About Us

OUR HISTORY The story of Bethany Hill Place began in the early 1990s when the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston first envisioned a local ministry that would provide people living in poverty as well as those marginalized and living with HIV/AIDS with an opportunity to stabilize their lives. With their long tradition as educators, [...]

OUR MODEL Since 1994, Bethany Hill Place has combined housing with learning opportunities to give the community’s poorest and most marginalized adults, children, and families the foundation they need to build long-term success. To make the greatest impact, we require involvement in education and/or training as a condition of residency and provide an array of [...]

OUR TEAM James TresnerExecutive Director James Tresner has had a dynamic career in nonprofit leadership and is a highly effective fiscal manager, fundraiser, strategic thinker, and organizational leader. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to increasing access to opportunities that allow children and adults to thrive while fostering long-term, systemic change. As executive [...]