LVCF’s Erika Riddle Petrozelli (c.), Megan Barnes Briggs (r.), and Mariska van Aalst (l.) attended the Economic Mobility Summit this week hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, engaging with leaders and innovators working to advance inclusive economic opportunity.

Nonprofits that provide utility assistance to households in PPL Electric’s 29-county service area are invited to apply for grants from $10 to $30K. The Good Neighbor Fund Grant Program for the 2025–26 cycle is now open!, Learn more and apply today! lehighvalleyfoundation.org/good-neighbor-…

LVCF is a proud sponsor of last nights' FREDDY Awards. Congratulations to all the talented students who participated. LVCF's Erika Riddle Petrozelli helped present the award for outstanding production number. See the video clip at WFMZ's website: bit.ly/4mtzyNN

LVCF was proud to sponsor LINC’s Celebrating 10 Years of Connecting Our Community: Spring Soiree by the Creek, held at the historic Luckenbach Mill in Bethlehem. LVCF’s Erika Riddle Petrozelli and Robyn Weaver attended in support of LINC and to rub elbows.

Congrats | LVCF was at today's Women’s Summit. Robyn Weaver moderated a panel discussion. Mariska van Aalst and Carrie Nedick, CAP® were on-hand to help celebrate with LVCF Board member Lindsay Watson was also a speaker at the day-long summit. #LVWomensSummit

LVCF's Scholarship Committee met to select recipients of the Stephanie Olexa & Seth Weber Scholarships, which support students pursuing degrees in Life Sciences & Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. #LVCF #Scholarships #LifeSciences #CriminalJustice #LehighValley #FirstGen

We’re proud to share that Jennifer Mann—Founder & President of JL Mann Consulting and a valued member of LVCF's Board of Governors—has been named to Lehigh Valley Business’s The Power List of 2025! #PowerList2025 #CommunityLeadership #LVCF #LehighValley

We thank Antonia Grifo, Esq. for her dedicated service on the LVCF Board of Governors from 2016 to 2025. Antonia brought steady leadership, wise counsel, & a strong commitment to community throughout her tenure. Thank you for your incredible contributions to the Lehigh Valley.

LVCF recently said thank you & farewell to Thomas Neuhaus for his distinguished service as a Governor of LVCF from July 2022 - June 2025. His leadership on the Finance Committee and Investment RFP Committee helped strengthen the Foundation’s financial stewardship. Thank you, Tom.

We thank Leigh Ehrlich for her service as a Governor of LVCF from 2023 to 2025. Leigh brought thoughtful leadership, sound judgment, and a clear financial perspective to her roles on the Finance Committee and Investment RFP Committee — helping to strengthen the Foundation.

Happy Birthday | Lehigh Valley Community Foundation just turned 58. Established on this day in July of 1967 as the Bethlehem Area Foundation, it was regionalized and re-named in 1992 to serve the entire Lehigh Valley. Learn more about our history at: bit.ly/3TtSr5R

We welcome Kathryn M. Brown, CFP®, ChFC®, CAP®, co-founder of Morton Brown Family Wealth , to the LVCF Board of Governors. With nearly 25 years of financial experience and a passion for aligning wealth with purpose, Katie will serve on LVCF's Finance Committee. bit.ly/3TFFF4k

Please join us in welcoming Nicholas (Nic) Hindle, President of HindlePower Inc., to the LVCF Board of Governors! With a background in engineering, clean energy, and business innovation, Nic brings a unique perspective to our Finance Committee. bit.ly/4nSLQQg

We welcome Anne Baum, President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health, to our Board of Governors! Anne will bring visionary leadership in healthcare & a deep commitment to civic life to our Community Investments Committee. bit.ly/4kKSPYW

LVCF awarded $40K in Creative Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program (CEAP) grants to 20 local creative businesses & individuals from PA Creative Industries and the PA Council on the Arts, with support from the state and the National Endowment for the Arts bit.ly/4oTEQDy

Happy Labor Day... Thank you to everyone past and present whose important work helps make the Lehigh Valley a great place to live. LVCF will be back at it tomorrow.

LVCF’s Erika Riddle Petrozelli, CPA, CAP® & Megan Briggs spoke at the PA Community Foundation Association Conference in State College, Pa. Erika is pictured with Stephen Link, CAP®, Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management. Megan also pictured with Stephen, a former LVCF governor.

The Trusted Response Fund, a capacity-building opportunity provides $5,000–$20,000 to nonprofits who are adapting to meet urgent needs, planning for long-term sustainability, & remaining resilient in a rapidly changing environment is now open to apply. lvcfgrants.org/trusted-respon…

ARPA PA Arts & Culture Recovery Grant application is now open! $3,000 grants to eligible artists/creative professionals in Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, & Northampton counties who experienced pandemic-related losses. Apply now through our grants portal: lvcfgrants.org/arpa-pa-arts-%….

Thank you to everyone who joined LVCF for Entry Level Fundraising 101 at Northampton Community College. Thanks to Greg Wilson & Michelle Ellison of Stick Figure Fundraising for leading an engaging, hands-on session that helped fundraisers build skills and confidence.