More than 100 area children were recently able to buy warm coats, hats and other winter apparel at Target in Allentown thanks to St. Luke’s University Health Network’s annual “Coats for Kids” campaign.
Allentown Rescue Mission
Help from Allentown Rescue Mission Leads to Job, Recognition
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A local man who has faced the challenge of being homeless is enjoying a happier holiday season thanks to his friends at the Allentown Rescue Mission and his employer, IESI Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township.
Charity
Lions Clubs Work to Make Holiday Special for Local Residents
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Sunday was a true day of service for the two Lions clubs that exist in the Saucon Valley. The Hellertown Lions gathered to prepare and distribute a special holiday meal to local seniors, while the Saucon Valley Lions hosted a Spaghetti Dinner To-Go fundraiser.
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Local Need for Convalescent Plasma Increases as Virus Cases Rise
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Miller-Keystone Blood Center announced Monday that it has nearly exhausted its supply of convalescent plasma, which is the antibody-rich plasma used to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients. The regional blood bank is urging those who are recovering from the novel coronavirus to donate their convalescent plasma to help others.
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Saucon Valley Lions to Host Santa at Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
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During the holiday season it can be hard to find time to cook a family meal, which is why the Saucon Valley Lions Club is stepping in to help local residents by hosting a Spaghetti Dinner To Go Dec. 13 at Se-Wy-Co Social Hall on Rt. 378 in Lower Saucon Township.
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Quakertown Community Outreach Closet Accepting Clothing Donations
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Just in time to help the less fortunate during the holidays, a local nonprofit organization is accepting donations of clothing as part of its mission to help serve families in need.
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Lower Saucon Cops Growing Whiskers for Good Cause
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It’s the time of year when the leaves are falling and the whiskers are growing…at least, they are at Lower Saucon Township Police Department headquarters.
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Help Fight Hunger With ‘Scouting for Food’ Saturday
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Someone you know might be hungry. Whether you’re aware of their predicament or not, you can help fight hunger in your community–anonymously–by contributing items to a food collection organized by the Boy Scouts, which will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14.
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Community Outreach Benefit Needs Community Support: Letter
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The COVID-19 pandemic has weighed heavily on many in the community, and especially on the families trying to keep their heads above the financial waters while suffering from painful diagnoses. If COB can raise $50,000 this year, it will have raised a total of $1 million for 65 families. With your help, that goal will be achieved.
Allentown
White Orchids Owner Helps Feed Shelter Residents
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Local restaurant Notch Modern Kitchen and Bar recently donated meals for hungry and homeless men through the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Sponsor a Meal program.
Charity
Local Group Will Distribute Free Food, PPE in Bethlehem, Easton
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This Friday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m. (and until supplies are exhausted), the organization Aspire to Autonomy Inc. will host food and PPE distributions for underserved community members in Bethlehem and Easton.