Bethany House Emergency Shelter

The Story of Bethany House

Bethany House opened in 1986 and can house up to 32 women and children at any given time. We are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide shelter, case management, three meals a day, laundry facilities and supportive services.


In 2016 Bethany House provided residential services to 233 unduplicated individuals who received 9,198 nights of shelter. Shelter participants received 1,456 hours of case management services and 12,593 on-site meals. In FY’16 non-residential services were also provided to 431 individuals by providing 5,845 nights of shelter at local motels utilizing DHHR vouchers.  

Want More Information?

For additional information on this program or for information on how you can help please call:


Bunny Shaw

Director of Services/Case Manager  

304-263-3510


Darlene Hayhurst

Bethany House Shelter Manager 

304-263-3510  

Items Needed

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The Bethany House is in need of the following items: 

  •  bath towels, washcloths, blankets and sheet sets for twin size beds, pillows, floor cleaner, laundry detergent, paper towels, napkins,  body wash (women's) 

Thank you to our supporters

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This organization continues to be successful because of generous donations within our community. We would like to thank individuals and other organizations for their support. We are truly blessed.

 

Bethany House Organization/Group supporters:

   

Arden United Methodist Church, Berkeley Senior Quilters Berkeley Senior Center, Buddha Buddies, Bunker Hill United Methodist Church,  Burke Street School, Catholic Charities, Connections Community Church, Covenant Church, edible arrangements, Eagle School Intermediate School- Girls on the Run, First Baptist Church, Foursquare Church, Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church, Girl Scout Troop 40402, Girl Scout Troop 40411,  Girl Scout Troop 40132, Good Samaritan Class of Pikeside United Methodist Church, Good Times Show Choir- Martinsburg High School, Grace Baptist Church, Groves Cleaning Service, Harmony United Methodist Church, Haven of Hope Tabernacle, Hedges Chapel, Hedgesville Cheerleaders, Independent Bible Church- Lifegroup, Leetown Crossroads 4-H,  Leetown United Methodist Church- Kids Loving Kids, Living Waters Family Worship Center, Marlowe Ruritan Club, Martinsburg High School Volleyball Boosters, Mt. Wesley United Methodist Women, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion United Presbyterian Church, Moler Avenue Church of the Brethren, North Middle School, Piece Makers Quilt Guild, Pikeside United Methodist Church,  Shenandoah Community Health, Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church, Shepherd Insurance Group, Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church Women, Shepherdstown Women's Club, Sisterhood of the Thimble,  Soaring Eagles 4-H Club, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church,  St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship, The Pizza Oven, The Woods Garden Club, Tuscarora Presbyterian Church, Winchester Avenue Christian Church, Women’s March WV- Martinsburg Huddle


Bethany House Individual Supporters:

  

  

Angie Hyatt, Antionette and Wayne Montano, Brandy Dunlap,  Brian Snyder,  Brian McDonagh, Chad Lawyer, Charlie and Brenda Renner, Charlotte Bennett,  Chris Craig,  Collette Hawes, Connie Heyer, Dana Miller,  Diana Brubaker, David, Kristen & Megan Summers, Earnest Tate, Floyd Sadler, George Mulligan, Indie Assam,  Jack Ridenour, Jane Ruppenthal, Janice Cromis, Jayashee Saliya,  Karen Colson, Karen Kwaitkowski,  Katie Erhardt, Kathy Wood, Kay Williams, Kim Layne,  Larissa Horton, Linda Horn, Karen Kolowski, Lanette Lynes,  Liz Helman, Liz Snyder,  Lynette Lynes, Margaret Walker, Marlee Hancock, Michelle Kwaitkowski, Peggy LaGray,  Penny King, Phyllis Coleman, Phyllis Dotson, Prudence Dotson, Revi Kapoor, Robin Brohmeyer, Rose Carter, Roy and Judy Barton,  Ruth Bradley, Sandy Wethington, Sue Callahan, Sunshine Bennett, Tammy Snow,  Tara Comley, Timothy Matz , Wendy Casto, Sylvia Zepp