BETHLEHEM, Pa. - s4story -- New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the appointment of seven new members to its board of directors:

• Georgine A. Olexa, attorney;
• Maryann Sturges, canon at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity;
• Adrienne Kwiatek-Holub, vice president at Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley;
• Gena Holmes, community resident;
• Scott Gervais, chief operating officer at C.F. Martin Guitar & Co.;
• Jacqueline M. Gannon, assistant professor of nursing at Moravian University;
• Rosemarie C. Lister, senior network director at St. Luke's Community Health.

"We are incredibly grateful to welcome this group of dedicated leaders to New Bethany's board of directors," said John Marc Rittle, executive director of New Bethany. "Each of these individuals brings a unique perspective and a depth of experience that will strengthen our ability to serve the Lehigh Valley."

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The new board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise, further strengthening New Bethany's commitment to addressing the community's needs and continuing its work to provide vital resources to those most in need.

"New Bethany's mission to serve with dignity and to foster self-sufficiency has flamed a strong desire to be a part of this extraordinary organization," said Olexa.

New Bethany's board officers include President Cesar Cordova, teacher at Bethlehem Area School District; Vice President Carrie Nedick, director of donor services at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation; Treasurer R.J. Fisher, chief financial officer at CryoConcepts; and Secretary Christina Chi Zhang, assistant professor of architecture at Lehigh University. With these new member additions, New Bethany's board of directors comprises 16 members, each serving a three-year term.

"I am honored to serve on New Bethany's board, supporting its mission and vision to bring critical services and resources to our community," said Lister.

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Learn more about New Bethany and its mission by visiting www.newbethany.org.

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About New Bethany

New Bethany offers hope and support to neighbors who experience poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness. They believe that all people, regardless of circumstances, should be treated with dignity and care without judgment. No one who seeks help is turned away. New Bethany meets people where they are by offering wraparound services designed to remove barriers and assist individuals and families in reaching self-sufficiency. It starts with a meal and other street-level human services, including showers, laundry services, mailing address, and access to their Choice Food Pantry, and continues with housing assistance, job search support and tools, and case management. To learn more about New Bethany, find them on Facebook and Twitter @NewBethanyLV or visit them on the web at www.newbethany.org.