I Need Assistance

Housing Assistance

To express interest in our housing and financial assistance programs, use the following forms:

For New Bethany’s permanent housing or Single Room Occupancy facilities in Bethlehem and Coplay, call Residential Services Director, Dr Lupita Bonilla at 610-691-5602 ext. 212

For New Bethany’s rental assistance program— rent arrears, utility arrears, & housing locator— call Office Manager, Jo Orth at 610-691-5602 ext. 260

New Bethany’s Representative Payee Program, for persons currently receiving Social Security payments. We will handle your payment of rent and/or all other expenses as well as assists with budgeting and saving for future needs.

Tax Assistance

Click the button below for a list of Free Tax Preparation Sites.

Choice Food Pantry

Open hours are 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday

Location: 380 Shawnee Street

Directions: Shawnee is one way; enter by turning into the CVS parking lot from Broadway, turn left onto Shawnee (the alley behind CVS). In one block Shawnee bends to the left, park here, on the right. Signs will say “Cathedral parking.” You will not be towed. Staff will be at the food pantry (blue building) to help you unload.

Choice-Based Food Pantry is located in a two-story garage facility down the street from the Mollard Hospitality Center. In 2019 5,953 people were nourished. This number includes 4,071 adults; 1,245 children and 637 seniors. Our goal is to provide our clients with healthy fresh food options such a fresh vegetables and fruits. The space for our pantry has quadrupled our storage capacity allowing for more fresh food options.

Homeless?

If you are homeless and in need of Shelter, please dial (211). This will take you to United Way’s community help-line. If you are calling from out-of-state, please call this toll free number (855) 501-6785.

2-1-1 Coordinated Entry is a community’s housing crisis response system for people who are experiencing or at-risk for homelessness. It is an effective process for helping people find the housing and services they need to end their housing crisis as quickly and successfully as possible.

By using a standardized assessment tool and referral process, families and individuals are prioritized for appropriate housing and services based on vulnerability and servility of need.