Slate Belt Rising (SBR) is a neighborhood revitalization initiative designed to integrate and capitalize on the substantial assets of the individual Slate Belt communities. By leveraging the unique history, architecture, and culture of each municipality into a regional approach, SBR will use a Neighborhood Partnership Plan to foster comprehensive community and economic … [Read more...] about Slate Belt Rising
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Community Exchange Time Dollar Network
Community Exchange is a “neighbor to neighbor” intergenerational model of Time Banks USA. Community Exchange connects individuals and organizations in a supportive network that respects the gifts and assets of all members and values all service provided equally. One hour of service earns one Time Credit. Time Credits are used to request services from others in the network. The … [Read more...] about Community Exchange Time Dollar Network
Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown (CADCA)
The Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown works toward the stabilization of neighborhoods and the economic empowerment of residents by enabling and encouraging them to develop and own businesses in the neighborhood. Through training and business related programs, projects, and initiatives, CADCA promotes a diversified economy of small-scale, locally owned … [Read more...] about Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown (CADCA)
Easton Hunger Coalition
Founded in 2014 to provide a forum for all the agencies, groups, and individuals who have interest in hunger and food insufficiency in the Easton area. We encompass a variety of groups, including local government, educators, students of all ages, nonprofit agencies, health care providers, emergency food pantries, free c The Coalition, founded in 2014, is an unincorporated … [Read more...] about Easton Hunger Coalition
Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem
Based on a belief in economic and social justice, we improve the quality of life in south Bethlehem by fostering economic opportunity, promoting community development, and empowering residents to actively participate in the decision-making processes regarding the future of our diverse community. … [Read more...] about Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem
Circle of Seasons Charter School
A public school guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education. An innovative leader transforming public education. We meet our 21st century students’ diverse needs using a holistic, child-development based approach, teachers, staff, and parents work together to support children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and academic needs. We foster enthusiasm for … [Read more...] about Circle of Seasons Charter School
Artisans Co-Lab
Facilitates individual and collaborative creativity of local artisans producing original, hand-crafted work. Provides a range of private workshop spaces from 50 to 1500 square feet for as little as $50 a month. By providing resources and networking opportunities, the Co-Lab promotes and elevates local art and artists in the Lehigh Valley. In-house tools: 10” 220v table saw, 18” … [Read more...] about Artisans Co-Lab
Lehigh Valley Arts Council
Incorporated in 1991 as a nonprofit arts-service organization, our mission is: To promote the value of the arts, foster collaboration in the community, and encourage arts engagement for all people in the Lehigh Valley. The region’s central voice for the arts, the Arts Council has 127 nonprofit organizations, 54 businesses, and 640 individual artists and arts patrons. … [Read more...] about Lehigh Valley Arts Council
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF)
We are not a typical environmental organization. We assist communities to develop first-in-the-nation, groundbreaking laws to protect rights—including worker, environmental, and democratic rights, and rights of nature. CELDF provides free and low cost legal services, grassroots organizing, and education, to communities, states, and countries facing injustice. We help them to … [Read more...] about Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF)
Easton Mural Project
Easton Murals is dedicated to the creation of public murals in Easton, to improve the visual landscape of the City and create opportunities for the artistic community. The initial phase focuses on high profile locales to garner attention and help raise funds for future expansion of the project. Our goal is to spread into the surrounding neighborhoods once the program has been … [Read more...] about Easton Mural Project