Over the past few years we have been working on a major classroom expansion project at Third Street Alliance transforming what used to be our swimming pool into state-of-the-art classrooms. We’re happy to announce that the project is finally coming to a close! As with any construction project, challenges presented themselves but we overcame the … Read More
Third Street Alliance “Breaks Ground” on Pool-to-School Project
After sitting unused and drained for more than 10 years, the decommissioned pool at Third Street Alliance for Women & Children will be undergoing a major transformation into classroom space for the agency’s early learning center. Third Street Alliance will be kicked off the redesign project with a “ground breaking” event on May 23. The … Read More
One Year Later: Students Learn Skills to Overcome Stress
As students around the country reentered the classrooms in the fall of 2020, it quickly became clear to educators that the children needed extra support with their educational and emotional stability. Many of our students in The Learning Center were also exhibiting stress-related behaviors including increased anxiety, irritability/anger, depression, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, loneliness, and general … Read More
Early Learning Scholarships Provide Opportunities for Women and Their Children to Succeed
Third Street Alliance needs your help to raise $20,000 for the Learning Center scholarship fund. The Elizabeth Mulrine Scholarship Fund was created in 2016 to help shelter families enroll their children in The Learning Center. The fund honors Elizabeth, the founder of Bistro, and her dedication to Third Street Alliance, and provides positive early learning … Read More
Advocating for Students and Teachers in The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance
Nancy Frederick, director of The Learning Center, is constantly balancing the needs of the students and the teachers in the center — evaluating how to better serve the students and their families. And since the beginning of the pandemic, Nancy has been hard at work advocating for early childhood education programs like The Learning Center. … Read More
Advancing Economic Opportunities Through Local Partnerships
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
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
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
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
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
