Bethesda Mission

For more than 90 years, Bethesda Mission has been providing shelter to the helpless and homeless people of the street, including men, women and children. The shelter, based in Harrisburg, Pa., offers a youth center that serves inner-city youth ages 7 through 18. A range of programs are provided by the center including spiritual development classes, creative learning classes, arts and crafts, worship time, recreation and snacks. The youth center also runs all-day programs during summer break, offering classes in the morning, afternoon field trips and lunch. Bethesda Mission also offers a mobile mission unit that is staffed by volunteers who provide samaritan service and the gospel to individuals who cannot take advantage of services offered in shelters. The shelter s services include provision of blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing, food, emergency transportation and evangelical witness.