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…
At New Bethany, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food, including fresh produce, dairy and protein. Yet, nearly 80,000 individuals in the Lehigh Valley, including 23,000 children, face food insecurity. Feeding America defines food insecurity as the inability to provide enough food for an active, healthy life. This struggle is driven by poverty, underemployment,…
Joseph* and his girlfriend, Carla, reached out to New Bethany in January, seeking rental assistance for arrears dating back to September and November. Both had fallen behind on expenses due to health-related challenges. Carla was hospitalized for six weeks due to shingles, while Joseph spent two months in a mental health facility. Despite their hospitalizations,…
New Bethany, Inc., is accepting proposals from qualified architects and engineers for architectural and engineering services on the following project: BID #2025-02: New Bethany’s Paving the Way Project (“Project”) located at 333 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. In general, this project will expand housing and day sheltering services at New Bethany’s main campus. This project…
Meet Brenda Ramos, a dedicated member of New Bethany’s team who has been with us for nearly three years. Brenda’s journey at New Bethany goes far beyond numbers and paperwork. She has worn many hats, starting as a housing advocate in June 2022 and then stepping up to become a residential advisor in August 2023….
The new addition features over 6,000 square feet of space, enabling the nonprofit to meet the growing needs of the community. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the acquisition of the former headquarters of The Episcopal Diocese of…
The funding will support the nonprofit’s mission of supporting Lehigh Valley neighbors in need. New Bethany, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services to under-resourced communities, received a $5,000 grant from Penn Community Bank. “The grant from Penn Community Bank helps ensure that we can continue to provide vital…
The board appointments support the nonprofit’s strategic growth and community commitment. New Bethany, Inc. a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services, announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Christina Chi Zhang, assistant professor of architecture at Lehigh University Department of Art, Architecture and Design, and…
