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 start your business seminars for 45 existing and prospective entrepreneurs. Provided technical and marketing assistance to an additional 88 existing and prospective entrepreneurs resulting in six new businesses, four expanded businesses, the creation of 16 jobs and the retention of 70 more. Conducted a small business-networking event for entrepreneurs in south bethlehem attended by over 120 people. Completed the fifth year of southside vision 20/20, our neighborhood-based, six-year revitalization plan for south bethlehem: funded faade repairs on four properties; contributed to the southside ambassadors program to extend its reach to 4 blocks international; provided a range of enrichment activities to over 460 children; initiated a comprehensive lighting planning process for south bethlehem; organized three community unification and intergenerational events attended by over 460 residents; 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; just born quality confections, ppl corporation, provident bank and peoples security bank & trust each contributed 50,000 per year, receiving neighborhood partnership program tax credits from the pennsylvania department of community and economic development. Organized residents to advocate for policy solutions to address housing challenges in south bethlehem, ranging from low housing prices, to poor housing conditions, to 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 (including advocacy, calls to landlords, and referrals to agencies with rental and/or legal assistance) to over 156 residents; partnered with north penn legal services, conducted a landlord-tenant seminar and training sessions on fair housing for 15 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.”