TeenWorks Update

The TeenWorks board recently viewed two presentations. Matthew Bartlett received funding for his Eagle Scout project---the 215^th in our history---to put in benches at the Upper Nazareth Park.  He also requested funding from other sources and was able to double the amount of benches. 

We also reviewed the application from the health & Human Services and the Indian American Association of the Lehigh Valley.  Their project is to rehabilitate an apartment at the Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown.  They have performed renovations on a couple of apartments and this project was to replace floor tiles and provide needed repair.  This was the first application received from this group and it was only because their professor, Jennifer Parker and I have know each other for several years.  They are a very active group and are focusing on the homeless issue in the Lehigh Valley.  We are beginning a relationship which should benefit many!

TeenWorks welcomed six new members—including triplet boys who are all involved in scouting.  We welcomed another Verizon/CWA board members who has pledged to apply to the Verizon Foundation for volunteer dollars.  When a Verizon employee volunteers 50 hours for a non-profit, the Foundation will provide a $750.00 gift.  

TeenWorks, through a substantial discount from Jaindl Farms, is providing $500.00 each in gift cards to New Bethany Ministries and the City Limits Assembly of God soup kitchen.  A video from last year at the City Limits facility is below. 
     
Our board count is now at 30 adults and 19 teens and although we are transitioning, there is significant growth and the diversity is expanding as well.  We are also in the process of examining the approval process for applications and more will be reported soon.

We are well on the way to a successful TeenWorks Awards Dinner for January 28, 2017!