Brian moved into a Bethshan CILA home about eight years ago. He has made many friends at Bethshan and loves hosting parties with fabulous themes, sending out invitations, and planning great menus and even better playlists. Brian started a job at Trinity Christian College three years ago, stocking, cleaning and making sure the dining room is ready for students at meal times. He has enjoyed being part of the Trinity dining team and is appreciated by his managers and coworkers for the good work he does in the dining room.

Lucy has been a part of the Bethshan family since the very beginning. She was 24 years old when she first moved into Bethshan and was one of the first 45 people to move into Bethshan’s brand new facility in 1982. Just a few years later, Lucy moved into a smaller program designed to meet the needs of individuals capable of a more independent setting. There, she and her fellow roommates were able to assist with cleaning, cooking and laundry, and developed new skills as they learned to live more self-sufficiently. Today, Lucy lives in a CILA apartment building where she shares an apartment with one other person. She has staff support and assistance as needed with banking, cooking and housekeeping. Lucy also has a job in the community in which she has been employed for 30 years.

Sherry came to her Bethshan home in Palos Heights just over a year ago. Her family has expressed what a blessing it has been for Sherry ad how she has blossomed with all of the new opportunities. Sherry has a bounce to her step and is constantly busy - taking responsibility for wiping tables, putting away clothing protectors, assisting her housemates, and more. Sherry loves to shop, loves to color and fill up her notebooks; she enjoys going on outings such as bowling and swimming; and she is always bedazzled with great jewelry.

Cher is a fun-loving, out-going young woman who has been a resident of Tibstra House in South Holland, for seven years. She greets the people she knows with a big smile and a hug. Her parents say that Cher feels so much more independent as an adult, since coming to live at Bethshan. Along with her roommate, Cher keeps up her own room, and is responsible for doing various chores at Tibstra House. Cher’s parents also note a growth in confidence in making routine decisions for herself. It used to be difficult for Cher to decide between options, but with encouragement from staff, she has become better able to decide what she truly wants to do, buy, eat, etc.  When Cher moved into Tibstra House seven years ago, she had some medical and dental concerns. Bethshan has ensured that Cher found and has kept up with excellent healthcare professionals as needed. Questions were answered, tests were done, follow-ups are still taking place, and now Cher is experiencing the benefits of regular care from these healthcare professionals.  

Krissy moved into her Bethshan home in South Holland 10 years ago. The staff quickly learned that she is a talented artist so they created an art nook, then art des, where she can often be found making amazing drawings. Krissy also plays the piano by ear and is active in multiple sports. Krissy enjoys interacting with her friends and the staff at her home and cheering on her favorite team, the Chicago White Sox. Krissy brings joy to those around her with her creativity and her sweet and gently spirit.