The Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (LVACA) believes that the arts foster appreciation and understanding within our communities and across cultures — to transform, heal, and unify. Our mission is to engage all people as audience members and/or providers in the dance, theatrical, musical, visual, literary, or media arts. As a voice for cultural understanding, … [Read more...] about Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance
Non-Profit
IceHouse Performing Arts Collaborative
The IceHouse Performing Arts Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Bethlehem, is deeply engaged in creating an affordable and accessible stage for the Valley’s resident arts community. In pursuit of this goal, the work of the IceHouse is planned, produced, and carried out by more than forty small arts groups and organizations. Over three hundred local artists, many of … [Read more...] about IceHouse Performing Arts Collaborative
Teaching Climate
Interdisciplinary Teaching on Climate – Ideas for All Subjects & Grade Levels It is essential for young people today to understand global warming and the climate emergency — and to be prepared to take action. The Teaching Climate project is designed to help teachers find and share effective ways to integrate climate and sustainability concepts in their classrooms—to … [Read more...] about Teaching Climate
River Valley Waldorf School
At River Valley Waldorf School our children learn by doing- in a screen-free and nature-based environment. From pre-K through 8th grade, our Waldorf trained faculty nurtures the individual spirit of each child with compassion and respect. We educate the whole child through creativity, activity and purpose- preparing self-confident, independent thinkers who are culturally aware, … [Read more...] about River Valley Waldorf School
WeConservePA
Mission: WeConservePA helps people care for, wisely use, and enjoy what nature offers. We help organizations and individuals to effectively and efficiently conserve land, protect and restore waterways, implement sustainable practices, and connect people to the outdoors. We foster understanding of conservation and advocate for pro-conservation governmental policy to promote a … [Read more...] about WeConservePA
Food Not Bombs
Our organization is directly involved in the sharing of free vegan food. This is based on the belief that food waste is merely driven by corporate greed and has no bearing on the quality and quantity of food that actually reaches people. Understanding that food scarcity is only part of the equation regarding the climate crisis is not only imperative but a must. As Food Not … [Read more...] about Food Not Bombs
Plant a Row Lehigh Valley
Plant A Row Lehigh Valley – we are local gardeners who dedicate a row in our garden and/or our surplus to donate to our neighbors in need. We provide convenient donation drop-off locations across Lehigh and Northampton counties from June to October. Volunteers transport donations received to area food pantries, meal centers, soup kitchens and shelters. Don’t have a garden – … [Read more...] about Plant a Row Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Stands Up
Lehigh Valley Stands Up (LVSU) a grassroots multi-racial working class force for transformative political change in the Lehigh Valley. … [Read more...] about Lehigh Valley Stands Up
Lehigh Valley Justice Institute
The Lehigh Valley Justice Institute is an independent nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization working to develop and promote a reimagined criminal justice system that is equitable and fair for all. The Institute employs a data-driven approach focused on the criminal justice processes of the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … [Read more...] about Lehigh Valley Justice Institute
Afros in Nature
As a collective, we are working to create a non-profit café, utilize the green growing space, and educate people on growing their own food. We're also exploring ways to help early childhood learners build a relationship with nature, as well as a leadership program to help teens and young adults build a successful life journey, based on fostering creativity and potential … [Read more...] about Afros in Nature