West Side residents have a life expectancy of 69 years, which is 16 years less than residents of the Loop, just a 15-minute train ride away. Bethel New Life has a vision that will close the gap for our Community of Elders and the communities we serve by standing up the following initiatives to create healthcare career opportunities, provide access to fresh produce, create learning opportunities around sustainability for our children, create affordable space for local nonprofits and provide housing opportunities for veterans that include supportive services.