1250 Portland Avenue

P.O. Box 37

Chicago Heights, IL 60412

708-758-5585 (Phone)

708-758-5589(Fax)

Job Training

708-758-0885 (Phone)

708-758-0823 (Fax)

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  (L).

shown with 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.