Community Service News
Support the Troops
Freedom High School has sent holiday wishes to the troops through the "Holiday for Heroes" program, sponsored by the American Red Cross. Students and teachers wrote messages of thanks and encouragement for our troops stationed overseas. The Freedom Service Squad organized a banner signing for two FHS grads who are in the military and now stationed in Afghanistan. In addition to the 20 foot banner, Freedom shirts and snack foods were sent to Pvt. Andrew Bilheimer and 2nd Lt. Robert Griffith. We are proud of all of our troops and wish them a happy holiday and safe return home.
Posted 2009-12-15
New Agencies Added
The following agencies have been recently approved for community service by the BASD Board of School Directors. Bethlehem Saints Youth Organization Lisa Brown 484-554-5645~ ~ ~ ~ FC Freedom Soccer John Eltringham 610-954-5712~ ~ ~ ~ Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church George Triesner, Jr. 610-897-6231~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Notre Dame Parish Pat Rasmuson 610-866-4371 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Carol Salabsky 610-867-8409 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted 2009-12-03
Canned Food Drive
A big thank you to Liberty High School for all of the donations collected for Second Harvest member agency West Side Food Bank. We collected 70 grocery bags full! The Food Bank personnel were very grateful, especially since there is a great need in our community. They said this was the largest collection ever. We could not have done this without the help of students Phillip Livingston, Katelynn Guranich, and Katrina Danyluk. Thanks again to everyone who participated.
Posted 2009-11-06
Important Changes to Agency Information
Manor Care Health Services - Bethlehem has a new contact, Nicole Heimsoth. ~~~~~
Big Brother/Big Sister has a new phone number: 610-391-1827. The program in the elementary schools is on hold at this time. ~~~~~
Blough Health Care Center has a new activities director, Sue Frutchey, sfrutchey@bloughhealthcare.com ~~~~~
Bethlehem Steelers Athletic Association's new contact is Shea Ace. Reach Shea at 610-866-2510. ~~~~~
VIA has opened a new thrift shop at the Stefko Blvd. shopping center. Students may volunteer at any of the 5 stores that VIA runs.
Posted 2009-09-09
Request for Approval for Service at a Non-profit Agency Application Process
If you are going to volunteer for a non-profit organization that does not appear in the Directory of Approved Agencies, you must submit the Request for Service form before you begin your volunteer hours. The form is available in your Student Service Center.
Posted 2008-10-17
Community Service Forms Now Downloadable
Students can now download these forms at
The Approved Agency form to be used for the 200 organizations appearing in the "Directory of Agencies."
The Parental Waiver form must accompany an application when volunteering for those organizations where alcohol may be served. See the web site for the entire list.
http://www.beth.k12.pa.us/cs/forms.lasso
Posted 2008-09-17
Approved Agencies
If you are volunteering for one of the Approved Agencies listed in the Directory of Approved Agencies you can get the Approved Agency form in your Student Service Center or download it. Without this document you can not receive credit for your volunteer hours. The new form features the community service application and time sheet in one.
Posted 2007-10-01
Non-Profits, please
Remember, in order to receive credit for your service, you must volunteer for organizations that are Non-Profit. All of the approved agencies in the Community Service Directory are non-profits.
Posted 2007-01-30
Independent Projects
Students are always encouraged to complete Independent Projects for their community service activities. These projects are student generated and should benefit an individual, group, or organization. However, it is important to follow the established procedure in order to ensure that credit will be given for all of your volunteer hours. Be sure to obtain a copy of the Independent Project Guidelines, available in your Student Service Center, and submit the completed proposal BEFORE beginning your service. Your project will be evaluated by the Community Service Coordinator, and if it is approved, you are ready to begin.
Posted 2006-11-14
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