Silent Auction

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Liz Tewksbury was was a special woman who believed strongly in helping women in need. She volunteered for the Bethsaida Board of Directors for over 6 years and was an active part of supporting Katie Blair House women.

The magic she created at Katie Blair House during the holiday season was contagious. Each year she purchased special gifts for residents, meticulously wrapped them, and gave women hope and joy.

She was a great friend to many!Liz Tewksbury obituary

Thank you to everyone who was able to support Bethsaida through our 2nd Annual Empowering Women Luncheon! Christie amazed us, Susan motivated everyone, and Channavy inspired us all! It was a great event! See you next year for our 3rd annual Empowering Women Luncheon!

Events & News 2011

Bethsaida's 2009 Events

Bethsaida's 2010 Events

Thank you to everyone who attended our 3rd Annual Gala on March 24 at The Spa at Norwich Inn! Liz Tewksbury was honored in memorium with the Carol Croteau Humanitarian Award

INVITATION

Thank you to everyone who attended our 11/10/11 Open House

Bethsaida held its first Glamour Day on 11/26/2011! Thank you to everyone who made this special day possible! Read more

GALA 2011-photos

	*Christie Sehl* is a local talent who shared her beautiful voice with us to start the event. Watch the video here.
	*Susan Bysiewicz* ran for state representative in 1992 because she wanted to help the state she loved and to give her children the same opportunities she had growing up in Middletown. As a state representative, she won passage of laws banning gifts from lobbyists to legislators, making daycare safer and ending “drive through” mastectomies. In 1998, Susan Bysiewicz was elected to serve as Connecticut's Secretary of the State becoming the first Polish-American and Greek-American to be elected to statewide constitutional office in Connecticut. In her twelve years as Secretary of the State, Susan helped thousands of small businesses start up and grow, she helped modernize the state’s elections system, she returned money from her office budget to the Connecticut treasury for deficit reduction, and she honored thousands of World War II veterans.
	*Channavy Chhay* was born and raised in Cambodia. She lived through the Khmer Rouge war between 1975 and 1980. In 1980, she came to Providence RI at the age of 13 with her mom and aunt. Out of 5 children, Channavy is the only surviving child in her family. Utilizing her personal experiences she is able to assist others in overcoming insurmountable obstacles and bettering their own lives. Channavy is the Executive Director of the Socio-Economic Development Center for Southeast Asians (SEDCSEA) located in Providence and Woonsocket RI. SEDCSEA serves 1,250 clients each year by providing: youth and family support, assistance to victims of crime, substance abuse prevention, elderly services and meal site, health equity and advocacy, citizenship classes, ESL and GED classes, volunteer income tax assistance and the International Language Bank which provides translation in 22 different languages.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!

Thank you to everyone who donated an item for Bethsaida's silent auction and to the various businesses who offered a sponsorship and/or donation!

February 22, 2011 HWDT Press Conference & Open House

Thank you to everyone who attended our Press Conference & Open House for HWDT (Pictured on the left Cathy Zeiner, Executive Director of Women's Center of Southeastern Connecticut, Claire Silva, Executive Director of Bethsaida Community Inc, Amanda Brycki MA, LPC, Outpatient Coordinator, BHS for UCFS, and Congressman Joe Courtney)

The Day - article 2/22/11

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January 31, 2011

Congressman Joe Courtney visits Katie Blair House

Pictured from left to right: Pat Dixe (Bethsaida Board Member), Claire Silva (Executive Director), Congressman Joe Courtney, Norman Gauthier (Board Member)