The spirit of Caring for Bethlehem comes from a long history of people giving time and resources selflessly to build the community of Bethlehem, Connecticut as we know it today.
Recognizing that local response to local needs makes sense, and recognizing the constraints of time in today’s world and the desires of people to make a difference locally, Caring for Bethlehem builds community, develops programs to meet local needs, and makes it possible for volunteers to match their talents and availability with opportunities to serve.
Something powerful is happening in the Bethlehem community. Our vision set forth in 2017 is uniting the community around caring for our most vulnerable neighbors. The mission of Caring for Bethlehem – to build community, to develop programs to meet local needs, and to match the talents of volunteers with opportunities to serve – is making a difference in lives throughout the year.
Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut. Caring for Bethlehem was founded in 2017 to serve the residents of Bethlehem. In 2020, the organization assumed management of the Bethlehem Fuel Bank, the Bethlehem Assistance Fund, and the Bethlehem Scholarship Fund.
Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. provides assistance for local individuals and families regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status, or of any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Bethlehem Food Bank, Bethlehem Comfort Closet, Bethlehem Fuel Bank, Bethlehem Assistance Fund, Bethlehem Scholarship Fund, and Ken Meady Memorial Scholarship Fund are registered trade names of Caring for Bethlehem, Inc.
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Theresa O'Neill, Acting President
Mary Ann Fontaine, Secretary, Scholarship Committee Chair
Trish Traver, Treasurer
Rick Wood, Financial Secretary
Cathie Murdock, Director, Prince of Peace Clothing Bank Liaison
Susan Murray, Director
Vera Rosa, Director, Bethlehem Food Bank Coodinator
Nancy Stein, Director, Community Garden Liaison
Emily Eisen
Theresa O'Neill
Vera Rosa
Trish Traver
Rick Wood
Ray Lynn
Cindy Merrick
Christine Syriac
Trish Traver
Rick Wood
Caring for Bethlehem communicates a few times during the year through email, local news outlets, and by word of mouth to share information about upcoming events and opportunities to serve the Bethlehem Community.
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