Mission Statement
To address the
spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and
cultural needs
of people regardless of race, creed or color.
In serving the
disadvantaged of Suburban Cook County,
we will
participate in the development of the community
economically
and socially; promote the educational growth
of both
children and adults and assist in the strengthening
of the family.
Bethel Community Facility
Executive Director, Rev. John H. Rice, Sr.).
Greets Former President Bill
Clinton
About Us
Bethel Community Facility (BCF)
was envisioned 30 years ago by Rev,
John H. Rice, Sr. After, years of personally watching the area he grew
up in deteriorate, he decided that a local community center was needed
to serve as a headquarters for community restoration. Without the help
of bank loans, the center was constructed—brick-by-brick—often
construction was halted for years until money was raised to buy more
brick. The doors of the 25,000 square foot complex finally opened in
1988. The first community crisis to be tackled was adult literacy. Today
there are over 15 programs available to the community.
Our 25,000 square foot building
houses a 5,400 square foot gymnasium, with shower and locker rooms,
barber shop, a fitness and equipment area; a restaurant size kitchen;
cafeteria; day care center; a 50 seat performing arts room with 4 study
rooms; a browsing library for children and adults; 2 classrooms, a
computer lab, a medical clinic, pharmacy and a banquet hall.
