Community Action Lehigh Valley

✨ Shoutout to the Community Action leaders who met with Congressman Ryan Mackenzie’s team in DC last week! ✨ 👏 Dawn Godshall (Community Action Lehigh Valley), Andrew Block (Block Strategies and Solutions), and Beck S. Moore (CAAP CEO) came together to advocate for policies that strengthen families, communities, and economic mobility across Pennsylvania. 🙏 Thank you to Congressman Mackenzie and his team for taking the time to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvania communities. Your support is vital in driving meaningful change. 💡 Their dedication to championing Community Action priorities helps ensure that the voices of those they serve are heard at the federal level. 🔹 #CommunityAction #AdvocacyInAction #StrongerCommunities

The CALV team recently sat down with Nathan Gerace, Northeast Director for U.S. Senator David McCormick. We discussed some of the challenges our communities are facing and shared our concerns during this time of uncertainty in Washington. We’re hopeful for continued collaboration with Senator McCormick and his team as we work to meet the needs of the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

📢 Advocating for Community Action in DC! 🇺🇸 A huge shoutout to all the leaders and changemakers who came to represent the Community Action network in Washington, DC! 💙 Beck S. Moore, Community Action Association of Pennsylvania Dawn Godshall, Community Action Lehigh Valley Rita Masi, Fayette County Community Action Agency Kim Hawk, Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc. Jen Warabak, CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity) Jim Wansacz, Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Andrew Block, Block Strategies and Solutions Collectively, they met with various legislators, advocating for Community Action Agencies, supporting over 503,000 individuals and families through economic mobility and self-sufficiency programs. A special shoutout and thank you to Olivia Reneau and other members of Senator John Fetterman’s team who met with three of these amazing agencies. ✨ #CommunityAction #AdvocacyMatters #StrongerCommunities #PAAdvocacy

The National Community Action Foundation, Inc. has inducted Alan Jennings, former Executive Director of Community Action Lehigh Valley, into the 2025 Community Action Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of dedicated service and transformative impact on the Lehigh Valley community. Read more on our blog about his nomination and induction at NCAF's Washington Conference & Community Action Fly-In Day here: https://lnkd.in/eRWiv3B2.

Final Call: Limited tickets left for Friday Night Fever!🪩 We’re nearing capacity, and registration will be closing soon for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania's biggest fundraiser of the year. Join us for a night of disco, dining, and dancing as we spin the best hits from the mid-1970s to early 1980s. The event takes place at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem on Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Guests will enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a delicious dinner, and a lively dance floor. Attendees are encouraged to wear their disco best or classic cocktail attire while supporting our mission to alleviate hunger and increase access to nutritious food. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 per couple, and availability is limited. Secure your spot now at https://lnkd.in/eTy-srJa. For sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact Joanne Anderson, Senior Development Officer, at janderson@caclv.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and support a great cause...See you there!

Attention, creative entrepreneurs! Grant funds are available to business owners in the arts and entertainment industry through the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Grants of $500 to $2,000 are available for people who aspire to start their own for-profit business or who operate an existing for-profit micro business. Rising Tide Community Loan Fund is helping to facilitate these grants. Contact us at RTCLF-Marketing@caclv.org or by phone at 484-893-1039 to learn how you can apply for the grant.

A huge thank you to Brian Cook of People's Security Bank for his incredible support of Community Action Development Allentown's Neighborhood Partnership Program! 🙌 As Co-Chair of Allentown’s CORE Steering Committee, Brian plays a key role in driving conversations, running meeting agendas, and staying deeply engaged with our programming. He’s often the first to arrive and the last to leave, always just a phone call away when we need support. We’re grateful for his dedication and commitment to our community.

Our Friday Night Fever fundraiser is almost here! 🎶 We’re excited to highlight our Guest Speaker, Christopher Yarnell, CPS, founder of Battle Borne, an organization rooted in the healing power of community. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, Battle Borne is committed to supporting veterans and their families by providing free resources and services. Their programs help individuals navigate mental, emotional, and physical trauma, substance abuse, and everyday life challenges—creating a space for healing through understanding and shared experiences. This disco party kicks off at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem on Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.⁠ You'll enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a delicious dinner, and disco dancing into the night!🕺🏽Show off your disco best or classic cocktail attire to support our mission of alleviating hunger and promoting access to nutritious food. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 per couple. Secure your spot today at https://lnkd.in/eTy-srJa. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Joanne Anderson, SHFB's Senior Development Officer, at janderson@caclv.org.⁠

We recently had the opportunity to meet with Sabrina McLaughlin-Willinsky, Regional Representative from Senator John Fetterman's office, to discuss the impact of Community Action Lehigh Valley’s programs across the Pennsylvania region. Our conversation covered the challenges we’re facing amid uncertainty with the current administration and how we can strategically plan to ensure continued support for those who rely on our services. Thank you for your time and partnership, Sabrina and Senator Fetterman’s team!

Friday Night Fever is one month away! 🎶 We’ll be spinning the best disco hits from the mid-1970s to early 1980s all night long, so make sure you dress the part! Need some inspiration for our themed fundraiser supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania? Think funky sunglasses, platform heels, off-the-shoulder tops, patterned shirts, and wide-leg jumpsuits!🪩Or, if you’ve got a metallic gown tucked away in your closet, now’s the perfect time to bring it back to the dance floor. This disco party kicks off at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem on Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.⁠ You'll enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a delicious dinner, and disco dancing into the night!🕺🏽Show off your disco best or classic cocktail attire to support our mission of alleviating hunger and promoting access to nutritious food. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 per couple. Secure your spot today at https://lnkd.in/enE2HhAX. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Joanne Anderson, SHFB's Senior Development Officer, at janderson@caclv.org.⁠ Get ready to shine, shimmer, and groove the night away!