Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley

08/11/2026

🎒⚽ Kareem’s Community Day is BACK! 🏫🧡

Join us Sunday, August 23rd from 12 PM–5 PM at Fountain Park in Allentown for an afternoon focused on community, youth, and violence prevention!

We’re helping our young people get ready for the new school year while creating a safe, positive space to connect, have fun, and build community. 🙌🏾

✨ What to expect:
🎒 Bookbag giveaways while supplies last
⚽ Kickball tournament
🎮 Games & activities for youth
💈 Barbers & haircuts for youth
🤝 Community resources & more!

Events like Kareem’s Community Day give young people positive outlets, strengthen relationships, and help keep our community connected and engaged—because violence prevention starts with investing in our youth.

📅 August 23rd, 2026
⏰ 12 PM–5 PM
📍 Fountain Park | Allentown, PA

Bring the family, bring a friend, and come be part of a day dedicated to preparing our kids for school and building a safer community together! 🧡

08/05/2026

Every month, we come together with purpose.

Our CCVI Monthly Meeting is an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, review progress, share updates, and continue building safer, healthier communities through collaboration and action. Every voice at the table matters as we work together to prevent violence, support healing, and create opportunities for our neighbors.

Thank you to our dedicated partners and community leaders who continue to show up and invest in meaningful change. Together, we’re making a difference.

08/05/2026

Giving Back Starts with Community ❤️🥕

A huge thank you to Operation Address The Homeless (OATH) for their generous food donation!

Because of partners like OATH, we're able to provide fresh food and essential groceries to individuals and families throughout the Allentown community. Every donation helps strengthen food security, support healthier families, and remind our neighbors that they are not alone.

We're grateful for this partnership and for everyone who continues to invest in building a stronger, healthier community—one meal at a time.

💙 Thank you, OATH, for making a difference!

07/31/2026

🎓🌟 Thank you to our Bridging the Gap Interns for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving the Allentown community and Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley.

Throughout your time with us, you brought fresh perspectives, passion, and a willingness to learn while helping us continue our mission of creating opportunities, building connections, and supporting our community.

We appreciate the time, energy, and care you poured into your work. Your contributions made a meaningful impact, and we are grateful to have been a part of your journey.

Thank you for choosing PNLV as a place to learn, grow, and serve. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors! 🧡

07/30/2026

📚 Join Us for Our August Reentry Roundtable! 🤝

Returning citizens deserve access to the resources and opportunities that help build a successful future.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 535 Hamilton Street, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18101

This month’s discussion continues our conversation on one of the Five Pillars of Re-Entry: Education. Together, we’ll explore how education can play a vital role in reducing recidivism, learn about the educational opportunities available to returning citizens, and discuss the challenges many face when pursuing their educational goals.

Your voice, experiences, and ideas matter. Join the conversation as we work together to strengthen pathways to successful reentry and build a more supportive community.

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07/29/2026

Every shirt tells a story. 🎽

As we prepared for National Call to Action Day, we printed t-shirts that represent more than just a design they represent unity, remembrance, and our shared commitment to ending gun violence in our community.

From the first print to the final shirt, every step was completed with purpose because together, we can raise awareness, inspire action, and stand for a safer Allentown.

07/29/2026

❗️TOMORROW❗️

Join us for our next Lunch & Learn! 🍽️✨

Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley is excited to welcome Charece N. Saunders, Founder and Executive Director of Metamorphosis Women’s Empowerment Initiative, for an inspiring discussion on Women’s Empowerment. Come enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with others and hearing a powerful message of resilience, healing, and personal growth.

📢 New Location Alert!
Our Lunch & Learn series has moved. All future Lunch & Learn events will now be held at our Promise Food & Wellness Center.

📍 Promise Food & Wellness Center
1227 W. Gordon Street
Allentown, PA 18102

🗓 Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of learning, meaningful conversation, and community.

Please share this post and invite someone who would benefit from this empowering conversation!

07/28/2026

🎒🌟 Join Us for Kareem’s Community Day! 🌟🎒

Bring the whole family out for a day of fun, community, and remembrance on Sunday, August 23rd, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Fountain Park in Allentown, PA! 🧡

Enjoy an afternoon filled with: 🏀 Sporting events 🏃 Adult Field Day competitions 🍔 Delicious food 🎒 Back-to-school backpack giveaways (while supplies last) 🤝 Community resources and local organizations 🕊️ A special time to honor and remember those we’ve lost to gun violence
Let’s come together to celebrate our community, support one another, and create lasting memories while preparing students for a successful school year. We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Fountain Park – Allentown, PA
📅 Sunday, August 23
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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07/28/2026

On July 15th, we stood together for National Call to Action Day by sharing our stories, lifting our voices, and honoring those whose lives have been forever changed by gun violence.

Community members, advocates, and leaders spoke about the impact gun violence has had on their lives and why creating safer neighborhoods is so important for Allentown. Every story shared was a reminder that change begins when we listen, unite, and take action.

Together, we remain committed to building a future where every family can live, grow, and thrive free from violence.