Missy's Message
Greetings,
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I hope this newsletter finds you well. What a wonderful time we had at the Gala. It was so nice to finally be together after missing the Gala for the last two years. Our moms were blessed by all the love and support they felt at the event and they blessed us in return with songs and the sharing of their testimony. And, even with all the chaos, stress, and negativity going on in the world around us right now, we were able to raise more money at this Gala than any previous. THANK YOU!
All of the funds raised, in any way at Bethesda House, go directly towards the care and growth of our moms and babies. We receive no government support. Our funding is strictly raised through fundraising (like the Gala) and through donations by local churches and individuals within the community. Sharing the love of Jesus with each mom and baby that enters Bethesda House has, and always will be, the foundation of our home. And, for your part in making that possible, thank you so much!
For His Glory,
Missy
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Upcoming Events
** VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS
Duxbury Church
2 Tremont St., Duxbury
-- Tues. July 12th 9:00am - 12:00pm
-- Mon. September 12th 6:00 - 9:00pm
-- Sat. November 5th 2:00 - 5:00pm
** VOLUNTEER REFRESHER SESSIONS
All refresher sessions are VIRTUAL.
-- Mon. July 25th 7:00 - 8:00pm
-- Mon. October 3rd 10:00 - 11:00am
** BETHESDA HOUSE SOCCER TOURNAMENT
-- June 25, 2022
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Thank you for a spectacular Bethesda House Gala!
More photos below!
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Bethesda House Soccer Tournament:
June 25th
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Again this year, we will be hosting the Bethesda House Soccer Tournament at the beautiful Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth. We will offer men's, women's and co-ed divisions.
Whether you're playing, spectating or just looking for something to do, please come by to enjoy a raffle, snack bar, and family-friendly activities. This is a free event for spectators and is open to the public!
Help Us Identify Local Business Partners
Please help us spread the word to local businesses that we are looking for sponsors for our Soccer Tournament. If you have a special relationship with a local business, would you please share some materials with them about our mission and events? There are various levels of sponsorship available for any budget.
Sponsor the Event T-Shirt
For $100, your family or business can be a t-shirt sponsor. Your name will be added to the list of sponsors on the back of the 400 event shirts. We thank Dimark Precision Machining for covering the costs of the t-shirts!
Become an Event Sponsor
There are a variety of tiered levels for budgets of any size. All sponsors will be recognized on the Bethesda House website, social media platforms, and listed on the back of the event t-shirts.
Donate an Item for the Raffle, Snack Bar, or Thank You Gift Bags
If you have an item or service you would like to donate to the BH Soccer Tournament Raffle, Snack Bar, or Thank You Gift Bags, please complete the Gift Donation Form. Please contact Michelle Sherman, Fundraising Coordinator, at fundraising@bethesdahousema.org or 781-535-9643 to coordinate pick‐up/drop-off. Thank you for donating!
Donate an Item for our Raffle or Other Fundraisers
Raffle items in the past have included sports memorabilia, themed gift baskets, gift certificates, home décor items and more.
DEADLINE TO ENTER A TEAM & SPONSOR THIS EVENT: June 1st
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The Bethesda House Boutique is our resale boutique where 100% of the profits from sales are used to support the boutique and our home. |
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SHOP:
Just because you have the means to pay full price, doesn't mean you have to!
Get beautiful items for a great price. Visit the Bethesda House Boutique for babies, children's (through size 6), and maternity clothing as well as baby equipment, children's toys, and books.
Find us at the Kingston Collection (Formerly the Independence Mall) across from Billy Beez.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
CLOSED WEDNESDAY
Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: 781-776-3073
DONATE:
Donations of new to like-new items are welcome for drop-off at the store. Most items are sold for $4 unless otherwise marked. For items that we accept, donation guidelines or more information, visit The Bethesda House Boutique.
VOLUNTEER:
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FORMULA SHORTAGE -- Our Boutique Offers a "Hand Up"
Considering the current formula shortage we would like to share what limited supply we have with the babies who need it. Please call or stop by! (ID is required!)
Part of our mission at the Bethesda House Boutique is to serve as a beacon of light within the community. We are here to help. Anyone needing free formula or diapers can call 781-361-2418 ext. 3.
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Stop by our BOGO Sale on Monday June 6th!
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Baby and children’s clothing* sized newborn through children’s size 6 is buy one, get one free for one day— June 6th only! Books too!
* Excluded from the sale are:
—New items
—Swimsuits
—4th of July
—Maternity clothing
—Baby carriers
—Toys
—Shoes
—Baby gear
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Seeking Retail Space To Better Meet Our Needs |
The Boutique continues to do business at the Kingston Collection but we’d really like to find an affordable location with more traffic. Do you know of any commercial property (at least 3000 sq feet) in the Kingston, Plymouth, Pembroke area where someone might be willing to rent to a nonprofit for a discounted rate? E-mail Missy with ideas! mp@bethesdahousema.org!
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Can You Help Us Expand Our Education Plan Options for the Moms at BH? |
We’ve added EEC Lead Teacher as an option for our moms at BH to pursue in their education plan. The primary requirement is working for 9 months as an Assistant Teacher at a daycare center. We are looking for a local center to partner with. This would mean employing our moms as Assistant Teachers – with a work schedule of Monday through Thursday as well as a slot for her child in the center with a voucher. If you know of a local center that is willing to partner with us, please have them contact Missy at mp@bethesdahousema.org. We currently have 2-3 moms ready to get started.
Also, if you have other on the job training opportunities that may be beneficial for BH moms please contact Missy mp@bethesdahousema.org.
