ALLENTOWN, PA – September 9, 2015 – In continuation of its growth across the region, Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley has hired three new staff members to help the non-profit organization achieve its mission in two additional cities.

Originally started as the Allentown Promise Neighborhood eight years ago in the city’s downtown, PNLV has expanded into Easton, starting an Easton Promise Neighborhood in the West Ward this summer. A Bethlehem Promise Neighborhood is also in early development.

Ewuradjoa Dawson-Amoah has joined the staff as its Data Coordinator. Dawson-Amoah will help establish PNLV’s database and provide leadership to ensure standardized data collection related to its work across all three cities.

Christian Torres has been hired as the Bethlehem Promise Neighborhood Coordinator. Torres will assist PNLV with its beginning efforts in Bethlehem as the organization continues to meet the partners already serving that community and develop relationships with residents, government officials, business/nonprofits leaders, and higher education partners.

Carmen Morales is the new Easton Promise Neighborhood Coordinator. Morales will provide support to the Easton office and serve as a key contact for the residents that PNLV serves in EPN.

“These new team members will help us expand our efforts across the Lehigh Valley region and realize our goal of having a Promise Neighborhood in each of the region’s three cities,” said Dr. Yamil Sanchez Rivera, Executive Director of PNLV.

Inspired by the Harlem Children’s Zone, the U.S. Department of Education’s federal Promise Neighborhoods program is an initiative designed to break the cycle of generational poverty by wrapping children in a pipeline of health, social, and educational supports from birth through college. It utilizes efforts to mobilize residents, community partners, educational institutions, and business leaders to ensure the success of children from birth to career so they will thrive, succeed in school and become vital members in the community.

About Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley Founded in 2007 by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley unites residents and leaders from various sectors to ensure the success of children from birth through career. Promise Neighborhoods accomplishes its work through place-based, collective impact efforts. Its main office is located at 1101 Hamilton Street, Suite 345-346 in Downtown Allentown. For more information, visit http://www.promiseneighborhoodslv.org/.

 

Information Provided By:
Tracey Werner, Blabbermouth Communications
tracey@blabbermouthcommunications.com