Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the deputy executive director for finance, 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.”

“Community action development corporation of bethlehem (cadcb) is a community development organization serving the southside of bethlehem. Cadcb organizes the residents of the southside neighborhoods to plan and implement revitalization strategies, especially small business start-ups. Cadcb also administers a neighborhood partnership program funded by corporations that receive state tax credits. The npp, called southside vision 2024, funds physical improvements, neighborhood organizing and youth development activities. See schedule o for additional information. Conducted two start your business program cycles providing entrepreneurial training in four week modules in business basics, marketing, small business finance, and sales and professionalism to individuals interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing business; taught by staff and volunteer professionals from a range of business disciplines; 82 entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs enrolled, of whom 59 completed at least one module of the program. Provided technical and marketing assistance to an additional 93 entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs resulting in 12 new businesses, 6 business expansions, the creation of 20 jobs and the retention of 77 jobs. Entered the fifth year of southside vision 20/20, our neighborhood-based, six-year revitalization plan for south bethlehem: funded faade repairs for four properties in south bethlehem; supported the extension of the southside ambassadors program to 4 blocks international; provided a range of enrichment activities to over 500 children; initiated a comprehensive lighting planning process for south bethlehem; continued the southside proud neighborhood marketing campaign; organized three community unification and intergenerational events attended by over 500 residents, including holiday in the park, community movie night and a youth festival; engaged 60 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 quality confections, 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 180 people. Organized residents to advocate for policy solutions to address housing challenges in south bethlehem, including increasing housing prices, poor housing conditions, and the negative impacts of speculative investment in student housing; worked with a consultant to identify strategies to preserve mixed-income neighborhoods; provided one-on-one housing assistance to over 70 residents; conducted two landlord-tenant law and fair housing trainings in collaboration with north penn legal services for 60 residents and service providers. The community action development corporation of bethlehem is a separately-incorporated subsidiary of the community action committee of the lehigh valley. 9.1%: the increase in homeownership in the hayes street neighborhood following four years of targeted southside vision neighborhood revitalization projects, including 13 faade improvements, 3 lehigh valley community land trust rehabilitations, a community mural, 39 trees planted, the construction of a pocket park, and the launch of a new businesses.”