Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the deputy executive director and the controller, then the governing board is given a copy of the 990 for their review. After all necessary changes are made, if any, the governing board files the form 990.”

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

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

“Based on a belief in economic and social justice, cadcb improves the quality of life in south bethlehem by fostering economic opportunity, promoting community development, and empowering residents to actively participate in the decision-making process regarding the future of our diverse community.”

“80% of small business owners assisted by cadcb reported that they expect their business to grow this year conducted two 19-week start your business courses providing comprehensive entrepreneurial training to individuals interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing business; taught by volunteer professionals from a range of business disciplines, 46 entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs enrolled, of whom 27 completed the class. Provided technical assistance to 71 entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs resulting in 10 new businesses, 20 business expansions, 25 jobs created and 40 jobs retained. Organized a community volunteer day through a partnership with wells fargo engaging almost 120 volunteers from the bank and the community to physically enhance south bethlehem through the design and construction of the new lopes international park, two entrance features to four blocks international (colorful phone booths), 48 planters, 12 rain barrels and the colorful wrapping of 40 trees. Organized a community festival through a partnership with wells fargo with approximately 300 residents attending and eight local entertainment groups and 12 local small businesses participating. Entered the second year of southside vision 20/20, the neighborhood- based, six-year revitalization plan for south bethlehem: funded emergency housing repairs for three homes and faade repairs for five others; created the bethlehemone portal for all businesses in south bethlehem including 26 new websites for businesses that lacked an online presence; offered online marketing training to 10 southside business owners; provided a range of enrichment activities to 1,030 children; organized three community unification and intergenerational events through holiday in the park, community movie night and a youth festival; engaged 70 local residents, business owners and other stakeholders as volunteers on southside vision 20/20 committees to work toward the revitalization of south bethlehem. (these efforts were funded at 75,000 by just born inc. And at 50,000 each by ppl corporation, provident bank and peoples security bank & trust and backed by neighborhood partnership program tax credits from the pennsylvania department of community and economic development.) engaged 36 volunteers for seven "service days" in partnership with first presbyterian church of bethlehem resulting in the preservation and restoration of public spaces for the community. The community action development corporation of bethlehem is a separately-incorporated subsidiary of the community action committee of the lehigh valley.”

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