Community Action Lehigh Valley

🚨 LAST CALL for Annual Meeting sponsorship opportunities! 🚨 Submissions are due by the end of this week, October 11th. Don't miss your chance to have your business featured at our 60th Annual Meeting and showcase your support for neighborhood revitalization. Sponsors will also be highlighted in our 2023-2024 Annual Report! Ready to make a direct impact? Contact Barbara Kochard, our Associate Executive Director of Development, at [email protected] to learn more about sponsorships, or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eR252kUv And to our general public, tickets are on sale now! We're excited to celebrate six decades of dedicated service and community impact. This year, we’ll be spotlighting our neighborhood revitalization programs, showcasing how they encourage youth engagement, drive economic success, and enhance community pride. At Community Action, our programs are deeply interconnected and integral to building a stronger, more cohesive community. Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference. In community, we find unity. Tickets are $60 per guest and include lunch: https://lnkd.in/exhGPyzH

Despite the humid weather, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our Take Action Against Hunger event at Black River Farms in honor of #HungerActionMonth. It was a fantastic evening filled with trivia, wine, tasty treats from Butterhead Kitchen, and even some grape harvesting! A HUGE thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new supporters. Together, we raised approximately $15,000 to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank's programs. We also extend our thanks to the elected officials who showed their support, including representatives from the offices of Senator Bob Casey, Representative Joshua Siegel, Senator Jarrett Coleman, Representative Zach Mako, and more!

Are you a passionate leader dedicated to making a direct impact in your community? Do you have experience in the nonprofit sector and are ready to lead a team? 🤝 This is your opportunity to join the leadership team at Community Action Lehigh Valley! We are currently hiring for two key roles: Director of the Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown and Associate Executive Director for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania in Nazareth. Visit our careers page for more details and to see if one of these positions is the right fit for you: https://lnkd.in/gsBnmkMj Community Action covers 90% of healthcare costs, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and additional benefits!⁠

At Community Action Lehigh Valley, we’re proud that approximately 25% of our workforce identifies as Hispanic or Latino! Working alongside such a diverse group of colleagues strengthens our agency and enhances our ability to serve the community. To celebrate this Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our Hispanic/Latino employees to share what their heritage means to them and how it influences their work in the nonprofit sector. Check out our latest blog post for inspiring stories and some memorable quotes from our team: https://lnkd.in/e6zsy24w We thank our staff, this month and every month, for their contributions and for proudly representing the Lehigh Valley and beyond!

Is your company interested in sponsoring our upcoming Annual Meeting in November? Join us in directly contributing to neighborhood revitalization and supporting one of the largest nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley—we can’t do it without you! Learn how you can be featured in our 2023-2024 Annual Report, be recognized as a sponsor at the event, and more. For more information, please contact our Associate Executive Director for Development, Barbara Kochard, at [email protected]. To learn more about our upcoming Annual Meeting and register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/exhGPyzH

Have you heard about Slate Belt Rising's "Commercial Subsidy Lease Program"? We offer approved businesses substantial financial support, covering 100% of their lease (up to $1,500) for the first three months and then 50% (up to $750) for the following three months! Recently, we had the opportunity to interview three participants in the Commercial Subsidy Lease program. These small business owners have been able to keep their businesses afloat and continue growing, thanks in part to Community Action Lehigh Valley’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program, Slate Belt Rising, led by Director Brian Fenstermaker. Read more about these inspiring testimonials from local small-business owners like John, owner of Broadway Games in Bangor; Selena, owner of Just Dance Dance Studio in Pen Argyl; and Fran, owner of Pilates and Wellness in Bangor on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e5S8H23m PS: These small business owners are now connecting with Lynn Schoof from our partner program, Rising Tide Community Loan Fund, to receive free marketing and communications assistance!

Are you a nonprofit leader with a passion for addressing food insecurity? Do you have experience in community organizing, advocacy, or direct service as it relates to the food banking industry? Join us at Second Harvest Food Bank in Nazareth, a program of Community Action Lehigh Valley, and take on the exciting opportunity to lead our team in making a real difference in the lives of families in our community. You will collaborate with senior management to lead program development, financial management, and grant administration. Your role includes overseeing food bank operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering agency partnerships, and representing us within the Feeding America network. Your innovation and problem-solving will help provide food assistance, engage the community, and advocate for those facing food insecurity, making a meaningful impact. CALV covers 90% of healthcare costs, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and additional benefits! To learn more about this role and view the full job description, please visit our Careers page at https://lnkd.in/gsBnmkMj

Mark your calendar or register today to join us for Community Action Lehigh Valley's 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting! We're excited to celebrate six decades of dedicated service and community impact. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eR252kUv This year, we’ll be spotlighting our neighborhood revitalization programs, showcasing how they encourage youth engagement, drive economic success, and enhance community pride. At Community Action, our programs are deeply interconnected and integral to building a stronger, more cohesive community. Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference. In community, we find unity. For information on sponsorship opportunities for our 2024 Annual Meeting, as well as details on how you can be featured in our annual report and advertised at the event, please contact Barbara Kochard, our Associate Executive Director of Development. Your support directly benefits our Lehigh Valley community. Photo: Marco Calderon at Yosko Park

Are you a leader with a passion for supporting families experiencing homelessness? Join us at the Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown, a program of Community Action Lehigh Valley, for an exciting opportunity to lead our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of families with children. In this role, you'll have the chance to implement innovative solutions and advocate for our homeless population, where your problem-solving skills and empathetic approach will truly shine. CALV covers 90% of healthcare costs, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and additional benefits! To learn more about this role and view the full job description, please visit our Careers page at https://lnkd.in/gsBnmkMj.