We are happy to announce Bob Reichard’s promotion to Vice President of Finance. As Controller for Graceworks for the past decade, he has spent 35 (non-sequential) years with us, dubbing himself a “boomerang.” A man who loves a constant challenge, Bob’s proudest moment was completing a full Ironman triathlon. He also enjoys staying active by playing golf and sand volleyball. We look forward to many more years of faithful service! Congratulations to Mike Allen on his retirement after 25 years of service. Mike oversaw many of the expansion projects over his career as well as stewarding the many investments made...

We counted on staff, family and community votes to help us achieve the title of “Best in Dayton”— and are excited to announce that those efforts paid off!  Bethany Village placed in the top spot for both “Best Nursing & Rehabilitation Center” AND “Best Assisted Living” facility in Dayton.com’s contest. As part of the voting process, companies must first be nominated and rank among the top finalists in their category. Once top nominees are finalized, community voting helps Dayton.com and the Dayton Daily News select the winners in each category.  To be ranked #1 among the top 6 nominees from...

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...