Our Team

"When you learn, teach. When you get, give."   - Maya Angelou
80% of our staff members are former houseguests, committed to embracing new
​guests the same way they were embraced when they first arrived.

Meg Burkhard

Director
​What brought me to Bethany House was the opportunity to serve women without judgment or hesitation.

Favorite Quote: “Let go of the illusion that it could have been any different."

Lisa Reeves

Staff
Eviction and alcoholism brought me to Bethany House, where I was restored. I made an observation during my struggles that there are not enough resources in the community for homeless women. I vowed that if I were given the chance, I would become an advocate for women that are experiencing homelessness.

Favorite Quote: "Make me a channel of your peace. Where there's despair in life let me bring hope, where there is darkness, only light, and where there's sadness ever joy..."  - St. Francis

Velvet Johnson

Staff
What attracted me to Bethany House was the love of the staff, allowing God to work through them and help others.
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​Favorite Quote: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. (John 3:16)

Chantel Reese

Staff
​When I came to Bethany House in August of 2018, my soul immediately felt at peace. Since then, this place has become my surrogate family. Working with the women at Bethany House is such a rewarding experience and I am truly blessed to be a part of the Bethany team.

​Favorite Quote: “I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.” - Helen Keller
1111 Joseph Ave
Rochester, New York  14621
​(585) 454-4197