coalition forHomelessness (CACH) and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) of Rock Hill, theprogram works with participants to identify and overcome barriers that preventindividuals from securing stable housing. Once accepted into the program, participantscollaborate with a case manager to assess their needs and determine housingpreferences. With assistance from the HDC Housing Navigator, participants select fromavailable housing options throughout York County, ensuring a client-centered approach.The program covers full rental assistance during the first three months. From months fourthrough twelve, participants contribute 30% of their income toward rent. Throughout theprogram, ongoing case management and connections to community resources supportparticipants in accessing employment opportunities, job training, education, mental healthservices, and substance use counseling. The ultimate goal is to help individuals andfamilies achieve long-term housing stability, regain independence, and successfullyreintegrate into the community.WOMEN SERVED CLIENTS WHO GAINEDEMPLOYMENT AFTERSTARTING PROGRAM 4TOTAL HOUSED 28CHILDREN SERVED 10
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPANTS INWORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PAGE 7The Workforce Development Program (WFDP) provides case management services focused onhelping individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness build pathways toward employmentand financial stability. The program supports participants in addressing immediate basic needswhile developing workforce skills, pursuing educational opportunities, and accessing resources thatpromote long-term independence.Participants work with a case manager who conducts individualized assessments to identifybarriers and create a plan to achieve their goals. Through Bethel Shelters’ Back to Work Program,clients can gain employment within 10–21 days by working directly with Bethel Shelters on projectssuch as litter pickup through our partnership with the City of Rock Hill and light construction withlocal agencies. As participants move forward, they are connected to the York County FinancialStability Network for continued support. Bethel Shelters also provides follow-up services to helpprevent a return to homelessness.Through collaboration with community partners, including United Way of York County, YorkTechnical College, Winthrop University, the City of Rock Hill, Catawba Mental Health, Alston WilkesSociety, Keystone Substance Abuse Services, Skyla Credit Union, and others. Bethel Sheltersensures participants receive the support and opportunities needed to achieve lasting stability.1015PARTICIPANTS WHO OBTAINEDHOUSING PARTICIPANTS IN THEBACK TO WORKPROGRAM Average Time to Employment1-10 DAYS - 8 CLIENTS 11-20 DAYS - 6 CLIENTS 21-30 DAYS - 7 CLIENTS31-61 DAYS - 9 CLIENTS 8
$2.4Kfrombusinesses$87Kfromchurches$472Kfromgrants$139Kfrom individuals$296KfromfundraisersFUNDINGSOURCESPAGE 8$1.01Mtotal $16KOther
$519KNightShelter$148KManagement$308KDayShelter$21KEvents$112KProgramsEXPENSES PAGE 9$1.11Mtotal
Shelter Advocates:Founders FCU Salt Paper Studios WRHIComporium FoundationShelter Supporters:Skyla FCUAnsley’s Angels Bethel UMCElam’s Rollin SmokeCarruth's Pig Pen Ben Ficklen Interstate SolutionsFriends of the Shelter:Okoye Law Firm McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLCGill Insurance Pier 51Donald Lee MinistriesShopes Auto LOVE OURNEIGHBORPAGE 10Love Our Neighbor is a week-long community event that raises funds, builds awareness, and inspiresvolunteer support while highlighting and supporting local restaurants and businesses. In 2025, thecelebration began with the first-ever Civitas Marathon Relay, followed by Restaurant Week from Saturdaythrough Friday, and concluded with our annual BBQ sale on Saturday, made possible by Elam's Rollin SmokeBBQ and Carruth's Pig Pen. Restaurant Sponsors:Sub Station IIEl CancunAy PapiShowmarsRock Hill Bagels and DeliTega Cay DeliPier 51RoCoLedo Pizza
160Meal Teams10Half DayBlitzGroups 79Monday NightDonationsVolunteers8LaundryVolunteers20Day ShelterVolunteersTHANK YOU TO OURAMAZING VOLUNTEERS!PAGE 11
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