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New Program Benefits Employers and People with Developmental Disabilities (2007-May-10)
Connecting the career dreams of qualified candidates with the employment needs of your business; this is the mission of the Community Job Placement Program, part of the ministry of Bethesda.
Honoring Bethesda's Volunteers (2007-April-26)
A blessing from above,” is how Lori Werth, Bethesda Area Volunteer Director for the Watertown, Wis. campus, refers to those who volunteer their time. April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and an annual luncheon is one way Bethesda shows its gratitude.
Bethesda Among Agencies Reviewing Direct Support Professionals (2007-April-26)
The message of a 2006 Department of Health and Human Services report to congress stated lower wages, longer hours and often difficult working conditions for direct supports professionals (DSP) is an equation destined to fail. As a legislative response to this national workforce problem, representatives introduced H.R. 1279, the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007.
Two Bethesda Staff Members Selected to Attend 2007 Nurse Aide Skills Review and Standard Setting Meeting (2007-April-6)
Two staff members from Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. have been selected to represent the state of Wisconsin at the 2007 Nurse Aide Skills Review and Standard Setting Meeting in Bala Cynwyd, Penn., April 24-27, 2007.
New Bethesda Resale Store Opens (2007-April-2)
Bethesda announces the opening of their newest resale store in Rochester, Minn. on March 19, 2007.
Bethesda’s Options Day Service Program 2007 Community Builder Award (2007-March-30)
The Options Day Service Program was recently awarded the 2007 Community Builder Award. The annual award is one of two presented to organizations who create community-based inclusion opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Philip Gruenbaum and David Morstad guest lecturers at conference in Latvia (2007-March-28)
Aurora Central Region Chaplain, Rev. Philip Gruenbaum and Bethesda's Chief Communications Officer, David Morstad, will be guest lecturers at a conference in the cities of Riga and Liepaja, Latvia in April, 2007.
Norma Speckhard receives Bethesda's 2006 Christian Service Award for Professionals (2007-March-15)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. recently awarded the 2006 Christian Service Award for Professionals to Norma Speckhard, Ph.D.
Rejoicing Spirits Ministry receives Bethesda's 2006 Christian Service Award for Volunteers (2007-March-15)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. recently awarded the 2006 Christian Service Award for Volunteers to Rejoicing Spirits Ministry from Exton, Penn.
Timothy P. Shriver receives Bethesda's 2006 Pool of Bethesda Award (2007-March-15)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. recently awarded the 2006 Pool of Bethesda Award to Timothy P. Shriver, P.H. D.
Gwen Gillenwater receives Bethesda's 2006 Bethesda Voices Public Policy Award (2007-March-15)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. recently awarded the 2006 Bethesda Voices Public Policy Award to Gwen Gillenwater.
Bethesda announces scholarship winners (2006-October-11)
Bethesda begins services for people with developmental disabilities in Rhinelander (2006-October-4)
On October 1, Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. began providing services for people with developmental disabilities in the Rhinelander area by officially gaining ownership of the Peterson Health Care of Wisconsin facilities.
Chicago-based Natzke Trust presents Bethesda with $200,000 donation (2006-October-4)
On September 13, Richard Treptow, trustee of the George and LaVerne Natzke Trust of Chicago, presented a donation of $222,520 to Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.
Brown honored with Bethesda Follower of the Lamb Award (2006-June-23)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has announced that the Bethesda Board of Directors recently awarded Mary Jane Brown of Fort Wayne, Ind., the Bethesda Follower of the Lamb Award.
Club of Alexandria presented Bethesda Follower of the Lamb award (2006-June-23)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has announced that the Bethesda Board of Directors recently awarded the YES Club of Alexandria, Minn., the Bethesda Follower of the Lamb Award.
Bethesda offers ‘Building a Disability Ministry” workshop in Marietta, Ga. (2006-June-23)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., a leader in the field of developmental disability services, would like to invite you to attend the one-day workshop “Building a Disability Ministry” on Saturday, October 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta, Ga.
Bethesda’s Indiana Services Receive Two-year Accreditation (06-January-26)
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. announced that its annual Christmas service featuring individuals who receive services at its Watertown Campus will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m.
 
 

 

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