Proceeds from button sales will be divided equally among the four following non-profits:
Bethlehem Community Fund’s mission is to raise monies to fill the gap left by traditional social services. Teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, school social workers and area clergy make most of the requests for assistance. Children receive help with school supplies, tutoring expenses, eyeglasses, clothing, camp tuition and other needs. Seniors may find assistance with utility bills, small home repairs, medical costs, a personal emergency response system or pet care. Each December, over 100 Bethlehem families receive holiday baskets of food, clothing and gifts. All First Night proceeds received by Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation are held in a Scholarship Fund to assist local individuals and families in need participate in town Parks and Recreation activities. Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) is a non-profit providing programs and initiatives to help teens and parents navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Including Talking with your Teens, Life after BC and the Community Spelling Bee. In addition, BOU awards grants in support of prevention education and safe activities for youth in the community. Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. provides programming and funds to supplement the Senior Services Department, to sponsor the Bethlehem Food Pantry, and to support an emergency heating fund.