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Christian Churches United coordinates with churches in the community to welcome pre-release inmates on a Saturday morning once per month to eat breakfast and hear a message of hope.

Provides emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness when county government declares a Code Blue, when temperatures are forecast to drop to or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. May also be called with higher temperatures based on consideration of wind chill, precipitation, or other circumstances.

Provides medical services.

Offers recreation, social, and educational activities. Provides congregate group meals at noon.

Helps families with children who have developmental delays. Assists in scheduling evaluations, making referrals for services, and in monitoring the child’s developmental progress. Also aids the family with preparation for a successful transition to a preschool program.

Provides court services including adult probation and parole, domestic relations, juvenile court and probation, the district attorney, and more.

Partners with local schools to support LGBTQ youth by recruiting LGBTQ volunteers to be group mentors to high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances. Volunteers attend regular after-school meetings for 12 months and work to help their mentees achieve their goals and realize their full potential. Rainbow Bigs program matches LGBTQ youth with mentors who identify as LGBTQ.

Provides a variety of short-term, intensive, home-based intervention services for families experiencing a crisis that is so severe that children are at imminent risk for placement outside the home.

Provides hospital based detox, rehab, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient program, and traditional one-on-one counseling, including evaluations.

Provides individual and group drug and alcohol counseling on an outpatient and intensive outpatient basis. Also, performs DUI assessments and required hours of counseling for DUI.

Provides a singles Christian ministry with a network of support groups including divorce recovery, single parenting, professionals, mature adults, young adults, never marrieds, etc. Also offers social activities, workshops, seminars, grief share, and a monthly newsletter.

Provides support to individuals with disabilities who have acquired the necessary skills for independent living. Each individual lives in their own separate apartment.

Provides a mobile app and website designed to make it fast, simple, and safe to donate surplus food in realtime to a local shelter. Donations are tax deductible.

Assists those struggling with food insecurity. The pantry is a choice pantry that provides fresh and shelf-stable food.

Educational instruction with tutorial assistance, field trips, audio-visual equipment and library

Designed to respond to the needs of families and friends caring for their loved ones at home. Its purpose is to reinforce (not replace the care being provided to the older person (who requires continuous care) at home. Depending on the annual household income, up to $250 a month for out-of-pocket expenses for purchased services and supplies (medications and medical supplies) directly related to the care of their relative or friend, is available. A lifetime amount of up to $2,000 may be available toward the purchase of assistive devices or home modifications. Reimbursement amounts are determined by actual expenses and household income.

Sells clothing, furniture, and household items at low cost. Proceeds support the overhead expenses and charitable work of the organization.

Issues all liquor licenses in Pennsylvania and operates approximately 625 retail wine and spirits stores across the state. Distributes a wide variety of free alcohol education materials, conducts training programs, and offers technical assistance and consultation services to and for school districts, colleges and universities, consumers and alcohol licensees.

Helps with obtaining produce vouchers, completing rent and property tax rebates and applying for LIHEAP (fuel assistance).

Offers scouting opportunities for boys, young men and women on five different levels:

• Tiger Cubs: A one-year, family-centered program for first grade boys and one or more adult family members. True to its motto: "Search, discover, share," this program stresses fun activities and strengthening family bonds while helping children build confidence and self-esteem.
• Cub Scouts: A family-centered program for boys in second through fifth grade. This program capitalizes on a boy's natural interests which fosters self-esteem and teaches cooperation and the meaning of healthy competition through sports, games, crafts, skill building, recognition, camping and fun.
• Scouts BSA: A troop and patrol-centered program for boys and girls in sixth grade through senior high school. This program builds self-esteem, resourcefulness, and leadership skills through a blend of outdoor experiences, educational and instructional skills, recognition, value building and fun.
• Varsity Scouts: For boys 14-17 years of age.

Provides the opportunity to plant, grow, and harvest own produce through use of plot in community garden space. Provides education on the value of gardening. Also provides donations of surplus produce to local non-profit food pantries and soup kitchens when possible.

Provides vitally important support for people with significant mental health concerns who are in recovery Services Include: Transportation to and from the center , Social interaction activities , Trips and tours , Recreation , Skills training , Education, Support Services. Lunch is provided daily.

Food bank distributes bags of non-perishable foods, bags occasionally include fresh or frozen items. Individuals must bring proof of residence in Lehighton area and will be asked to sign declaration of need. Individuals can receive a bag of groceries once a month.

Family centers provide families with a network of services accessible through local schools. Services available include healthcare services/clinics, family literacy programs, PAT (an in-home parenting program for 0-5 years old) summer recreational and enrichment programs, information and referral to other community resources. Family Centers are located at: Broughal Middle School 114 W Morton St, Bethlehem 18015 Donegan Elementary 1210 D 4th St, Bethlehem 18017 Marvine Elementary 1425 Livingston St, Bethlehem 18017 After school and summer programs available at some school. Parent/Community members should contact their school for information. Community School provide support and resources to families and community members at Broughal Middle School, Donegan Elementary, Fountain Hill Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and William Penn Elementary.

Assists with completing applications for PACE/PACENET.