The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF) awarded a $5,000 Early Childhood Education Grant to the Northampton Community College (NCC) Foundation to support the NCC Children’s Centers.
“Access to affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care is critical to the well-being of children, families, employers, and our community as a whole,” said Megan Barnes Briggs, Vice President for Community Investments at LVCF. “By providing flexible operating support, these grants help organizations respond to immediate needs while building the capacity needed to create lasting impact.”
The grants support organizations that provide childcare, early learning opportunities, family support services, and specialized programs that help children develop the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. Funding also helps strengthen the early childhood workforce, expand access to care, and address barriers that prevent families from securing reliable, affordable childcare.
“Investing in early childhood is one of the most effective ways to strengthen our community’s future,” Briggs added. “These organizations are helping children build strong foundations for lifelong success while providing essential support that allows families to work, learn, and thrive. We are proud to partner with them in this important work.”
This grant is being awarded as part of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Leadership Grantmaking and is made possible by the generosity of their fundholders who contribute to foundation-directed grantmaking.
The Foundation manages more than 300 charitable funds, totaling over $140 million. To learn more, visit: www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org.
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem PA 18020
610.861.5300
