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…
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,…
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…
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 nonprofit, which was awarded the highest funding amount allocated by the grant, will use the funds for utilities assistance through its Housing Advocates & Assistance programming. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services to under-resourced communities, announced it has received $22,500 from the Good Neighbor Fund…
The grant will fund the nonprofit’s supportive housing programs for families and individuals. New Bethany, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services, announced it has received $40,000 from the Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation to fund its supportive housing programs for families and individuals. Supportive housing provides case…
Since 1985, the nonprofit has provided housing, food access and social services to thousands of individuals and families in need. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services to under-resourced communities, proudly marks 40 years of serving the Lehigh Valley, reinforcing its commitment to providing food access, housing,…
This is the third year the nonprofit has been honored with a Top Workplace Award in the small employers category. New Bethany, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services, announced The Morning Call has awarded it a Top Workplace 2025 honor. This list is based solely on employee feedback…
New Bethany will use the money to fund nutritious food access programming. New Bethany, a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing, and social services to under-resourced communities, received a $10,000 grant from the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation to fund New Bethany’s nutritious food access programs, which are run through the Southside Drop-in Center…




















