Acción Comunitaria Desarrollo Belén
Basados en la creencia en la justicia económica y social, mejoramos la calidad de vida en Bethlehem fomentando oportunidades económicas, promoviendo el desarrollo comunitario y capacitando a los residentes para que participen activamente en el proceso de toma de decisiones sobre el futuro de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Acción Comunitaria Desarrollo Belén
Basados en la creencia en la justicia económica y social, mejoramos la calidad de vida en Bethlehem fomentando oportunidades económicas, promoviendo el desarrollo comunitario y capacitando a los residentes para que participen activamente en el proceso de toma de decisiones sobre el futuro de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Improve affordable housing options, quality, and safety for the neighborhood.
Create a vibrant, connected, and engaged community with public spaces that reflect the neighborhood’s culture, history, and aspirations.
Improve and increase the sustainability of affordable housing units in the community.
Basados en la creencia en la justicia económica y social, mejoramos la calidad de vida en Bethlehem fomentando oportunidades económicas, promoviendo el desarrollo comunitario y capacitando a los residentes para que participen activamente en el proceso de toma de decisiones sobre el futuro de nuestra diversa comunidad.
soporte empresarial
Creemos que el espíritu empresarial es un camino hacia la oportunidad económica que debería estar disponible para todos y las empresas locales son la base de una comunidad próspera.
A través de nuestros esfuerzos, trabajamos para desarrollar e implementar la estrategia de revitalización del vecindario para mejorar la visibilidad de los negocios existentes y atraer nuevos negocios a través de mejoras físicas, redesarrollo y adición de servicios a lo largo de los corredores comerciales, así como oportunidades avanzadas para los pequeños negocios de Bethlehem.
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Supported anti-violence initiatives with Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley, contributing to violence intervention efforts and juvenile diversion strategies that reduced youth arrests.
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Partnered with the Allentown Police Athletic League (PAL) to provide six years of Youth Academy programming, introducing 300+ students to careers in law enforcement.
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Collaborated with community partners on annual Excelsior Summer Camps, engaging 350+ youth in arts, recreation, field trips, and educational experiences.
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Created the annual Fun Fest community celebration, drawing 250+ residents each year for family-friendly activities, resources, and school supply giveaways.
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Funded the launch of the Promise Food & Wellness Center at Hays Elementary School, expanding food access through a modern school-based pantry.
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Organized community events and youth programs that reached more than 10,000 residents, including cultural celebrations, tournaments, awards programs, and student showcases.
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Purchased the Cleveland School property as the future site of a community and youth center.
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Secured unanimous approval from Allentown City Council to demolish the Cleveland School building and advance redevelopment plans.
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Advanced site redevelopment by finalizing demolition plans and pursuing additional project funding.
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Completed environmental assessments and utility planning to prepare the Cleveland School site for redevelopment.
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Began Cleveland School demolition in summer 2026, with completion anticipated by the end of the year.
sobre nosotros
Desde 1998, Community Action Development Bethlehem ha promovido una visión de desarrollo comunitario y económico basada en el vecindario que se basa en las fortalezas y los activos de nuestra diversa comunidad en Bethlehem.
Buscamos mejorar la calidad de vida en los vecindarios del sur de Bethlehem y Northside 2027 al empoderar a los residentes y expandir las oportunidades económicas a través del apoyo a pequeñas empresas, la rehabilitación y defensa de viviendas y proyectos de desarrollo comunitario.
community and government resources AT CADA:
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley
Upcoming drop-in times: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
COMPASS Services/applications provided:
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Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
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SNAP card (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
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Cash Assistance
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Title 20 (Education)
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Long Care Services
Representative Ana Tiburcio's office Drop-in times:
Every Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Services provided:
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State road conditions
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SEPTA Senior bus passes
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Information on assistance with higher education
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Birth certificate applications
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Requests for all types of literature
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Citations from the PA House of Representatives for outstanding local accomplishments and family milestones
Senator Nick Miller's office
Drop in times: First Thursday of every month from 9:00am - 12:00pm
State applications:
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Vehicle Registration, Driver's License, special tags, titles, car plates
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Higher education financial assistance
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Birth certificates
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Notary Publics
Senior Citizen Applications:
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PACE (Program All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Medicare- and Medicaid-covered services)
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Property tax and rent rebates
State Issues:
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State income taxes
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State lottery
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Consumer protection
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PennDOT
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Unemployment compensation
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Utilites or PUC (Public Utility Commission)
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State agencies that serve the public
