{"id":141906,"date":"2025-04-23T20:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T00:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141906"},"modified":"2025-04-23T20:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T00:18:29","slug":"client-1st-financial-gifts-35k-through-nap-to-support-a-local-nonprofit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141906","title":{"rendered":"Client 1st Financial Gifts $35K Through NAP to Support a Local Nonprofit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Client 1st Financial Gifts $35K Through NAP to Support a Local Nonprofit<\/h1>\n<p><em>The financial advisory firm\u2019s total giving to New Bethany has surpassed $90,000.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fogelsville, Pa. (April 23, 2025)\u2014 <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.c1fin.com\/\">Client 1st Financial<\/a>, a trusted financial advisory firm in Lehigh Valley, donated $35,000 to <a href=\"https:\/\/newbethany.org\/\">New Bethany Inc.<\/a> through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development\u2019s 2024-25 Neighborhood Assistance Program: Special Program Priorities, to support the nonprofit\u2019s Economic Resilience Project. New Bethany provides access to nutritious food, housing and social services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Client 1st Financial, we believe financial well-being starts with a strong community,\u201d said Michael J. Fischer, president and CEO of Client 1st Financial. \u201cSupporting New Bethany\u2019s Economic Resilience Project is an investment in stability, opportunity, and long-term impact for those who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>New Bethany\u2019s NAP project is working to increase economic resilience in response to persistent systemic social injustice, which is exacerbated by the ongoing negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable and at-risk communities. This will be accomplished by providing case management with a focus on gaining and maintaining employment, which leads to stabilization.<\/p>\n<p>Client 1st Financial was among the first businesses to invest in New Bethany\u2019s inaugural NAP project in 2022, focused on housing advocacy and assistance. Including NAP and other contributions, Client 1st Financial has donated over $90,000 to New Bethany, with an additional<\/p>\n<p>$50,000 pledged over the next five years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClient 1st Financial has been a steadfast partner in our mission to reduce poverty and create lasting change,\u201d said Marc Rittle, New Bethany\u2019s executive director. \u201cTheir continued investment through the NAP program helps us provide the support and resources our community members need to build stability and resilience. We\u2019re deeply grateful for their commitment and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Client 1st Financial, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.c1fin.com\/\">www.c1fin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>About Client 1st Financial<\/h1>\n<p>With over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael Fischer has earned a reputation among his clients as someone who listens to them and keeps their interests first. Joined by an experienced team of other professionals, Client 1st Financial continues to separate itself from the herd in the financial services industry by supplying focused planning<\/p>\n<p>services that provide straightforward answers in a fashion that\u2019s easy to understand. Learn more about Client 1st Financial by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.c1fin.com\/\">www.c1fin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Securities and investment advisory services offered through <strong>Osaic Wealth, Inc, <\/strong>member FINRA\/SIPC. <strong>Osaic Wealth <\/strong>is separately owned and other entities and\/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of <strong>Osaic Wealth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAmiee Goldy<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\/\">www.socialtmarketing.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Client 1st Financial Gifts $35K Through NAP to Support a Local Nonprofit The financial advisory firm\u2019s total giving to New Bethany has surpassed $90,000. Fogelsville, Pa. 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