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.”

“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 21 completed the class. Provided technical assistance to 94 entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs resulting in 9 new businesses, the expansion of five existing businesses, the creation of 22 jobs and the retention of 32 others. Completed the third year of southside vision 20/20, cadcb's neighborhood-based, six-year revitalization plan for south bethlehem: funded faade repairs for five properties in south bethlehem; supported the extension of the southside ambassadors program to 4 blocks international; provided an array of enrichment activities to more than 500 children; initiated a tree planting project on hayes street; conducted two home maintenance events to educate 70 homeowners on basic repair skills and resources available in the community; held two landlord training seminars on responsible renting, attended by over 40 bethlehem landlords; organized three community unification and intergenerational events, including holiday in the park, community movie night and a youth festival; engaged 75 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 by just born, inc., 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.) conducted two small business networking events for entrepreneurs in south bethlehem with a total attendance of over 140 people. Restructured the start your business curriculum in order to better serve existing entrepreneurs in the lehigh valley, including the hiring of a part-time start your business coordinator. 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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