A TALE OF STRENGTH AND THE POWER OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
On February 14, 2010, Nikki W. found herself keeling over in pain. After months of testing, she was diagnosed with gastroparesis (paralysis of the stomach). Gastroparesis (GP) is a chronic illness...
View ArticleTO FEED A COMMUNITY… TAKES A COMMUNITY
We welcome David Cool to Poverty’s Edge. Dave has been Agency Relations Coordinator at Second Harvest Food Bank for nearly a year. In that time, he has seen an incredible increase in participation...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy and the Lessons I Learned
By Esther Guzman, Director of the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership As I sat watching the news and thinking of the destruction that Sandy may cause based on my experiences with hurricanes in Puerto...
View ArticleThe Lehigh Valley’s ‘Collective Resolve’ Means 2013 Will Be Better
I’m not sure how many of us have the time anymore to take a deep breath, clear our heads, and reflect, as we once did, on the year behind us. Maybe we don’t have any interest in dwelling on the past,...
View ArticleCelebrate National Public Gardens Day
The Friday before Mother’s Day our country celebrates National Public Gardens Day to increase awareness of public gardens, community gardens, arboretums and botanical gardens. The West Ward...
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