Community Action Development Corporation of the Lehigh Valley

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the associate executive director for finance, then the governing board. After all necessary changes are made, if any, the governing board files the form 990.”

“The organization regularly inquires if any board member has a conflict of interest with any vendors used by the organization. If a conflict is identified, the conflicted member is not allowed to vote on any decision regarding the vendor.”

“Each year the board reviews the compensation of the ceo and compares to available data regarding salaries paid to ceo's in comparable non-profit organizations.”

“Each year the board reviews the compensation of key employees and compares to available data regarding salaries paid to key employees in comparable non-profit organizations.”

“The organization makes their governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public, upon request at its administrative office.”

“The mission of cadca is to assist and promote neighborhood revitalization and community spirit by providing access to economic opportunity, creating and sustaining businesses owned and operated by opportunity, creating and sustaining businesses owned and operated by neighbors, and empowering people to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.”

“Volunteers are used for community events, such as, community fairs and other activities like planting trees.”

“Launched a new start your business module class format, in conjunction with community action development corporation of bethlehem, providing comprehensive entrepreneurial training to individuals interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing business - 91 students enrolled, of whom 75 students (82%) completed the module in which they enrolled; eight businesses were started and ten jobs were created. Provided technical assistance to 26 existing and prospective entrepreneurs not participating in the start your business course - four businesses were launched, creating six jobs, and 18 businesses were sustained as a result of this service. Delivered direct marketing assistance to start your business graduates, providing website and social media development to 14 businesses. Provided marketing assistance to 11 existing or prospective entrepreneurs through the creation of marketing materials such as flyers, menus, business cards and logo creation. These efforts targeted start your business graduates with an existing business in center city. Administered the main street program on seventh street in allentown. Completed two commercial and three residential facades. Completed two streetscape projects and two volunteer projects including replanting of the kiosk garden on the 600 block of north seventh street and repairing the garden's iron work and nearby bike racks. Held the annual april earth day "spring offensive" clean-up with over 40 volunteers. Collaborated with bb&t volunteers as part of their "lighthouse" project to plant fresh flowers in the ceramic planters located along the seventh street corridor. Installed seasonal led lights to augment the festive holiday effect for people driving into the revitalized downtown. Completed the fourth year of upside allentown, our neighborhood-based, six-year community development effort, in collaboration with the city of allentown and other partners in the area including old allentown, old fairgrounds, center city (south to walnut) and seventh street. Designed faade improvements for four commercial and nine residential properties. Supported the old allentown house tour featuring 12 restored homes and a nearby art gallery. Continued implementation of upside's arts & culture 2020 plan in the hamilton district, jordan heights and old allentown neighborhoods by creating public art, painting murals, designing neighborhood banners and signage, partnering with the allentown school district on innovative youth art projects and launching the "third thursday" arts experience. Additionally, upside allentown supported both the allentown police department's youth academy, which introduced 51 youth to careers in law enforcement, and their "community engagement 365" initiative that allowed officers to interact daily with residents by distributing various gift items. Funded 40 police bicycle patrols and 43 walking patrols in the upside footprint to improve safety and contribute to a 20% reduction in part i crimes in center city. Conducted two weeklong sat boot camps to prepare high school students for college by improving their performance on the sat test, which included a van tour of four colleges, for 25 high school students. Funded ged exam preparation for 42 students and esl instruction for 41 students. Upside allentown awarded six "love upside" challenge grants to neighborhood groups for beautification projects that involved over 140 volunteers. Funded a combination of 12 neighborhood and special events, including summer youth camps, sporting and recreational competitions, block parties and community and cultural fairs that served over 2,500 residents. Completed the eighth year of the jordan heights neighborhood partnership, a revitalization effort implemented in conjunction with the housing association and development corporation. Held monthly community meetings with the participation of over 250 residents, covering issues relating to public safety, noise, trash/litter and youth recrea”