Nonprofit News

The partnership will center around a farm in Lower Macungie Twp., where according to the Rodale Institute, modern organic farming was invented.

The Athena Awards were presented during a luncheon at ArtsQuest Center on Tuesday. The awards honor women who provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in the Lehigh Valley and who actively assist other women in realizing their full leadership potential.

The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting for Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley's latest ReStore in Hellertown on Oct. 24, 2024, with the store's proceeds going toward vital home repairs in the area.

The Coalition for Appropriate Transportation will double its current workspace by moving to the Walnut Street Garage in Bethlehem. It's set to open in December of next year.

The inaugural Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Impact Conference at Wind Creek Event Center on Wednesday attracted 300 participants designed to bring nonprofit and community leaders together.

After being under construction for a year an a half, New Bethany has reopened its Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem with a new grocery-shopping-style feel. Organizers say it's intended to bring dignity to what can be a humbling experience for patrons.

At a Miller-Keystone Blood Center event in Allentown on Wednesday night, Sofia Groves thanked blood donors whose generosity helped save her life.

ArtsQuest is about 80% of the way in funding its incoming $32 million Cultural Center to replace the Banana Factory arts and education facility at 25. W Third St.

The President and CEO of Miller-Keystone Blood Center is retiring. A new leader has been chosen and he's no stranger to the organization.

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg and mental health experts advocated for an increased investment in school-based health clinics at a news conference at Hays Elementary School in Allentown on Friday.

CEO Tim Fallon has been associated with PBS39 and Lehigh Valley Public Media for 27 years. Fallon announced Tuesday he'll soon take on a different job within the organization and step away from day-to-day operations.

Find your dress for prom 2024 at the 17th annual YWCA event.

‘Restoring Petals: A Live Poetry Experience’ will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Ice House, 56 River St. in Bethlehem.

Community members came together on Feb. 21 to rally in support of Lisa Campbell, the former associate director of the Easton Area Community Center, and contest her firing.

Science center officials are not offering tours to many, but they threw open the Da Vinci Center’s doors Tuesday for school district officials — and LehighValleyNews.com.

Local business panel, networking strategies, discounts on art and more — it takes place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Asante African Art in Palmer Park Mall.

Katarah A. Jordan has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. She succeeds Deb Fries Jackson, who is retiring after 40 years of service with Girls Club of Allentown and the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown.

Parkland School District Social Worker Diane Irish has begun hosting office hours for the Parkland REACH Village, a gathering space and community hub of information for anyone who lives in the district.

With an inconclusive prediction, Sunday's Super Bowl is up in the air — according to the Lehigh Valley Zoo's otters. The zoo in Lehigh County hosted its Otter Bowl XIII, which drew hundreds of spectators Saturday.

In lieu of fighting a lengthy legal battle, North Whitehall kitten rescue Foxy's Cradle is restructuring by spreading their services among volunteers and using a repurposed RV as a home base.

The annual winter arts festival will include a photo contest, vendors, and food trucks. Organizers are still seeking artists and vendors to take part.

Musikfest will have a new music conference in its lineup for this year.