A 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to help Pennsylvania communities establish their rights for democratic local self-governance, social justice, and environmental sustainability. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Community Rights Network (PACRN)
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The Journey Home
The Journey Home is an expressive art-based program for women in the Northampton County Correction. The programming integrates trauma-informed care and restorative practices with expressive arts. Circles of Caring is facilitated by compassionate, dedicated, trained volunteers from the community and local colleges, offering support, mentoring, and advocacy. The Journey Home also … [Read more...] about The Journey Home
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) is a local federally-qualified Health Center in the Lehigh Valley. One of the opportunities that NHCLV offers to patients, community members, and organizational partners is time banking, which is a model that is used to encourage reciprocity and mutual respect within our community by facilitating the exchange of skills … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley
The Children’s Home of Easton
The Children's Home of Easton provides a caring, nurturing environment for children in need, as well as assistance for their families. We provide long-term care to guide, support, and encourage children to believe in their own self-worth and reach their full potential. Our Wellness Program has the motto "Work it, Feed it, Rest it, Believe it!," encouraging all students and … [Read more...] about The Children’s Home of Easton
The Caring Place
The Caring Place is a non-profit youth development center. Its services focus on the low-income, high-risk, inner-city youth of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The educational programs include science, math, reading, and art, just to name a few. Social programs include Sister to Sister and Boys to Men. Our entrepreneurship program is linked to the Caring Coffee Cafe, which is the most … [Read more...] about The Caring Place
Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
A non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of Lenape history and culture, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania joins together members of the Lenape Nation and enyone else interested in the continuing development of Lenape language and culture. The Lenape Nation encourages partnerships among people and organizations, in order to foster cultural, historical and … [Read more...] about Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
Tackling T.I.N.A.
Tackling T.I.N.A. is a public discussion series that focuses on various aspects of economic justice. Our events help participants dispell one of the most prominent myths about contemporary capitalism today, that “There Is No Alternative” (T.I.N.A.). We do this by celebrating the many alternatives that already exist today and thinking about how to use these models … [Read more...] about Tackling T.I.N.A.
Slate Belt Rising
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
Lehigh Valley Bird Town Coalition
Bird Town is a Pennsylvania Audubon program that enlists municipalities to commit to promoting environmental stewardship and programs that benefit birds and people. The Bird Town Coalition builds on this program by bringing together Lehigh Valley municipalities and local organizations promoting individual and community environmental stewardship, with a focus on birds as an … [Read more...] about Lehigh Valley Bird Town Coalition
Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp (Peace Camp)
Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp (Peace Camp) takes place every summer in late July. Founded in 1990, this one-week camp involves children (Kindergarten through 7th grade) and teen/adult volunteers in fun and creative songs, games, stories, craft projects, mostly in small groups, with a focus on peace and justice themes. Registration forms are usually available in … [Read more...] about Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp (Peace Camp)