Community
Giving Bikes Back Give The Underserved A Way Forward
In 2018, Lindsay Remington combined two of her passions—cycling and community service—and started Giving Bikes Back, a volunteer-run program serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since then, the mission has been simple but…
Read MoreSkateboarding, Music, and Mental Health: How the Chunko Foundation is Making an Impact
The Chunko Foundation was established to honor the late Zac Chunko, a man known for his infectious humor and energy. “Zac was like a brother to me, and losing him…
Read MoreRestoried Takes a Creative, Multi-Modal Approach to Trauma and Grief Healing
Lehigh Valley resident Molly Gilley founded and led an event production and management company, Mgstudio, for over 14 years until she felt a calling to help people in a different…
Read MoreThe Valley League Unites Communities Through Basketball
The Valley League has rapidly become an important part of the Lehigh Valley community, uniting locals through the love of basketball. It was founded by Erick Marfil in 2018 during…
Read MoreFostering Equitable Access to Transportation (FEAT) Provides Reliable Transit for Lehigh Valley Residents In Need
In the Lehigh Valley, a staggering 19,383 households—about 7.4% of the region—do not have access to a vehicle.* In a geographic location that offers very limited public transportation services, this…
Read MoreThe Cindy Miles Adaptive Fund Transforms Play for Children of All Abilities
The Cindy Miles Adaptive Fund (CMAF), established in February 2023, is committed to creating an inclusive playground in Northampton, Pennsylvania. This initiative honors the legacy of Cindy Miles, a visionary…
Read MoreAudibility Benefits Everyone Helps the Lehigh Valley Hear Again
Hearing loss is an issue that affects millions of Americans, including many in the Lehigh Valley. Studies have shown that untreated hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, social isolation,…
Read MoreShores For All Provides Life-Changing Evaluations and Mental Health Services for Asylum Seekers & Migrants
For immigrants and asylum seekers in the United States, an evaluation report can make or break their case—and be the reason a family stays together, or a young mother is…
Read MorePsyche and Cycle Advocates for Women’s Health
Laasya Pedapati is one of 31 million women worldwide who struggle with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). This disorder can have very severe and potentially life-threatening symptoms, both physical and mental,…
Read MoreThe African Academy for Education and Development Builds Brighter Futures In Cameroon
Cameroon is a country full of creative, resilient, hopeful people, many of whom face challenges of poverty and lack of resources and education. Patrick Manfo Paguem’s mother, Denise Tchangui, worked…
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