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
Mom Finds Focus and Stability at TSA
“When I came here I was a train wreck. I had experienced so much trauma in my life, all I could see was the negative. I was stumbling, going downhill and every time I tried to climb up I would fall back down.” When Aisha and her 12-year old daughter were referred to Third Street … Read More
From Concept to Reality, TSA Teacher Will Begin Classes to Obtain Bachelor’s Degree
In the winter newsletter we told you about Pre-K Counts teacher Tanya Falero being accepted into the TEACH Pennsylvania program, which helps offset the costs of obtaining higher education. At the time the story ran, Tanya was still researching which colleges to which she would apply. Tanya has been accepted into St. Francis University and … Read More
Social Interactions Benefit Seniors With Dementia
Imagine if you had to spend your day alone, isolated from others. Now add constant confusion to that mix. You probably start muttering to yourself, to break the silence. Maybe you decide to wander into the backyard, but don’t remember how to get back into the house and aren’t found until a loved one comes … 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
Mansion Tours Share Mission with the Community
By Lynn Ondrusek Community Outreach and Communications Manager In the autumn months Third Street Alliance opens its doors to the public for mansion tours during Lafayette Parent’s Weekend, Easton Garlic Fest and Easton Bacon Fest. During those times, we greet and share the story of the mansion with locals and out-of-towners. Guides begin each tour … Read More
