Nonprofit News

University students cleaned out their living quarters as another year of designer clothing, furniture and other useful bargains go up for grabs to benefit community schools.

East Penn School District is seeking proposals for a potential solar farm near the Macungie and Shoemaker Elementary School buildings.

Allentown businesses and high school students were honored at the Allentown Chamber of Commerce annual awards reception at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel on Thursday.

The gala includes drinks, music, seated dinner, behind the scenes presentations and a screening of the locally produced historical film.

The Boutique at the Rink cancer fundraising shopping event kicked off its 48th year on Tuesday afternoon. Proceeds from the new and gently used donated clothing, household goods, antiques, toys, sporting equipment and more benefit three organizations serving cancer patients and their families in the Lehigh Valley.

The nonprofit Emmaus Community Foundation looks to support borough arts, historical preservation and recreation projects by raising money from local donors.

With renovations complete at Central Station, the borough is looking to sell and repurpose trailers used during renovations as it plans to redesign Lions Field park.

The eighth annual Good Neighbor Awards honored Jamie Musselman, Grover Silcox and Philip Jackson. The ceremony was held on Wednesday night at the Delta Hotels Allentown Lehigh Valley.

Thrift store and cat lounge Project Paw has become a standout in Easton, offering up cool vintage finds alongside a special area to congregate with kitties.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants ArtsQuest to rethink its revered rover relay and sausage soiree, and swap it with a meet-and-greet style event for local shelter animals.

"My daughter is on the Lehigh Valley Polar Bears ice hockey team," the Facebook post said. "Once a year they have a big fundraiser where the parents need to donate a basket... would anyone be willing to donate?" Within days, the post had more than 200 responses.

Leaders from St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church said the authority's action threatened the churches' futures. Now, the parking authority says it won't pursue eminent domain.

A look into local farms that grow for or donate to local food pantries and how they further their missions of feeding people, regardless of if they can pay.

Third generation Lehigh Valley resident Ashley Coleman will lead the Bradbury-Sullivan Center as it expands its programming over the next few years.

The perennial treat is arriving soon to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, which includes Lehigh and Northampton counties.

The grant was originally announced in September, but budget complications delayed the delivery of the money to New Bethany Ministries homeless shelter in Bethlehem.

The Smart Loading Zone program is expected to make more space for deliveries and a higher turnover of short-term parking.

Bradbury-Sullivan will host its first-ever "First Saturdays" this weekend, as part of an effort to expand its reach to families.

Sen. Bob Casey's office has planned a news conference for Friday, highlighting "millions" for the Bethlehem shelter — without saying an exact dollar amount yet.

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, had a healthy first season in 2022.

The grant will cover pre-construction and land development expenses in Upper Saucon Township. The new YMCA has been on the drawing board for years. Officials hope to open in in 2025.

Emmaus Borough Councilman John W. Hart will not seek reelection in order to serve as president and board member of the new nonprofit Emmaus Community Foundation.