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…
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…
