To Gena Holmes, being part of the Lehigh Valley community is more than living here; it’s about getting involved, supporting the well-being of others, and being a part of a village that is equally as committed to those goals. In her search for that village, she found New Bethany’s Board of Directors, where she shares…
César Córdova Collao brings a deep commitment to equity and community partnership to the role. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the appointment of César Córdova Collao as the president of the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. “César brings…
The 2026 Community Impact Award, presented by The Preventive Measures Foundation, honors individuals whose work has created meaningful, measurable change in the community. The Preventive Measures Foundation (The PM Foundation) named New Bethany Inc’s Executive Director, John Marc Rittle, the recipient of this year’s Community Impact Award at the third annual Fire & Ice Gala,…
New Bethany’s Residential Services programming provides more than a safe place to live. It offers guidance, support and resources that empower residents to achieve lasting independence. Through personalized case management, life skills coaching, and community connections, participants gain the tools they need to build stable, self-sufficient lives. So far in 2025, 26 households have successfully…
At New Bethany, we are aware of the struggles many individuals and families face when trying to secure stable housing, and we’re here for support. When a Bethlehem mother of two faced eviction after a difficult divorce, she turned to New Bethany for help. With support from our housing advocates, her family stayed in their…
The yearly event cultivates participation from 250 Lehigh Valley neighborhoods. New Bethany Inc. announced that the 28th annual Luminaria Night will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13. All funds raised will benefit New Bethany’s mission to offer hope and support to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness. For 28 years, communities across the Lehigh Valley…
New Bethany, Inc, in partnership with Northampton County, is accepting bids for the following project: BID #2025-01: New Bethany Wyandotte Street Apartments Renovation Project (“Project”) located at 339 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Sealed bids for the Project must be submitted to Bill Lohr, Operations Director at 333 W. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 no…
New Bethany is on a mission to serve those most in need in our community, and we rely on the generous support of local organizations and community grants to make it happen. Thanks to a $22,500 award from the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation’s 2024-2025 Good Neighbor Fund, New Bethany was able to strengthen its support…
In 2023, New Bethany received $150,000 from the Be a Housing Hero fund, a collaborative effort between United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the PPL Foundation, established to provide immediate relief to the growing number of individuals and families facing housing insecurity in the Lehigh Valley. With housing instability on the rise, these…
The milestone event marking 40 years of service to the Lehigh Valley community underscores the region’s ongoing issues with food insecurity. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit that provides food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, will hold its 34th annual Souper Day on Friday, September 12, at 11…
