3rd Annual Fall Hay Maze
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s Fall Hay Maze. We had a total of 550 maze walkers! Your participation and support helped make the event a meaningful success and continue to advance the mission of Bethesda House—to provide safety, healing, and opportunity for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
We are especially grateful to our volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for their time, effort, and generosity. From donating supplies and decorating the maze to welcoming guests and lending a helping hand, your contributions made this event possible.
Because of your continued support, Bethesda House can continue building a stronger, more hopeful community. We look forward to seeing you again next fall.
Thank You Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors who gave financially to support our 3rd Annual Fall Hay Maze. Your generosity directly impacts the programs and services of Bethesda House, helping provide safety, healing, and employment opportunities for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Thank You to Our Community Partners & Volunteers
We are deeply grateful for the incredible community partners who help make the Fall Hay Maze possible year after year. Their generosity, time, and hard work bring this event to life in ways that go far beyond words.
We are especially grateful to our farmers, Andy Sumblin Farms and Carnley Farms, for consistently delivering, unloading, and later collecting the hay bales each year, and to Bartholomew Properties for generously providing the event property. This event wouldn’t be possible without their ongoing support and dedication.
A special thank-you also goes to Randall and Stacey Bess for creating the beautiful hay bale art, and to Tractor Supply in Opp for donating the mums that added a perfect touch of fall color. We also extend our appreciation to our mystery donor who generously allowed us to borrow square hay bales.
We also want to give a shoutout to this year's volunteers, including the Andalusia High School Key Club and Kinston High School Ambassadors, who made the Fall Hay Maze experience a great community event. We’re truly grateful for each of you!
Date Night
We kicked off our 3rd Annual Fall Hay Maze with a special Date Night event. Couples enjoyed an evening stroll through the maze, complete with a lighthearted couples’ game that added a fun twist to the adventure. Guests also enjoyed dinner from Akilli’s Lunchbox, a nonprofit food truck that provides job training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter, connection, and community support—all while helping to advance the mission of Bethesda House.
Opp Fest
During Opp Fest, our Hay Maze was open all day for families and visitors to enjoy as part of the community celebration. Guests explored the maze, learned more about Bethesda House, and took part in festive fun throughout the day. One of the highlights was our face painting station, which brought plenty of smiles and color to the event. We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by, supported our mission, and helped make the day such a success.
Trick-or-Treat
We wrapped up this year’s Hay Maze with our Trick-or-Treat Night, a fun and festive evening for families and children. Guests made their way through the maze and received candy at the end, with little ones dressed in their favorite costumes adding extra excitement to the night. It was a wonderful way to close out the season—celebrating community and support for the mission of Bethesda House.
