Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg
Inspire Hope
Mission
Since 1914, Bethesda Mission has been a missionary arm of the local church, reaching out to men, women, and children by providing the poor and homeless with shelter, food, clothing, Christian counseling, and working to restore self-sufficiency for all guests. This mission is accomplished through six ministries: -Men's Mission: 4 levels of care - Transient, Long-term Recovery, After-Care, Social Services -Women's Mission: Comprehensive long-term recovery and after-care -Community (Youth) Center: Mentoring, Equipping, Preventing at-risk youth and families -Medical/Dental Clinics: Health & Dental care for men and women guests and uninsured poor -Mobile Mission: Direct assistance to chronic homeless on the streets -Outreach: Food & Household products distributed to rural poor
Ruling year
1943
Executive Director
Mr. Scott Dunwoody
Main address
PO Box 3041
Harrisburg, PA 17105 USA
EIN
23-1389397
NTEE code
Homeless Services/Centers (P85)
Temporary Shelter For the Homeless (L41)
Christian (X20)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Bethesda Mission seeks to assist those experiencing homelessness, addiction and abuse. We support them by first assisting them with food, clothing, medical care and other basic needs. It is by first meeting their basic needs and forming a relationship with them that we are able to then address their addiction issues.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Men's Mission
At the historic facility at 611 Reily Street, Bethesda Mission is Harrisburg’s only homeless shelter for men, offering comprehensive services, including long-term recovery, for those in need.
Community Center
Bethesda Mission Community Center exists to develop meaningful relationships with children, teens and families in the Harrisburg area and guide them into a relationship with Jesus Christ so that they can be a positive influence in their homes, schools, and communities.
Women's Mission
Founded in 1983, the Women’s Mission provides lodging for single women as well as mothers and their children with a focus on long-term recovery.
Bethesda Mission Food Bank
Bethesda Mission Food Bank exists to provide food, household and other needed items for our various ministries. We also partner with other non-profit organizations in the Central PA region working toward the shared goal of providing food to families and individuals in need.
Medical & Dental Clinics
Bethesda Mission provides excellent medical and dental care for its residents and takes referrals from other agencies in the Harrisburg area treating uninsured and under-insured homeless and low-income persons.
Mobile Mission
The Mobile Mission unit brings hope and critical help to Harrisburg’s street population every Friday and Saturday night.
Where we work
Awards
Simply the Best 2020
Harrisburg Magazine Reader's Poll
Affiliations & memberships
CityGate Member 2020
CityGate Member 2023
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Men's Mission
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of homeless participants engaged in mental health services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Men's Mission
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of students receiving homework help
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Center
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed knowledge about occupations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Center
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In response to our new "Reach Teens" program
Number of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Center
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of youth mentored
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Center
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of bed nights (nights spent in shelter)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Men's Mission
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Men's Mission and Women's Shelter
Number of meals delivered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Men's Mission, Women's Shelter, Mobile Mission
Number of partner churches
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of emergency meals provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Mobile Mission
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of meals served or provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Once basic needs are met and an individual is in the recovery phase, equipping each person with tools for life is the aim of Bethesda’s community re-entry blueprint. From learning to balance a checkbook to finding a Christ centered, nurturing church, these foundational skills help existing guests lead lives of character and great purpose.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Men and women guests are assigned a personal life coach or counselor to work with them on a one to one basis throughout their stay with us. Needs are met and struggles are dealt with. Children coming to our Community Center are given a new focus on how to navigate life's challenges and ultimately succeed. Our Workforce Development Program ensures they are able to succeed in planning for their future.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Bethesda Mission staff is highly trained and has experienced a high level of success in mentoring and counseling our guests. With the support of our donors and partners, we are poised to continue this trend into the future!
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In August, 2019, Bethesda Mission held a grand opening celebration for Phase I of the Community Center Renovation. This project included adding a full size gymnasium, a computer lab, activity rooms and more for the teens attending the Center. Phase II will be next, reconstructing an adjoining facility for children which includes a modern kitchen and Community Room. This entire project will double or even triple the number of children and teens that we are able to reach.
We have just completed construction on a 19,000 square foot women's shelter to replace the old building. This is allowing us to increase the number of women staying at the shelter from the past 25 women to 51 women and their children.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Operations
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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