When Third Street Alliance went through its strategic planning process last year, agency leadership recognized economic advancement opportunities for women and families as a pillar of that plan and are now focused on putting those matters at the forefront of our work. We recognize that it will take a living wage to end homelessness and … 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
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
In Memoriam: David Veshosky
David Veshosky was a quiet giant, tenacious and gracious in his drive to serve Third Street Alliance. In 19 years of volunteering here, he accomplished many goals whose momentum is felt today. David joined the board in 2001 and served as President from 2012-2014. Throughout his board service, he worked on the building committee and … Read More
Thank You for Making an Impact on My Heart
Traveling along life’s journey sometimes you know where you are going, and sometimes you get an unexpected adventure. It all depends on which exit you take. I am choosing the exit of retirement on Friday, April 24. It will be my last day with Third Street Alliance as director of development. But, before I leave, … 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
Spreading the Message
When Tiffany was looking for a new place for child care eight years ago, she decided to enroll her oldest son in The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance. At the time she was grateful that it was close to her job and convenient. Now she is grateful for the education that her children, … Read More
Thriving on Her Own
When Robin first realized she would have to live in a homeless shelter last fall, she had visions of bunk beds, foot lockers and 6:00 a.m. wake-up calls. “I had this whole vision of what a shelter looked like,” she said. “I was scared.” But once stepping into Third Street Alliance, those visions … Read More
Lending A Helping Hand
When a call for volunteers goes out, Edie DeProfio is often the first to respond. Edie has been an active volunteer at Third Street Alliance for more than two and a half years and has contributed more than 150 volunteer hours in that time. A retired occupational therapist, Edie wanted to continue to … Read More
