Current Press Releases

Bethesda to Expand Community Options in Illinois (2008-November 18): Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.’s Immediate Care Facility (ICF) in Aurora, Ill. will be closing in June, 2009. As part of Bethesda’s continual effort to provide the best environment for the individuals it serves and supports, the large facility will be closed and several smaller group homes will be opened in its place.

Bethesda to Host Upcoming Annual Banquet at Harley-Davidson Museum (2008-October 30): Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. will host its Annual Banquet at the Harley-Davidson museum. The event, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, will honor those who have made a positive contribution in the field of developmental disabilities.

Bethesda Hosts Camp in Colorado (2008-October 20): Last summer, volunteers from Texas and Florida came to Woodland Park, Colo. for the 2008 Bethesda Mountain Builders camp. Hosted by Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., Mountain Builders is a camp for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Eric Bates Elected President-Elect of IEHA (2008-September 29)

Eric Bates, Manager of Environmental Services at Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., has been elected President-Elect of the International Executive Housekeepers Association, Inc. (IEHA).

Growing Crisis in Illinois for Non-Profit Disabilities Services (2008-September 16)

The state of Illinois is currently experiencing a financial crisis that is greatly affecting non-profit organizations that offer services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.

Our Hope Lutheran Church Partners with Bethesda (2008-September 9): Our Hope Lutheran Church in Huntertown, Ind. recently became a partner congregation of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.

Dr. John E. Bauer to be Installed as Bethesda President and CEO (2008-August 13): Dr. John E. Bauer will be formally installed as president and CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. on Saturday, August 16 at the Schujahn Memorial Chapel of the Good Shepherd on Bethesda’s Watertown campus. The service of installation begins at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a reception in the chapel concourse. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Mike Gosdeck and Andrew Casper Named Bethesda Employees of the Year (2008-August 05)

Mike Gosdeck and Andrew Casper, both employees on the Watertown campus of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., were recently named Employees of the Year.

Bethesda Hosts Upcoming Golf Challenge (2008-August 04)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. will host the 9th Annual Bethesda Foundation Golf Tournament in Horicon, Wis. on Friday, August 22.

Bethesda Honored by Concordia Deaconess Conference (2008-August 01)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. was recently recognized by the Concordia Deaconess Conference for contributions to the education and training of women hoping to become deaconesses.

Good Shepherd Communities Nominated as Best Company to Work For (2008-July 17)

The Good Shepherd Communities, a program of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., was recently nominated as one of the best companies to work for in Shasta County.

Bethesda Wins Telly Award (2008-July 14)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has won a Telly Award for their video Relationships and Intimacy. The video was written and produced by Bethesda staff.

Faith Lutheran Preschool Given Award (2008-July 08)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. recently awarded Faith Lutheran Preschool with its Developmental Disabilities Awareness Award for Lutheran Elementary Classes.

Jennifer Becher Named Bethesda’s Corporate Employee of the Year (2008-July 02)

Jennifer Becher, Corporate Director of Management Development and Employee Relations at Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., was named Bethesda’s corporate employee of the year at the recent Employee Recognition Ceremony, which took place at the corporate center.

Bethesda Employee Connie Horn Wins Award (2008-July 01)

Connie Horn, an Educational Specialist at Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., has won the Middle Management Award from Residential Services Association (RSA) of Wisconsin.

Bethesda Awards Scholarship to Nicole Flygare (2008-July 01)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Nicole Flygare, a junior at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minn.

Bethesda Gives Award to Heather Gartzke (2008-July 01)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Heather Gartzke, a junior at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Bethesda Gives Award to John Harmon (2008-July 01)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to John Harmon, a junior at Georgia College and State University.

Bethesda Awards Nursing Scholarship to Melissa Ulbricht (2008-July 01)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Melissa Ulbricht, a sophomore at Augustana College.

Bethesda Awards Nursing Scholarship to Sarah Wolford (2008-July 01)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Sarah Wolford, a sophomore at Olivet Nazarene University.

Bethesda Awards Scholarship to Katherine Campbell (2008-June 30)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Katherine Campbell, a recent graduate of Dime Box High School.

Bethesda Grants Scholarship to Justin Collopy (2008-June 30)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Justin Collopy, a recent graduate of Century High School.

Bethesda Awards Scholarship to Marcie Flygare (2008-June 30)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. has awarded a scholarship to Marcie Flygare, a recent graduate of Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School.

Bethesda Hosts Upcoming Golf Challenge (2008-June-16)

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. will host the Good Shepherd Communities Golf Challenge in Oregon on Monday, June 30.

Bethesda Hosts 8th Annual Golf Tournament (2008-June-02): Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. will host its 8th annual golf tournament in Lockport, Ill. on Friday, June 13.

Bethesda Calls on State to Ease Financial Crisis Affecting Social Service Providers (2008-May-07): Read about the meeting Bethesda representatives and a group of Illinios advocates had in Illinois to help support the people we serve.

Honor the Past, Look to the Future (2008-March-01): Dr. John E. Bauer is Bethesda's new President and CEO. Read about the history he already shares with Bethesda.

Dr. David Geske Retires as CEO (2008-February-29): After 10 years serving as President and CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., Dr. David Geske has decided to retire. Dr. Geske served Bethesda and its affiliation, Good Shepherd Communities (GSC) for nearly 30 years.

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