The North American entity is entitled Bethania Foundation but is referred to as Bethania Kids. It was incorporated in Minnesota because Gene Hennig (of the founding family) lived and worked as an attorney in that state. Currently we have staff members working in Winchester, Virginia, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Laurel, Montana. Bethania Kids is a registered 501(c)3 organization and member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability). The primary function of the North America Board is to raise funds to financially support the ministry through residential homes, care centers, women’s programs and special needs schools. In addition, we liaise with our colleagues in India on strategy and plans, capital projects, financial needs and status of the ministry. Through trips to India, which are purpose-driven, we support, encourage, care and pray for staff, children and the operation of our ministries in India. The North American Board officers include the Chair, President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President. At the staff level, the Director of Development is in charge of fund-raising and establishing and maintaining relationships with donors. Other staff manage donations, publications, notes of thanks, website, database of donor records, payroll and accounting. The position of Chair serves as the liaison between the BOD and BOT.
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Hold the Hand of a Child in Need
There are countless ways to participate in this vibrant ministry and share God’s love with the children at Bethania Kids.
Originally from New England, I moved to Maryland after marrying my husband, Allen, in 2004. We have two children. Our daughter was born in 2007 while we were living and working overseas in Jakarta, Indonesia. When our son was born in 2013, we began our journey as special needs parents. I have been an elementary educator for 15 years in a variety of roles including ESOL and Special Education. I am thrilled to join the Bethania Kids Board and hope and pray that God will use me in His service to the children Bethania serves, alongside the dedicated staff and board members for His glory.
