When the National Eviction Moratorium ended on July 31, the staff in the homeless services department braced for what would come next. At Third Street Alliance, what came next was a flurry of applications for Emergency Rental Assistance, and an influx of new families in the shelter. Between Aug. 4 and Sept. 15, more than … Read More
P.A.T.H.W.A.Y Partnership Begins Between Third Street & Children’s Home of Easton
EASTON, Pa—Two long-time historic Easton non-profits have partnered up for the first time to provide a critical new program for the community called P.A.T.H W.A.Y. Positive Approach Toward Housing for Women and Youth is a new partnership between The Children’s Home of Easton and Third Street Alliance for Women & Children. The program aims to support single women, pregnant women and young mothers, ages 18-24, … Read More
Rental Relief at the Right Moment
When COVID-19 hit the Lehigh Valley last year, many families worried where they would be getting a paycheck to ensure they could keep a roof over their heads and their families safe from the pandemic. Landlords, too, were faced with the possibility of severe financial hardship if rent could not be paid by their current … Read More
Fighting Homelessness Before It Happens
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in some way—from working and schooling at home and the addition of daily Zoom calls, to the constant worry about the health and well-being of our family, friends, and community. For many low-income residents in the Lehigh Valley, the pandemic has added another layer of instability, especially for … Read More
Landlords Wanted in the Slate Belt
Do you own a rental property and would like to have good renters? Third Street Alliance can help you. New home construction and restoring old buildings into luxury apartments has been the big boom in the Lehigh Valley. For many families, this new housing trend represents a real challenge. For families who are struggling with … Read More
Moving Forward with an Inspiring Plan
Third Street Alliance continues to evolve and change in response to the shifting needs of our community and we continue to draw on evidence-based practices to help us meet those needs. This past year we engaged in a strategic planning process that brought together our board of directors, staff, community volunteers and clients … Read More
Journey To A Home
A year ago, Robin could only imagine what leaving Third Street Alliance would look like. At the time she was living here with her youngest daughter and high school-aged son. Robin’s older daughter was also receiving services through the shelter program. In the last few months, her son and older daughter have moved … Read More
Providing Supports for Mom and Son
Linda first noticed her middle son’s development was delayed when he started to speak and she couldn’t understand him. She would have him repeat himself multiple times and still have difficulty understanding him. He would often get frustrated and angry, and as a result, lash out instead of appropriately express his emotions. While … Read More
The Choice Between Abuse and Homelessness
By: Janice ThomasDirector of Homeless Services Abusers will go to great lengths to manipulate the person they are harming and to control their daily life. The cycle of abuse has many layers. Too often victims can find themselves trapped between domestic violence and homelessness. The abuse is part of a larger strategy to exercise control … Read More
Turning Point offers counseling services at Third Street Alliance
Third Street Alliance is not strictly a shelter for victims of domestic violence, but many of the residents come to recognize they have been victims of domestic partner abuse in some form, not just physical. The abuse can be financial, verbal or emotional, too. The abuse takes away the victim’s trust in the relationship, brings … Read More
