In mid-October, we held our 2019-2020 Annual Meeting virtually with a crowd of more than 250 attendees. The meeting featured the above video focused on the agency’s accomplishments over the past year as well as future plans; followed by a live Q&A with Executive Director, Alan Jennings, and Board of Directors President, Wayne Barz.
Jennings, who has been with the agency since December of 1980, officially announced that he will be leaving at the end of May, 2021. Read more about Alan's departure in the Morning Call, Lehigh Valley Live, or WFMZ.
Barz noted that although the country and our community have had a very tough year, CACLV is financially stronger and operationally tougher than ever before. He said that the staff and leadership behind Alan are “ready for whatever the future delivers” including the transition to a new Executive Director, which is anticipated in early Spring 2021. Learn more about the search for the next Executive Director here.
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Earlier this week, our friends at Apollo Grill announced that they've raised $50,000 to help us launch a Scholarship Fund for our Generation Next program.
The total, raised in nearly two months, has exceeded their initial goal of $25,000. Thrilled with the success, Apollo Grill owner Rachel Griffith has set her sights on a new goal - $100,000!
We are grateful to Apollo and the community that has rallied behind this scholarship fund that will help our students navigate the financial challenges that come with college.
Read more about our partnership here.
Generation Next currently serves students in the Bethlehem and Easton Area School Districts and will be expanding to Allentown.
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Did you know that CACLV can help you start your own farm business?
Our program, The Seed Farm, has land available for rent, as well as farm infrastructure like a greenhouse, barn, coolers, and irrigation. Start on as little as a 1/8-acre plot.
The Seed Farm will help you grow your business with on-site, technical assistance and a strong network of partners throughout the farming community!
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COMING SOON!
541 Wyandotte Street
Bethlehem, 18015
This newly-renovated three bedroom twin is expected to hit the market next week!
Our Better Homes program installed central heat and air conditioning, a new kitchen, flooring, and windows throughout. There is a small yard along with off-street parking behind the home.
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CACLV owns real estate (Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse, Sixth Street Shelter, the Forte Building, and the offices of Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown) valued at $9 million with less than $100,000 in debt.
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1337 East Fifth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
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