Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem
Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem
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About this organization
Mission
BASED ON A BELIEF IN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, CADCB IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTH BETHLEHEM BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, PROMOTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPOWERING RESIDENTS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS REGARDING THE FUTURE OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
About
COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BETHLEHEM (CADCB) IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION SERVING THE SOUTHSIDE OF BETHLEHEM. CADCB ORGANIZES THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT REVITALIZATION STRATEGIES, ESPECIALLY SMALL BUSINESS START-UPS. CADCB ALSO ADMINISTERS A NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDED BY CORPORATIONS THAT RECEIVE STATE TAX CREDITS. THE NPP, CALLED SOUTHSIDE VISION 2024, FUNDS PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. LAUNCHED A NEW START YOUR BUSINESS MODULE CLASS FORMAT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ALLENTOWN, AND CONDUCTED TWO START YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM CYCLES PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN STARTING A NEW BUSINESS OR EXPANDING AN EXISTING BUSINESS THROUGH FOUR MODULES INCLUDING BUSINESS BASICS, MARKETING, SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, AND SALES AND PROFESSIONALISM. TAUGHT BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS FROM A RANGE OF BUSINESS DISCIPLINES, 65 ENTREPRENEURS AND PROSPECTIVE ENTREPRENEURS ENROLLED, OF WHOM 46 COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE MODULE OF THE PROGRAM. PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 126 ENTREPRENEURS AND PROSPECTIVE ENTREPRENEURS RESULTING IN 21 NEW BUSINESSES, THE EXPANSION OF 14 EXISTING BUSINESSES, THE CREATION OF 35 JOBS AND RETENTION OF 56 JOBS. COMPLETED THE FOURTH YEAR OF SOUTHSIDE VISION 20/20, CADCB'S NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED, SIX-YEAR REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR SOUTH BETHLEHEM THAT WAS STARTED IN 2002. FUNDED FAADE REPAIRS FOR FIVE PROPERTIES IN SOUTH BETHLEHEM. SUPPORTED THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHSIDE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM TO 4 BLOCKS INTERNATIONAL, A VIBRANT COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR HOME TO A WIDE VARIETY OF BUSINESSES REPRESENTING SOUTH BETHLEHEM'S DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE. PROVIDED A RANGE OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO OVER 500 CHILDREN. PLANTED 39 TREES ON HAYES STREET. LAUNCHED THE SOUTHSIDE PROUD NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING CAMPAIGN. ORGANIZED THREE COMMUNITY UNIFICATION AND INTERGENERATIONAL EVENTS ATTENDED BY OVER 800 RESIDENTS, INCLUDING HOLIDAY IN THE PARK, COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT AND A YOUTH FESTIVAL. ENGAGED 60 LOCAL RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AS VOLUNTEERS ON SOUTHSIDE VISION 20/20 COMMITTEES TO WORK TOWARD THE REVITALIZATION OF SOUTH BETHLEHEM. CONDUCTED TWO SMALL BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN SOUTH BETHLEHEM WITH A TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF OVER 175 PEOPLE. COMPLETED A COMMUNITY-BASED SOUTHSIDE HOUSING STUDY EXAMINING RESIDENT OPINIONS REGARDING HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS AND CHALLENGES IN SOUTH BETHLEHEM, ENGAGING OVER 200 RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND SURVEYS. THE COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BETHLEHEM IS A SEPARATELY- INCORPORATED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Based on a belief in economic and social justice, cadcb improves the quality of life in south bethlehem by fostering economic opportunity, promoting community development, and empowering residents to actively participate in the decision-making process regarding the future of our diverse community.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Based on a belief in economic and social justice, cadcb improves the quality of life in south bethlehem by fostering economic opportunity, promoting community development, and empowering residents to actively participate in the decision-making process regarding the future of our diverse community.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is PA.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 6 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$39,197.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $231,628 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $21,184 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.