Welcome to ProJeCt, a beacon of hope and opportunity in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. With a legacy spanning 56 years, we stand proud as a transformative force dedicated to uplifting low-income, at-risk residents through the power of education and community support.
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At ProJeCt, we firmly believe that education is the key to self-empowerment. Our mission is to build a better community by helping people help themselves. We equip people with the skills and knowledge necessary to break the cycle of poverty, achieve their aspirations, and foster positive change in their lives.
ProJeCt provides one of the best workforce preparation programs in the region. We offer free classes for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
SIZZLE!® is a free summer camp for Easton Area School District children in grades K-5. It addresses the “summer slide” with a goal of increasing or maintaining reading scores.
The Family Literacy program offers parents the opportunity to improve their own literacy skills and learn how to become their child’s first and most important teacher while children learn critical early literacy skills and become better prepared for kindergarten.
The Student Success Program (SSP) is a school-based life skills and mentoring program that allows children to develop the skills needed to succeed in school.
ProJeCt’s Food Pantry has been a community cornerstone for over 30 years. The pantry aims to reduce food insecurity and increase food knowledge by providing high-quality, nutrient-dense food to low-income, at-risk adults, children, and seniors.
ASSIST is an emergency support program that assists people who are facing homelessness or other emergencies.
Education is our cornerstone, and it's why we offer all of our programs free of charge to low-income, at-risk residents of the Lehigh Valley. We're devoted to facilitating upward economic mobility through evidence-based, rigorously evaluated school and workforce preparation services. Our programs include Adult Education, Family Literacy, Student Success Program, SIZZLE!® Food Pantry, and ASSIST.
We set our sights on an even brighter future as we celebrate our achievements. In the next fifty years, we envision growth and expansion, enhancing our services to meet the evolving needs of at-risk families in the Lehigh Valley. We remain resolute in our commitment to sparking positive change, nurturing potential, and driving the transformation of lives and communities.
Expanding for impact:
under one roof.
ProJeCt of Easton is proud to announce a transformative milestone in our 57-year mission of helping people help themselves. With six programs that empower individuals and families to thrive, this moment marks the beginning of a bold new chapter: our Expanding for Impact: Under One Roof $6.5 million Capital Campaign.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, ProJeCt has received a $1 MILLION CHALLENGE gift toward the purchase of the former Confluence Community Center at 610 W. Berwick Street in Easton’s Southside. Inspired by decades of seeing ProJeCt’s impact firsthand, the donor invites our community to match their gift and help bring our shared vision to life.Together, we can build a lasting legacy that changes lives, strengthens our community, and invites everyone to be part of something extraordinary.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we can empower lives, break barriers, and create a future filled with hope and possibility.