Safeco Foundation gives $20,000 to Bend shelter

The Bethlehem Inn, Central and Eastern Oregon’s only emergency shelter for individuals and families, announced Wednesday it has been awarded a $20,000 two-year grant from the Safeco Insurance Foundation as part of its Basic Services Initiatives.

The Bethlehem Inn is one of 42 non-profits selected to receive this grant to help provide emergency assistance throughout the Northwest. In total, the Safeco Insurance Foundation has donated $600,000 this year to help provide fundamental services and basic needs for homeless families and individuals.

The Inn is proud to be a part of such a great group of organizations doing tremendous work for those in need.

The Inn was selected for its successful track record of reaching individuals experiencing homelessness and its demonstrated cost-effective use of resources. Safeco Insurance® Foundation’s support will allow the Inn to continue to provide shelter, meals and support services to the community’s individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

To learn more about how to help transform lives through volunteering or making a donation, please call 541.322.8768 or visit www.bethleheminn.org.