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
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
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
