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
Navigating Life After Domestic Violence
*October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here’s a look at how Third Street Alliance helps those escaping or dealing with abusive relationships. It was two weeks before Christmas when Courtney came to Third Street Alliance. She had moved from Michigan to Pennsylvania, fleeing domestic violence from her partner, to live with a friend. Then her ex-partner found … 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
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
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
New Development Project to Lend Families a Helping Hand
With the help of a $225,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund one downtown Easton developer will be providing an apartment for a family served by Third Street Alliance. Developer Garett Vassel was awarded the grant for the Commodore development project at Larry Holmes Drive and Northampton Street. The building is … Read More
Landlords Wanted
Do you own rental property and would like to have good renters? Third Street Alliance can help you. New home construction is booming in the Lehigh Valley. Existing rental units in downtown neighborhoods are being converted to luxury apartments. Today, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the Lehigh Valley is $1,129 and rent … Read More
The Power of an Ask
By Janice Thomas Director Homeless Services Recently a mother and daughter started living at Third Street Alliance after experiencing homelessness for about two years. Moving from house to house and shelter to shelter, items were lost or misplaced and consequently, mom and daughter didn’t have much in clothing. (It’s common for shelters to toss residents’ … Read More
Rapid Re-Housing is a Vital Part of Reducing Homelessness
Janice Thomas Director of Homeless Services In August, I received a welcoming email from Jackie Gisonti, Independent Living Intake Coordinator for Valley Youth House. The agency was accepting referrals for its Rapid Re-Housing for Homeless Families Program, which started October 1st. In the first week of October, seven families from the Homeless Services Program at … Read More
