named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management Services
Supports residents in securing educational and employment opportunities, permanent housing, and self-sufficiency
Emergency Shelter Program
Provides safe housing and trauma-informed services for women and women with children transitioning from homelessness to stability
Quality Improvement Committee
Board-led initiative to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency shelters for women and women with children experiencing homelessnessProvides emergency shelter in a safe, home-like setting for women and women with children experiencing homelessness in Nassau County, with three locations in Baldwin and Roosevelt. Meets basic needs and offers immediate housing during crisis.
- Providing transitional and permanent supportive housingOffers semi-independent transitional housing to support women in pursuing education and career goals while building savings, including the Safe Grounds for Families program. Also provides permanent supportive housing through owned apartments in Bellmore.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering trauma-informed care and case management servicesProvides trauma-informed services, in-house and community-based health care, and case management to support women in securing educational and employment opportunities, achieving stability, and transitioning to self-sufficiency.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing donated goods to residents and families in needFulfills resident needs by distributing donated items sourced through an Amazon wishlist directly to homes and guests.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Supporting resident nutrition and skill-building through food programsUses donated fresh produce from a community garden in resident-prepared meals to promote nutrition education and kitchen skill development for women and children in residence.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.02M
Contributions & grants$2.77M92%
Program service revenue$84K3%
Investment income$86K3%
Other revenue$78K
expenses
Total expenses$2.54M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.99M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.91M
Cash$2.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$141K
Net assets$4.77M
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PAULETTE CIPOLLA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $162K |
| CATHERINE SWANSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132K |
board members · 12
- ALEX LIPTON — MEMBER
- ANGELA ZIMMERMAN — MEMBER
- BONNIE RYAN ARRANTE — CHAIR & TREASURER
- CHRISTINE VETRANO — MEMBER
- ELLEN FURUYA — VICE CHAIR
- GLORIA ROMANOWSKI — MEMBER
- JAMES LOWE — MEMBER
- JANET DELUCA — MEMBER
- KERRY GILLICK-GOLDBERG — MEMBER
- LENNAE ADAMS — MEMBER
- LISA KING — MEMBER
- MARTIN BAICKER — SECRETARY
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Acquafredda Family Funder — Supported a Bethany House resident by purchasing items from her college wishlist.
- Art Flower Shoppe Partner — Hosted a garden Q&A and donated a flower cart to support fundraising at the Garden Tour luncheon.
- Baldwin Girl Scout Troop 2210 Partner — Created an inspirational rock garden at a Bethany House home.
- Baldwin Girl Scouts Partner — Partnered with Bethany House to plant a community garden providing fresh produce.
- Baldwin High School Partner — Collaborated with Bethany House through a student-produced sustainable fashion show that benefited the organization.
- Daniel Gale Partner — Sponsored the Garden Tour by providing succulents for all guests.
- Dime Bank Partner — Sponsored the Garden Tour by providing succulents for all guests.
- Girl Scouts of Nassau County Partner — Partner organization that secured a state grant and coordinated a community garden project to grow and donate fresh produce to Bethany House.
- IKEA Partner — Partnered on the Beautification and Renewal Project to revitalize Bethany House facilities.
- Jeannine’s Gifts Funder — Shopped a Bethany House resident’s college wishlist and provided essential items for her transition to university.
- Junior League of Long Island Partner — Installed a garden at a Bethany House home as part of community improvement efforts.
- Lowe’s Partner — Partnered on the Beautification and Renewal Project to revitalize Bethany House facilities.
- Mahoney Family Foundation Partner — Sponsored the Garden Tour by providing succulents for all guests.
- Maroney Landscaping Partner — Donated a raffle prize for a custom perennial garden, later gifted to Bethany House's newest location.
- Meadow Elementary School Partner — Hosts a community garden project whose harvest is donated to Bethany House and supports student involvement in service learning.
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Referral partner for emergency housing placements.
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Required referral source for women seeking emergency shelter at Bethany House.
- PODS Partner — Partnered on the Beautification and Renewal Project to revitalize Bethany House facilities.
- PSEG Long Island Partner — Provided hydration stations at each stop of the Bethany House Garden Tour.
- Project Ripple Partner — Collaborated to recognize and award a Bethany House resident with a $5,000 scholarship based on achievement and potential.
- Sceptre Vacations Partner — Partnered to offer a luxury vacation raffle to raise funds for Bethany House programs.
- Target Partner — Partnered on the Beautification and Renewal Project to revitalize Bethany House facilities.
- The Lipton Family Partner — Sponsored the Garden Tour by providing succulents for all guests.
- colleges and universities Partner — Engages colleges and universities as community partners in supporting its mission.
- community support Partner — Collaborates with community support networks to deliver a continuum of care for women experiencing homelessness.
- community-based providers Partner — Collaborates with community-based providers to deliver comprehensive health care services.
- corporate sponsors Funder — Receives support from corporate sponsors as part of its funding and partnership base.
- faith-based organizations Partner — Partners with faith-based organizations to support services for women and children experiencing homelessness.
- foundations Funder — Receives funding and support from foundations to advance its programs.
- government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies as part of a network of community support and partnerships.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive, Integrated Support Servicesmethodology: comprehensive_support_servicesBy delivering coordinated health services, case management, and stability-focused programming together, the organization builds a stable foundation for intergenerational self-sufficiency, because holistic interventions address the interconnected drivers of homelessness.
- Continuum of Care Modelmethodology: continuum_of_careBy providing a structured progression of support—from emergency shelter to transitional housing to permanent housing—women and families experiencing homelessness are guided toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency, because sustained, phased interventions address immediate and underlying causes of housing instability.
- Dignity-Centered, Empowerment-Based Approachmethodology: dignity-centered supportBy centering dignity and personal agency in shelter services, the organization fosters hope and engagement, because treating individuals with respect and as active participants in their recovery increases motivation and long-term success.
- Trauma-Informed Care and Case Managementmethodology: trauma_informed_care_and_case_managementBy integrating trauma-informed services with health care and individualized case management, the organization supports healing and long-term stability because addressing psychological trauma is foundational to empowerment and self-sufficiency for women experiencing homelessness.