The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Allentown

MISSION:

THE LEHIGH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS THE OFFICIAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PA. WE MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE 4 HISTORICAL SITES. OUR TROXELL-STECKEL FARM MUSEUM IN WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA WAS BUILT IN 1756. OUR 1770 COLONIAL STONE MANSION, KNOWN AS HISTORIC TROUT HALL IN ALLENTOWN, OUR ONE-ROOM 1893 SCHOOLHOUSE IN CLAUSSVILLE, PA, AND OUR HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM, THE 30,000 SQ. FT. LEHIGH VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION. WE ALSO ADMINISTER TOURS AND PROGRAMS AT 3 COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES: HAINES MILL MUSEUM, LOCKRIDGE FURNACE MUSEUM AND SAYLOR CEMENT MUSEUM. EACH YEAR WE INTERACT WITH AND EDUCATE MORE THAN 50,000 VISITORS AT ALL 7 OF THESE MUSEUM PROPERTIES. WE MAINTAIN AN ARCHIVE IN EXCESS OF 3,000,000 DOCUMENTS RELEVANT TO LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. WE CARE FOR 85,000 VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS AND THOUSANDS OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF OUR REGION. WE ARE THE LEADING PROVIDER OF PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS IN OUR REGION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS; AND THE EXTENSION OF HUMANE EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HUMANE CARE AND TREATMENT FOR ALL ANIMALS WHICH NEED PROTECTION IN THE AREA SERVED BY THE SOCIETY; SEEKS TO RETURN LOST ANIMALS WITHOUT OWNERS; AND PROVIDES EUTHENASIA WHEN NECESSARY.

MISSION:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES HUMAN SERVICES TO ANYONE IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAITH.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND IN CREATING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT STIMULATE AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING TO THE ELDERLY AND MOBILITY IMPAIRED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPART. OF HUD

MISSION:

THE MISSION: THE THEATRE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY. CIVIC CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION BY PRESENTING AFFORDABLE THEATRE, MUSIC AND ART-HOUSE CINEMA, AND BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN AND APPLY THE THEATRE ARTS, WORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS EACH OTHER. IN ADDITION, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, PERFORMANCES AND AN OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE REPRESENTATION FOR MEMBERS: PROVIDE REPRESENTATION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, NEGOTIATION, GRIEVANCE SERVICES, AND OTHER MEMBER SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO HOLD REAL ESTATE FOR THE USE OF THE LINCOLN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE LINCOLN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL'S

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

FOUNDATION WILL PROMOTE,ENHANCE, AND SUPPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

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TO PROMOTE, DISTRIBUTE, FACILITATE AND BROADCAST RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMMING TO THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION AND BEYOND INCLUDING 10 MILLION PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY TELEVISION VIEWERS.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.

MISSION:

JAH-JIREH HOMES OF AMERICA WAS ESTABLISHED TO CARE FOR THE NEEDS OF ELDERLY JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. JAH-JIREH OWNS AND OPERATES PERSONAL CARE HOME FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PURPOSE OF THESE HOMES IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIMARY NEEDS OF AGED PERSONS BY PROVIDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. JAH-JIREH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS IN HOMES CONTAINING 32 ROOMS. THE FACILITY IS STAFFED WITH 2 RESIDENT CORE COORDINATORS, MULTIPLE CNA, AND PROVIDES 24 HOUR COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AS WELL AS ARRANGEMENTS WITH DOCTORS, AMBULANCE SERVICES AND LOCAL HOSPITALS TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. JAH-JIREH REQUIRES ALL RESIDENTS TO BE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF A LOCAL CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. THE FACILITIES ARE PRIMARILY PRIVATE PAY, BUT JAH-JIREH ADMITS A PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE COST AND NEED A JAH-JIREH SUBSIDY.

MISSION:

THE BAUM SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION.

MISSION:

TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO ARE TRYING TO COPE WITH LIFE'S CHALLENGES

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED AND PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS REFERRED AND FUNDED THROUGH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS. ALSO PROVIDED ARE FAMILY LIVING (ADULT FOSTER CARE), COMMUNITY GROUP HOMES, RESPITE CARE AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO REQUIRE INTENSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AT OUR LOCATION IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. THE TREATMENT FOCUS IS TO EVALUATE, SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN LEVELS OF INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING CONSISTENT WITH THE DEMANDS OF LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PREVENT DETERIORATION AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

PROMOTE SOCIAL/ECONOMIC JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, MEETINGS, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY ACTION, ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY/ASSETS, DELIVERY OF BENEFITS TO REPRESENTED MBRS, FRATERNAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & ACTIVITIES WHICH FURTHER COMMON INTERESTS OF THE MBRSHIP.

MISSION:

THE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE IMPROVEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, DOMESTIC AND MECHANICAL ARTS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT OF ITS MEMBERSHIP AND PATRONS, AND TO OPERATE AN AGRICULTURAL FAIR FOR THE COMMUNITY.