Question 1

What does Community Action Lehigh Valley do?

Accepted Answer

Community Action Lehigh Valley (CACLV) is a nonprofit anti-poverty organization serving the Lehigh Valley, PA. It provides emergency family shelter (Sixth Street Shelter), food access via Second Harvest Food Bank, HUD-certified housing counseling, weatherization assistance, youth development via Generation Next, and neighborhood revitalization in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.

Question 2

Where is Community Action Lehigh Valley located?

Accepted Answer

Community Action Lehigh Valley is headquartered at 1337 E 5th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Programs operate across Lehigh and Northampton Counties including Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.

Question 3

How can I get help from Community Action Lehigh Valley?

Accepted Answer

Call (610) 691-5620 or visit communityactionlv.org. Services include emergency shelter, food assistance, housing counseling, weatherization, and rental assistance. Eligibility varies by program.

Question 4

What is the Sixth Street Shelter?

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Street Shelter is the largest family homeless shelter in the Lehigh Valley, operated by CACLV. It accepts families of any configuration, including single fathers and LGBTQ+ families, with at least one child under 18. Services include housing, financial literacy, nutrition courses, and case management.

Question 5

Does Community Action Lehigh Valley offer food assistance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CACLV operates Second Harvest Food Bank, providing food access to individuals and families in the Lehigh Valley. The Seed Farm also supports food access through organic produce.

Question 6

How can I volunteer with Community Action Lehigh Valley?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank (ainman@caclv.org), mentor Generation Next youth (astarner@caclv.org), support the Sixth Street Shelter (lschoof@caclv.org), or help at The Seed Farm (khunter@caclv.org). See communityactionlv.org/volunteer.