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Bethesda Lutheran Services is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization that accepts donations in support of our mission. Bethesda’s mission is to provide superior Behavioral and Mental Health Services to children, youth, and families. As a Social Ministry Organization of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), Bethesda provides individuals and groups a variety of different ways in which to support our mission.
WAYS TO GIVE
- Cash Gifts — The most convenient and popular method of supporting Bethesda Lutheran Services Promising Futures Fund!
- Check or Money Order:
- Mail to Bethesda Lutheran Services
- 15487 State Highway 86, Meadville, PA 16335
- (Attention: Development Department)
- Credit Card:
- Donate online above or call (814) 724-7510 ext. 228
- Creation of a Charitable Trust or Gift Annuity
- A method to provide a fixed or variable income for yourself, family and others for a designated period of a lifetime.
- Remember Bethesda in your Estate Plans
- Free professional estate planning services available
- Thrivent Members can choose Bethesda for their donation
- March 31st deadline
- Appreciated Stocks or Securities Real Estate
- Corporations wishing to support the programs and ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Services may mail a check or donate online
- Buy-a-Brick — Honor your loved ones with a laser-engraved brick that will become a permanent part of Bethesda’s history
- Sponsor an event. Bethesda hosts 4 signature events each year and all funds raised support our programming.
- Learn about our events HERE!
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The Bethesda Foundation for Children is a 501c3 organization established for the purpose of raising and managing funds to support the services offered by Bethesda Lutheran Services. Because of this support, Bethesda Lutheran Services is able to work to fulfill our mission of providing promising futures to children, youth, and families by constructing new buildings, implementing new programs, and continuing to serve those in need. Bethesda serves more than 7000 individuals through individualized mental and behavioral health services provided in a residential, school, or community setting, and Bethesda Foundation for Children – is able to help forward the agency’s mission thanks to the support of our generous donors and partners.
Bethesda Lutheran Services15487 State Hwy 86
Meadville PA 16335(814) 724-7510Fax: (814) 724-6237
Trinity Center462 West 18th St.
Erie, PA 16502(814) 724-7510Fax: (814) 455-8861
Leadership Center349 West 18th St
Erie, PA 16502(814) 724-7510Fax: (814) 453-5790
"Our services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age."