Northeast Ministry Receives a $35,000 Grant from R.K. Laros Foundation
BETHLEHEM, PA (
The support will provide a new security system for Northeast Ministry, which operates out of Bethlehem Housing Authority’s historical Marjorie B. Fink building. The high-quality system will include video surveillance cameras, exterior security lighting, intrusion detection, intercom entry system, and an access control system.
“The safety of children and families of Marvine-Pembroke is our top priority,” said Mrs. Paula Johnson, Northeast Ministry executive director. “This generous grant will allow Northeast Ministry to implement the appropriate safety features that all public buildings should possess. For the R.K. Laros Foundation to choose a small organization like Northeast Ministry to be the recipient of a large grant really shows that they believe in the impact we make in the Bethlehem community.”
The grant was presented on January 17,
About Northeast Ministry
Serving as the hub of the community, Northeast Ministry is a non-profit social service agency located in the heart of the low-income housing neighborhood of Marvine-Pembroke. Their goal is to offer programs and services to those in need in the community and to help them reach their highest potential. While many of their programs focus on the youth of the community, NEM’s food pantry is offered to individuals of all ages and the Connecting Seniors Program focuses on bringing the senior citizens of the community together. Since as far back as 1980, they have created a presence in the community that offers help and hope to those living in Northeast Bethlehem. To learn more about Northeast Ministry, please visit www.northeastministry.com
About The R.K. Laros Foundation
Founded in 1952. The R.K. Laros Foundation, Inc, a non-profit charitable trust, was established by Mr. Russell K. Laros and Mrs. Helen K. Laros. The Foundation was established to support community non-profit organizations serving the arts, education, the environment, health, historical preservation
