Rosemarie C. Lister, MPH, has dedicated her career to improving community health and connecting people to the care, services and resources they need to thrive. With more than 25 years of experience in public health and over a decade at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Rosemarie maintains a deep understanding of how to engage communities,…
New Bethany, Inc., is accepting bids for the following project: BID #2026-02: New Bethany Shared Housing Project (“Project”) located at 333 W. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Sealed bids for the Project must be submitted to Luke Diehl, Facilities Director at 333 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 no later than 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, AUGUST…
As a SouthSide resident, Maryann Sturges has been a supporter of New Bethany since she first moved to the Lehigh Valley. A few months after starting her current role at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity and moving to Bethlehem, Maryann Sturges attended our signature annual event: Souper Day. Although she was aware we existed,…
The award honors leaders demonstrating remarkable leadership skills, integrity and community service. Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named John Marc Rittle a recipient of Pennsylvania’s Most Influential Leaders Award. Rittle, the executive director of New Bethany, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness, will be recognized at an awards…
Lisa Myers brings her expertise in nonprofit accounting, grants and strategic financial planning. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the promotion of Lisa Myers to the organization’s finance director. “Lisa has been instrumental in strengthening New Bethany’s financial…
New board members include professionals from C.F. Martin Guitar, Moravian University and St. Luke’s University Health Network. 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 seven new members to its board of directors: Georgine A. Olexa, attorney; …
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…
