Nonprofit News

The 2024 fundraising efforts comes on the heels of the most successful campaign the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has ever had. It raised a record-breaking $25 million last year.

Jose Rivera is the new community engagement coordinator at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, connecting families with food, education and other resources.

The inaugural Firefighter Appreciation Picnic was held Sunday at Ontelaunee Park in New Tripoli. It was hosted by the Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation.

On July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon counties will merge with the Greater Valley YMCA in Pen Argyl to form the River Crossing YMCA.

The blast furnaces that have become a symbol of Bethlehem's revitalization haven't been illuminated at night for weeks. With thousands set to descend on SteelStacks soon for the Fourth of July and Musikfest, the reasons why remain a mystery.

The first annual KidsPeace Dodgeball Tournament was held Thursday. It raised money for the Orefield-based nonprofit, which provides behavioral and mental health services to children.

Northampton County Council on Thursday approved nearly $650,000 in Livable Landscapes grants, most focused on expanding or improving the public trails.

US Rep. Susan Wild, D-7th District, and USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited the Greater Valley YMCA in Pen Argyl on Thursday for the kickoff of its Summer Nutrition Program.

People in the Lehigh Valley are struggling more to pay for essentials such as rent, food and health care compared to the rest of Pennsylvania, according to a study by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

A new 26-page report, "Preserving Pennsylvania's Bridges," by The National Transportation Group says a significant number of the state's bridges have surpassed or are approaching 50 years old, and new funding is needed to prevent significant issues in deterioration.

Third generation Lehigh Valley resident Ashley Coleman will lead the Bradbury-Sullivan Center as it expands its programming over the next few years.

The perennial treat is arriving soon to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, which includes Lehigh and Northampton counties.

The grant was originally announced in September, but budget complications delayed the delivery of the money to New Bethany Ministries homeless shelter in Bethlehem.

The Smart Loading Zone program is expected to make more space for deliveries and a higher turnover of short-term parking.

Bradbury-Sullivan will host its first-ever "First Saturdays" this weekend, as part of an effort to expand its reach to families.

Sen. Bob Casey's office has planned a news conference for Friday, highlighting "millions" for the Bethlehem shelter — without saying an exact dollar amount yet.

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, had a healthy first season in 2022.

The grant will cover pre-construction and land development expenses in Upper Saucon Township. The new YMCA has been on the drawing board for years. Officials hope to open in in 2025.

Emmaus Borough Councilman John W. Hart will not seek reelection in order to serve as president and board member of the new nonprofit Emmaus Community Foundation.

The staff at Bethlehem Area Public Library has released its list of favorite books for 2022.

There isn’t a waitlist for tickets, but there will be a livestream of the Peeps Chick Drop.

Psychologist Georgia Bomgardner on how timeless breathing and observation techniques can help kids during a period that some are calling a mental health crisis.