Rittle, the executive director of New Bethany, Inc., brings valuable experience to the Bethlehem Housing Authority. The Bethlehem Housing Authority (BHA) has named John Marc Rittle, executive director of New Bethany, Inc., as chairperson of its board of commissioners. Rittle, who has dedicated his career to finding solutions to hunger and homelessness, was elected chairperson…
The discussion included representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s University Health Network, and more. On Wednesday, April 1, New Bethany hosted a roundtable discussion with local leadership and community members to discuss the importance of access to healthy food. Roundtable panelists included: Secretary…
The funding will support New Bethany’s Southside Drop-in Center Digital Inclusion Project. New Bethany Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, received $18,000 from the 2025-26 Trusted Response Fund (TRF). Part of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation’s Capacity Building Leadership Grantmaking, the funds…
Adrienne Kwiatek-Holub’s relationship with New Bethany began after being invited to our annual meeting, Souper Day. While attending the luncheon and witnessing impactful stories, she gained more than an understanding of our mission; she developed a deep respect for our transformative community work. Whether it’s housing, food access, or providing wraparound services, our comprehensive approach…
Born and raised in South Bethlehem, Georgine Olexa’s connection to New Bethany feels very personal. She has been familiar with our work to meet the basic needs of this community since being introduced to the organization in the late 1990’s. Our mission resonated with Georgine as she sees her own family’s journey reflected in New…
