Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation Celebrates Successful Grant Project with VALOR Clinic Foundation
Facilitated LSA Monroe Grant Supports Acquisition of Tractor to Aid Veterans’ Recovery Programs
Lehighton, PA – The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, proudly announces the successful conclusion of a vital community project made possible through the facilitation of an LSA Monroe grant. Thanks to this funding, the VALOR Clinic Foundation has acquired a New Holland Tractor, a key asset that will enhance operations at their White Haven site, supporting veterans through critical recovery and reintegration programs.
The grant, totaling $48,716.91, enabled VALOR Clinic Foundation to purchase the tractor equipped with a front-end loader and bucket attachment. This equipment will allow the organization to maintain the grounds of their growing War to Peace Transition Center—an essential component of their mission to help veterans heal from the invisible wounds of war, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
“Supporting projects like this one is central to CCEDC’s commitment to fostering a stronger, healthier community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President of the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation. “We are proud to have played a role in helping VALOR Clinic Foundation expand its impact on the lives of our nation’s heroes.”
Founded in 2012, VALOR Clinic Foundation provides relief, resources, and sustainable solutions for veterans. Their Veterans Unstoppable program, a centerpiece of their work, offers a holistic approach to PTSD recovery, housing support, and life skills development. The Foundation’s White Haven facility at 43 Meckes Lane is central to this mission, and the tractor acquisition marks an important step in maintaining and expanding the site’s capabilities.
The new tractor will be instrumental in the upkeep of the expansive grounds, as well as in assisting with the construction and maintenance of the eight-building War to Peace Transition Center. The project’s success is especially significant in Carbon County, a community facing one of the highest veteran suicide rates in Pennsylvania.
“Every initiative that strengthens support for our veterans strengthens our entire community,” added Jared Soto, Economic Development Specialist at the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation. “We commend the VALOR Clinic Foundation for their tireless dedication to those who have sacrificed so much and look forward to seeing the ongoing positive impact of their work.”
The CCEDC remains committed to connecting organizations like VALOR Clinic Foundation with the resources and partnerships they need to grow, thrive, and serve the community. The successful facilitation of this grant represents just one of the many ways CCEDC is helping build a stronger future for Carbon County.
For more information about the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and their Economic Development initiatives, please visit carboncountychamber.org. To learn more about VALOR Clinic Foundation and their Veterans Unstoppable program, visit valorclinic.org.
About the Chamber: The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation is a Proud Partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce; our purpose is to advance balanced economic growth and quality-of-life solutions in Carbon County through sustained advocacy, programs and services for our members, key stakeholders and the communities we serve. The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
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Kylie Adams-Weiss
