Jaindl Farms and B.Braun donate over 40,000 lbs. of food to aid relief efforts CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / JAINDL FARMS Haiti had still not recovered from the 2010 earthquake that killed 200,000 people when Hurricane Matthew hit last month. Since the strongest storm in a half-century struck Haiti, there has been a global outcry [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION, Allentown needs volunteers (18+ years) for a “Thanks for Giving Food & Supply Drive.” Adopt a location, drive a Rothrock van, sort incoming donations and organize the pantry at the Mission. Dates are from 4-7pm Friday 11/18, 10am-3pm Saturday 11/19, or stay as late [...]
On Thursday, Oct 27, Third Street Alliance for Women & Children held a special VIP event for the announcement of several new projects. The organization revealed its new logo and rebranding project. Designed by Sarah Clark of Kudu Creative, the new logo uses an open gate as the icon to represent TSA. The open gate [...]
Burn off those Thanksgiving Day calories with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ 14th Annual Historic Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk on Saturday, November 26. This family and dog-friendly, picturesque USATF-certified course begins in the historic Colonial Industrial Quarter, located at 459 Old York Road, and winds through the National Historic Landmark District of [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown is in great need of help from 9am-3pm for their Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 11. Help is needed to escort their residents to the auditorium so they can shop. Volunteers are also needed at the tables, with the bake sale, [...]
2016 Freedom Through Literacy Award Winner Ms. Kelly Stoops, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley, Pa. Judith’s Reading Room kicked off its 2017 Freedom Through Literacy Award over the weekend at the 2016 Keystone State Reading Association’s (KSRA) 49th annual conference in Seven Springs, PA. Board members staffed a display that highlighted the organization’s 2016 [...]
ArtsQuest Glass Studio Unveils Linny Award for Inaugural Linny Awards Presentation 2016 Linny Award created at the ArtsQuest Glass Studio. Photo credit: Olaf Starorypinski The inaugural Linny Awards on Nov. 10 will honor philanthropist Marlene 'Linny' Fowler and her legacy of supporting dozens of local youth, community and arts organizations through her volunteerism [...]
The 14th annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards will be held Tuesday, November 1st at DeSales University, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. This event, which is coordinated and hosted by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, is held annually to honor the corporate employees, teams and organizations that are nominated by local nonprofits or businesses. [...]
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 [...]
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lehigh Valley Mall partnered with the Philadelphia chapter of Susan G. Komen to host a Survivor Shopping Spree. Lehigh Valley Mall Guest Services Representative Zenelle Bellamy and Felicia Johnson On Saturday, October 8, Felicia Johnson visited Lehigh Valley Mall where she was presented with a Simon [...]
