Monthly Newsletter

February 2022 | Volume 1

A YEAR IN REVIEW:

Thank you!

As we begin 2022, we reflect back and are thankful for the opportunities to connect and serve our community. We are very thankful for the continued financial support that allows us to do the great work that we do. Although it was a pandemic year, we were able to successfully run (and grow) many of our programs. We were also successful in expanding our staff, adding two new hires in 2021.

One of our goals for 2022 was to launch our monthly newsletter with the intent to share updates and opportunities, as well as stories of great connections and support, for our nonprofit community.

Being at the center of the nonprofit community, in 2021 we connected, educated, and supported over 300 nonprofits, engaged thousands of volunteers, and have worked closely with hundreds of businesses. Programs included our Volunteer Challenge; Project Blueprint & LEAD Now Board trainings; YLEAD summer youth leadership, Day of Caring, Holiday Hope Chests, and our Youth Council (to name a few). It was a well engaged year, and we ended it with some eminent goals for the Volunteer Center in 2022.

Thank you, and here's to a successful and even more engaged 2022!

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Newsletter Highlights

Thank you!

Featured Program

Nonprofit Membership

Upcoming Events

A message from our CEO

FEATURED PROGRAM

Holiday Hope Chests

For our 21st year of Holiday Hope Chests (and in the midst of a pandemic), we jumped into the holiday spirit with a huge goal of meeting the requests from 47 youth-serving nonprofits.

The organizations received over 9,000 wrapped and filled shoeboxes to support their youth and their programs.

It takes a village! Over 425 donors, 90 volunteers, with individuals and businesses contributing to over $16,000 raised, we were able to make the holidays that much happier for 9,000+ kids this year.

Watch our Holiday Hope Chests Video Here

A special thank you to our top box donors, including Northampton County Bar Association, Give Back Lehigh Valley, and LG Photography, who collectively donated over 1,000 shoeboxes.

Every box has an impact!

To see our sponsors, click here.

NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP

Member Benefits

Join over 125 nonprofit organizations who are the recipient of member benefits. From expanded reach for volunteer opportunities to access to resources, skilled volunteers and donations.

Not a member? See the full list of benefits and join here.

To learn more, attend the February 8th virtual information session. Register here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

What's Next?

Skills Connect launches in February 2022 with our 2nd pilot of connecting business leaders to nonprofit skills-based volunteer needs. Full launch planned for April 2022.

Board leadership and training sessions including Project Blueprint and LEAD Now are forming for April 2022. Check our website for dates and registration links.

Volunteer Challenge - Join 30+ businesses forming teams to support a nonprofit organization by coordinating and completing a sustainable project to enhance the nonprofits’ ability to serve their community. Check out the 2021 projects. Registration is required.

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A message from our CEO

A sincere thank you to our amazing supporters and nonprofit community for allowing us to connect, convene, and provide resources that make an impact on so many people in our community.

We are starting 2022 with lofty goals, new ideas, and means to continue to increase the capacity of the nonprofit sector while maintaining (and growing) our signature programs and events. We are fortunate to have great staff, board members, and so many other committee participants that allow us to do the work we love.

Karen Smith

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