Robin Carmody presents a $1,000 donation from First Generation to The Rev. Dr. Christine L. Nelson, Executive Director of Lehigh County Conference of Churches.

Today’s featured charitable organization, and the recipient of a $1,000 donation from First Generation through the 12 Weeks of Christmas program, is Lehigh County Conference of Churches.

Lehigh County Conference of Churches, founded in 1954, is a group of churches that partner together to improve the lives of Lehigh County residents by providing clothing, housing and healing. According to their website, Lehigh County Conference of Churches annually:

• Serves over 60,000 meals
• Links 7,000 people in crisis to community resources
• Provides safe and supportive programs for over 500 people struggling with mental health issues
• Finds shelter for 2,200 people facing homelessness
• Assists 325 people with pharmaceutical needs
• Keeps 100 people from freezing in cold weather
• Promotes ecumenical endeavors
• Supplies ministry opportunities for over 3,000 volunteers

For more information on Lehigh County Conference of Churches and how you can help, please visit the links below.

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Be sure to check back often to see who will be receiving the next donation from First Generation through The 12 Weeks of Christmas! Like First Generation on Facebook and follow @FirstGenCom on Twitter for more updates!