Bethesda Mission-To enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Bethesda Thrift Shops generate revenue for Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a national providers of person-centered, community-based supports and services for thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bethesda provides residential settings, supported-living programs, employment assistance, camps and outreach services, all grounded in Bethesda's Christian mission to offer people the highest level of dignity and respect. Shop or volunteer at a Bethesda Thrift Shop and advance the mission of Bethesda. Store profits provide essential funds to support the Bethesda ministry.
The first Bethesda Thrift Shop opened in a Watertown, WI, garage in 1960. Now, the Bethesda Thrift Shop network consists of 18 stores in 8 states!
