03/21/2026
โจ Staff Spotlight: Ray Merchant โจ
โFor me, this is not a job. It is a gift. Willow is my heart. Spending time with these women and their children is simply amazing. My heart holds so many stories; each one is so special... and oh, those babies. Being able to see a young woman walk through that door and hand me that beautiful little gift from God. It doesnโt get better than that. I am so very grateful that I have been able to spend the last 50 years doing something that I love.โ
Today we are honored to celebrate Ray Merchant, our Bethany Center Director, and thank her for her decades of dedicated service. ๐
Ray, your life is a testament to faithfulness, compassion, and unwavering love. Through the years, you have walked alongside countless women and children in their most vulnerable moments, offering hope, encouragement, and care. Because of you, so many have felt seen, supported, and deeply loved. Generations have been touched by your heart, your guidance, and your dedication.
We are so deeply grateful for you, Ray, for your leadership at the Bethany Center and for the legacy of love and care you continue to build every single day. ๐