15 Mar 2026 Faulkner County’s Bethlehem House hosts Valentine’s Day Gala

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Bethlehem House hosted a carnival-themed Valentine’s Day Gala on Feb. 5 at Central Baptist Church. It was an evening of games, music, silent and live auctions and dinner.

Amy Dusek (from left), Aimee Prince and Melissa Dyson.

A panel of three people shared heartwarming stories about how participating in the Bethlehem House program changed their lives. Bethlehem House serves more than 100 people each year during their journey out of homelessness.

Front row, Anna Massery (from left), Christy Trantina, Lisa Kordsmeier and Nancy Unverferth; back row, Robert Massery, Jason Trantina, Glen Kordsmeier, Peggy O’Reilly and Jim Unverferth.

In late 1989, a group of Conway citizens came together with a shared concern for the unsheltered in the community. They saw hopelessness, fear, shame, and emotional and physical pain. The citizens formed Bethlehem House, Conway’s first and only homeless service. The house opened in 1994 to fill the gap for individuals and families by providing temporary housing while they are motivated and empowered to become independent, productive and self-sufficient. 

LEFT: Chris and Onise Taylor. MIDDLE: Mary Bolling and Anabelle Bolling. RIGHT: Darcey Roberts and Myles Fulmer.

Bethlehem House has a 30-year history of working with homeless individuals and has witnessed thousands of lives changed. The facility at 1115 Parkway Ave. can house 38 individuals, including children and families.