Volunteer Round-Up Week of December 18

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY LEHIGH COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Allentown needs volunteer skiers for the ski program held at Blue Mountain Resort on Wednesday mornings.  Volunteers are also needed for the positions of Asst. County Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and Fundraising Coordinator.  Call Patty Feninez, 484-274-8544, specialolympicslehighcounty@entermail.net. LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville needs volunteers [...]

Riverbend Community Church to Host Night to Shine Prom for People with Special Needs

Riverbend Community Church announced today that they will serve as one of more than 350 churches around the world that will host Night to Shine sponsored, by the Tim Tebow Foundation simultaneously on Friday, February 10, 2017. Riverbend will be partnering with Bethlehem Church of the Nazarene and Life Church for this event.  Night to [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of December 11

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, INC., Allentown needs volunteers to help wrap gifts at gift wrap booths at the Lehigh Valley Mall or at Sands Outlets in Bethlehem now through 12/24.  Make this a fun event with your family, friends, and co-workers.  Spread Holiday Cheer while you wrap presents [...]

Warm Up Your Winter with a ‘Souper’ Culinary Event at SteelStacks

Meals on Wheels of Northampton County serves up its Celtic Ale Cheddar Soup during Souper Bowl 2014. Photo is by Joe Ledva Back again for its eighth serving, ArtsQuest’s annual Souper Bowl fundraiser will be more delicious than ever when it returns Jan. 28. The Souper Bowl starts at 11 a.m. with the [...]

Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley appoints new Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley (HFHLV), a regional provider of homes for hardworking families, is pleased to announce the hiring of Holly Edinger as its new Executive Director. Jessica Elliott, the Director of Operations, served capably and well as Interim Executive Director ensuring organizational stability during the transition. Under Jess’s leadership, with strong [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of December 4

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers (age 21+) to step up to the "wheel" and drive cancer patients to scheduled treatments. "Road to Recovery" drivers must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance, complete a background check [...]

Local Non-Profit announces its 95th Library in its 18th Country

Children’s Library Opens in Zambia Judith’s Reading Room, a local literacy nonprofit organization founded in 2010 recently announced that it opened its 95th library in the world in its 18th country. The Mukwashi Trust School, serving 385 children in grades Pre-K through 9th, near Lusaka, Zambia is the latest recipient of a custom, hand-picked collection [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of November 27

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, INC., Allentown needs volunteers to help wrap gifts at gift wrap booths at the Lehigh Valley Mall or at Sands Outlets in Bethlehem from 12/2 through 12/24.  Make this a fun event with your family, friends, and co-workers.  Spread Holiday Cheer while you wrap [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of November 20

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION needs volunteers for “Thanks for Giving Food & Supply Drive.”  Help sort and put donated items into the pantry.  Times of need are 9am-noon and 1-4pm Monday11/21, Tuesday11/22, and Wednesday 11/23.  Call Deirdre Federico, 610-740-5500 x22, dfederico@armpa.org. ALLENTOWN YMCA needs volunteers to help with [...]

Pop Up Happy Hour to Benefit JAACF Early Detection Efforts

Early Detection Saves Lives A benefit Pop Up Happy Hour, hosted by the Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation (JAACF), will be held Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Adagio Seafood Restaurant, 530 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 per person and include Tito's Vodka and [...]