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Investing in Making Progress Across the Community Together
$10,000 IMPACT grant awarded to one lucky non-profit.
The application period for the Fidelity Bank $10,000+ IMPACT grant is now closed! All of the applicants demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovative ideas to help the Bethlehem community thrive, making the selection process quite challenging. Our community group of panelists and Fidelity Bankers have narrowed it down to the following four finalists:
Voting is open now through August 17th. Stop into the Bethlehem branch and vote for the organization you feel most deserves the $10,000. Voting is open to the public and you can vote once per day!
The Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) was established with the purpose of facilitating economic development.
The grant will be used to support two BEDCO programs: SouthSide Ambassadors and SouthSide Arts District. Funds will be used to purchase machinery to implement an efficient leaf collection program for SouthSide Ambassadors. The SouthSide Arts District funding would go directly towards offsetting the costs of its annual Chilifest event.
Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES) is a faith-based partnership that provides a network of care and hospitality for the homeless in the Bethlehem community. Overnight sheltering, hot meals, and shower facilities are provided for up to 70 guests during the coldest months of the year – November to April. BES would like to provide year-round shelter, with the goal of helping guests obtain permanent housing.
The funding will be used to pay for a professional evaluation of the current shelter’s location, including the development of preliminary plans, and determining the costs for making modification to create a year-round shelter.
New Bethany offers services to those in the Bethlehem community who experience poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness. Services include meals, showers, laundry services, mailing address, and access to a food pantry (Choice Food Pantry). Housing assistance, job search support and tools, and case management are also provided. The Choice Food Pantry saw an 81% increase in households seeking food between April of 2022 and 2023.
Funds from the grant will be used to meet this increasing need through the purchasing of food and supporting direct services at the Choice Food Pantry.
The Valley Youth House mission is to be the catalyst for youth to achieve their desired future through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and build community connections. Over 12,000 children, youth, and their families are served annually agency-wide. The requested funding will help underwrite the services of an established program, called The Synergy Project, for youth experiencing homelessness between the ages of 16 and 24 in Bethlehem.
The funds will be used to close the gap in funding for the current year and cover the salaries of staff and program emergency supplies.
At Fidelity Bank, it is our goal to be an integral part of the communities we serve. From offering expert financial advice, to providing charitable contributions to local organizations, to our own brand of “surprise and delight” through Random Acts of Kindness and our Sweets and Treats Van, we stay involved in a number of ways. It’s easy, it’s fun, and your organization can build a sustainable program that makes the Bethlehem community even better than it is today.
Fidelity Bank places a high priority on providing support to local organizations that improve the quality of life where its clients and employees live, work, and raise their families. Our IMPACT grant is designed to help a worthy organization produce tangible, sustaining results. To be eligible, organizations must hold a current tax-exempt status under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a registered non-profit.
Fidelity Bank supports non-profits organizations and programs in the community it serves that address the following areas of support:Community Arts: offers cultural enrichment and artistic education.Economic Development: supports civic activities as well as local economic development.Education: helps students of all ages, including preschool, K-12, and higher education, achieve the full potential of their education.Family & Health: assists with the health and wellness of the family.Sustainability: connects people with the outdoors, protects our local areas, and encourages sustainable practices in both business and public spaces.Youth Services: ensures children are safe, healthy, and enter school ready to learn while engaging them to be confident, responsible, and happy.
+$10,000 award will be deposited into a Fidelity Bank checking account.
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