A recent grant from Lutheran Services of America, helped to fund 16 new computer stations in 16 Graceworks Housing Services communities. HUD does not provide funds for purchasing computers. With a lack of funding for technology, many communities had older computer that were donated by the community. Providing up-to-date computers with high-speed internet access, helps residents to address feelings of loneliness and isolation. The new computers have empowered residents to reach out to friends and family, attend online bible study groups, research questions, play games, connect with their doctors, apply for and update their benefits information, and order online.  One...

Six Bethany Village employees, enrolled in nursing school, were awarded Sloan Scholarships ranging between $1,000 and $5,000. This year $22,000 in scholarships were made possible by the late Dr. Malachi W. Sloan II, a retired physician and Bethany Village resident.  Dr. Sloan established the fund to encourage individuals to further their educations in nursing – specifically with an intention to practice geriatric care. Bethany Village employees receiving this year’s scholarship awards were: Christopher Haley, Resident Care Technician  Amy Honious, LPN Joshua Hust, Resident Care Technician  Tatiana Lewis, Resident Care Technician Robert Pangallo, Resident Care Technician  Delaney Reynolds, Resident Care Technician

A core part of our mission is supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities with dignity and wholeness. Our culture of faithful caring led Graceworks Enhanced Living staff to go above and beyond when a recent move increased the distance between Trent and his family. Trent had never lived alone before he joined the family in one of our Dayton homes nearly 10 years ago. What Trent quickly found was that it was a perfect home for him to experience living independently, especially when he found a job of his own. When Trent’s parents recently moved to Cincinnati for a...

Graceworks Lutheran Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Coyle to Administrator of Bethany Village. Lauren is a passionate leader with a heart for providing exceptional care to aging adults.

Centerville, Ohio (July 26, 2019) – Bethany Village, a large retirement community, has earned the distinction of Bronze Employer of Choice. More than 600 individuals work at Bethany Village. Sponsored by Graceworks Lutheran Services, Bethany Village is recognized as one of Centerville’s largest employers. LeadingAge is the advocate of non-for-profit services for older Ohioans. The organization recently selected top employers from around the state. Bethany Village was one of only 23 organizations statewide within LeadingAge Ohio’s 400+ members to receive a prestigious Employer of Choice designation. The Bronze Employer of Choice designation runs through the end of 2020. This acknowledges a strong commitment to high...