Without our corporate funders, New Bethany Ministries wouldn’t be able to offer the support our clients deserve every day. Corporate partners strengthen our ability to sustain our community and keep our doors open for those in need of a fresh meal from the Mollard Hospitality Center, eviction prevention from the Housing Assistance office, or a…
New Bethany Ministries is home to many in the Lehigh Valley. Through our Single Room Occupancy Program, Transitional Housing Program, and Wyandotte Apartments, the organization offers various ways for those in need to work towards self-sufficiency and security. But sometimes all someone needs is a little housing assistance to get back on their feet. As…
Meet Board of Directors member Roland Kushner, a business professor at Muhlenberg College. The Canadian relocated to Bethlehem, PA in 1980 and quickly got involved, including leadership roles supporting Musikfest, The Bach Choir, Rose Garden Children’s Festival, and WDIY. A passionate volunteer, Roland discovered New Bethany Ministries in the mid-2000s while part of United Way…
The joint operation pays tribute to COVID-19 frontline workers, those lost, and survivors during Musikfest celebrations. In honor of those affected by COVID-19, ArtsQuest and New Bethany Ministries are joining forces to present Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope, with proceeds benefiting both organizations. Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope features small paper bags illuminated…
Bethlehem native Brian Gates was familiar with New Bethany Ministries but it wasn’t until his interest in the community grew that he truly recognized the organization’s impact. After meeting New Bethany’s Executive Director, Marc Rittle, Brian knew he wanted to get involved. Now, as one of New Bethany’s newest Board Members, Brian aims to grow…
On May 3, 2021, Idah and her niece, Elizabeth, received a phone call that would change their lives. They finally found a permanent home of their own. Idah and Elizabeth lost their home in the spring of 2020 during a domestic dispute. Thanks to New Bethany’s Housing Assistance office, the small family spent eight weeks…
New Bethany Ministries’ new Director of Development, Emily Parker, may be a fresh face around the office, but she jumped headfirst into her position. From the moment she accepted in February, she began brainstorming creative ways to build donor relations and fundraise for New Bethany. Now she’s branching into the world of philanthropy and grants…
The organization’s award-winning Housing Assistance office accepts $50,000 toward services for homeless Lehigh Valley veterans. New Bethany Ministries (NBM), a Bethlehem, PA nonprofit providing basic-need services, housing, and support that lifts individuals out of poverty, received $50,000 through the Lehigh Valley Homeless Veterans Fund. The grant is part of $195,000 in state funding and will…
Meet José Mendez, one of New Bethany Ministries’ newest Board Members. An active member of the Episcopalian community, José spent the last 20 years involved with our neighbor, the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. He learned about New Bethany in 2012 when he began facilities management work at the church, ensuring all Cathedral services and…
The Choice Food Pantry has one main goal – improving client health while ultimately reducing chronic disease from poor food decisions, and New Bethany Ministries has always envisioned offering recipes to guests visiting the pantry allowing them to choose ingredients needed to cook entire meals. When paired with Brown & Brown Insurance for the Volunteer…
