BETHLEHEM, Pa. — PBS39 explored the challenges faced by Lehigh Valley’s nonprofit organizations as they deliver services amid reduced funding.
“A Community Conversation: When the Funding Fades” is a live show that will detail how recent federal funding cuts and interruptions are affecting agencies and the people they serve.
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Among the affected: food pantries, youth programs, housing initiatives and mental health services.
The hourlong program is hosted by PBS39 Executive Producer Brittany Sweeney.
It will be broadcast at PBS39 and streaming at PBS39.org, as well as on the PBS39 YouTube channel.
It also will be streamed on the LehighValleyNews.com Facebook account.
Guests and those featured include:
- Melissa Miranda, chief executive officer of Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley;
- Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany;
- Dawn Godshall, Executive Director for Community Action Lehigh Valley;
- Jill Pereira, President, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley;
- Katarah Jordan, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Allentown;
- Alisa Baratta, Executive Director, Third Street Alliance;
- Hasshan Batts, Founder, Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley;
- Josh Berk, Executive Director, Bethlehem Area Public Library;
- Sarah Wassel, Second Harvest Food Bank
PBS39 is part of Lehigh Valley Public Media, along with 91.3 WLVR radio and LehighValleyNews.com.