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Like the Valley it serves, the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is both respectful of its past and excited about its future. Begun as the Bethlehem Area Foundation in 1967, the Foundation recognized the growing regional identity of the Lehigh Valley and expanded its mandate in 1992 to serve all the residents of both Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Specific programs also reach beyond these borders to work with the people of Monroe and Upper Bucks Counties. From Blue Mountain to South Mountain and from New Smithville to the Delaware River bridges, the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is your partner in charitable giving. The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization with headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is overseen by a Board of Governors who are responsible for defining the Foundation's policies, supervising its investment practices, and ensuring that Foundation grantmaking stays in tune with the evolving needs of our growing and changing community. The Foundation has a staff of five: an Executive Director, a Director of Finance, a Director of Philanthropic Services, an Administrative Assistant and Financial Manager. Together, the Foundation staff has over a half-century of experience in the non-profit sector and manages both the Foundation's services for donors and its discretionary and non-discretionary grantmaking efforts. Community Foundations are permanent legal entities dedicated to community betterment through private philanthropy. The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is one of more than 600 community foundations in the United States, currently managing an aggregate of more than $50 billion in charitable funds. For many years the fastest growing form of philanthropy in the nation, community foundations have these primary characteristics: legal permanence, flexibility, service to a defined geographical area, governance by a volunteer board and trustworthy financial management. All members of the Foundation Board of Governors and staff are willing and able to work with you and your professional advisors to help formulate plans for charitable giving, to consider various philanthropic options in estate planning, to help devise giving plans for your corporate philanthropy efforts, or simply to act as a source of advice on the development of the non-profit sector in the Lehigh Valley.

The Alliance for Building Communities (ABC) is a non-profit organization based in Allentown, PA, dedicated to creating community partnerships that focus on revitalizing neighborhoods through the development of safe and affordable housing. Since 1975, ABC has provided a range of housing options for low to very low-income families and seniors, ensuring independent living and enhancing quality of life in the region. ABC manages and develops affordable housing across several counties in Pennsylvania, including Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, and Monroe. The organization is an Equal Opportunity provider that adheres to regulations set by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and employs HUD-certified housing counselors to assist those seeking affordable housing solutions. Generated from the website

Operation Sunshine is a non-profit fellowship opportunity within the Lehigh Mission District, offering a range of enjoyable trips and experiences for individuals and their friends. Run entirely by volunteers, this organization aims to create a sense of community and togetherness through various venues and events. With upcoming trips in 2024 to theaters such as Fulton Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, and Paper Mill Theatre, Operation Sunshine provides opportunities to enjoy popular musicals like "9 to 5," "Big, The Musical," "South Pacific," "Doo Wop Tribute," and "Beautiful - The Carole King Musical." Please note that Daniel at Sight and Sound is booked for the second half of 2024.Generated from the website