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BETHESDA HOUSE SPRING GALA
The 2022 Spring Gala & Silent Auction proved to be the most successful Bethesda House fundraiser to date! We are blown away by the incredible support and generosity that was poured into Bethesda House on April 9th. The funds raised will allow us not only to continue to meet the costs of running the home but will also allow us to explore the option of providing transitional housing to BH graduates. Your support affords us the ability to provide a customized plan for each mother in our home— offering education, a job track, access to benefits, life skills, and the love and support that is so crucial to new mothers. God bless you for serving as His hands in our mission!
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Support of the business community made this night possible!
A great big thank you goes to our platinum sponsor:
— Edward Jones: Offices of John & Debbie Flanagan
Thank you to silver level sponsors:
— Bluestone Bank
— The Lobster Trap
Thank you to the bronze level sponsors:
— Bellew Tile and Marble, Inc.
— Cornerstone Landscape Supplies
— The Johnson Family
— North River Church
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Interested in Hosting a Baby Bottle Drive? |
Individuals, churches, and businesses who are looking to raise funds to supplement the daily needs of running Bethesda House can become part of our Baby Bottle Ministry. Funds raised through this ministry help us purchase diapers, cleaning supplies, school supplies and other miscellaneous items that help make Bethesda House a home.
Large baby bottles can be displayed with informational materials at your place of business or church. Members are encouraged to donate their change, bills or checks. In addition, small baby bottles can be distributed to members to take home for their own fundraising efforts and returned by the collection date (usually about 4-6 weeks). On average, one small baby bottle can generate about $35! Multiply that by the number of participants and that really adds up! If you are interested in hosting a Baby Bottle Drive, please e-mail babybottles@bethesdahousema.org.
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Many of the donations that are made to Bethesda House come with kind notes or are made in tribute of a special person.
Here are some of the most recent tributes and messages:
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-- A donation has been made by Bob and Linda Quinlan in the name of Barbara.
-- Donation from Suzanne Raps in memory of her husband, Bob Raps.
-- "Dear Bethesda Sisters and Brothers in Christ, enclosed please find a gift to be use however the LORD leads. My mom recently went home to be with the LORD in October of last year. We were able to sell their house to a little family who has one son and needed space for additional children they are praying for and believing God will bless accordingly. I asked the LORD what to do with my tithe on my inheritance portion from the sale of the home. He put it on my heart to send as a donation to a ministry very close to my heart. God Bless, Kelli"
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DONATE TO BETHESDA HOUSE
Donate online through our secure payment form: Donate Now
MAIL A DONATION
Mail a check made out to Bethesda House and send to P.O. Box 227, N. Pembroke, MA 02358.
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VOLUNTEER AT BETHESDA HOUSE
There are numerous areas where you can use your God-given talents to support Bethesda House. Several opportunities are flexible depending on your availability. We require that you attend one of our three-hour training sessions if you plan to provide direct care to the mothers and babies. Our next training will be held on Tuesday July 12th 9:00am - 12:00pm. Come familiarize yourself with our organization, our mission, and the various ways you can support Bethesda House. We invite you to join us 15 minutes before the start of the session for registration and coffee!
Upcoming 2022 Sessions
-- Tues. July 12th 9:00am - 12:00pm
-- Mon. September 12th 6:00 - 9:00pm
-- Sat. November 5th 2:00 - 5:00pm
All sessions take place at Duxbury Church, 2 Tremont St., Duxbury. As we are following suggested social distancing recommendations, there is limited space. Please be sure to register ahead of time.
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Request to All Volunteers-- Attend a VIRTUAL Refresher
At Bethesda House, policies and procedures are constantly changing. In order for us to best support the moms and babies, it is imperative that active volunteers remain on the same page.
We are offering refresher sessions virtually for those volunteers trained more than one year ago. You will be informed via email when you are due for a refresher training and will be asked to select from the following options:
1: Register for one of the next two VIRTUAL refreshers:
-- Mon. July 25th 7:00 - 8:00pm
-- Mon. October 3rd 10:00 - 11:00am
2: Let us know that you are no longer interested/able to volunteer at Bethesda House. Please email mp@bethesdahousema.org to let us know that we should remove you from our volunteer alert lists. We understand that life is busy and that interests change but we hope that you will continue to support Bethesda House in other ways.
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Purchase a Choose Life Massachusetts License Plate and Give Back to Bethesda House
Bethesda House is a recipient of grants made possible through the purchase of these plates. When you purchase a Choose Life license plate, the cost of the plate is $40 more than your regular registration fee.
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Bethesda House is in need of expendable items on a regular basis. Here is a list of our current needs:
- Aquaphor Healing Ointment
- Toiletbowl Cleaner
- Mouthwash
- Trash Bags
- Butt Paste Diaper Rash Cream
- Dove Baby Lotion
- Facial Tissue
- Sunblock for Babies
- Video Baby Monitors (Specific model linked through the Amazon Wishlist below!)
Bethesda House Amazon Wishlist
As with any home, we have a constant need of various household items. We have updated our Amazon wishlist for supporters to help make the new house a comfortable and nurturing home for our young moms and their babies. Check back frequently as we will be updating the list regularly!
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And, as always, thank you for your continued generosity.
Yours sincerely,
Missy Porter, RN
Co-Founder/Director of Bethesda House
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Jeremiah 1:5
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Our mission is to provide a temporary home that is safe and nurturing for young mothers (either pregnant or parenting their child). The basis of our home is built on God's love and how life can be transformed through a relationship with Jesus.
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