Tricia Vermilya Aesthetics partners with Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and Safe Harbor Easton to support Lehigh Valley\u2019s unhoused neighbors<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
EASTON, Pa., Nov. 4, 2025 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>As\u00a0the Lehigh Valley faces rising homelessness and increased demand for emergency sheltering, local business leaders are stepping forward with a united mission to help. Tricia Vermilya Aesthetics, in partnership with Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES) and Safe Harbor Easton, will host \u201cHope for the Holidays\u201d, a community fundraising and awareness event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 6\u20139 PM at the Sigal Museum located at 342 Northampton Street, Easton, Pa.<\/p>\n \u201cHope for the Holidays\u201d is a free, community-driven event designed to uplift and support residents experiencing homelessness while honoring their dignity and discretion. Guests are encouraged to bring donations of essential items, including dental hygiene kits, personal care packages, blankets, towels, washcloths, toothpaste, and gift cards for local grocery stores. Contributions such as hotel night stays, Airbnb vouchers, and warm clothing will be distributed to BES and Safe Harbor Easton to support immediate sheltering needs.<\/p>\n Tricia Vermilya, owner of Tricia Vermilya Aesthetics who brought the \u201cHope for the Holidays\u201d initiative to fruition offers, \u201cEveryone deserves dignity, warmth, and compassion, especially during the coldest and most isolating months. As a business owner, I feel a responsibility to use my platform for good, and partnering with Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and Safe Harbor Easton allows us to support our neighbors in a very real way. This event is about community coming together, lifting one another up, seeing one another fully, and reminding every person that they matter.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis shelter and personal care items drive demonstrates what happens when compassionate community members come together with purpose,\u201d said Michelle Ellison, CFRE, MPA, Fundraising Consultant for Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering. \u201cThe need is growing, especially in the winter months, and this collaboration could not come at a more important time.\u201d<\/p>\n Sarah Stehlin, MS, Director of Development at Safe Harbor Easton added, \u201cWe see firsthand how critical it is to meet individuals where they are, without judgment. \u2018Hope for the Holidays\u2019 helps us continue that mission.\u201d<\/p>\n The event will feature food, beverage, and dessert stations from local vendors, including family owned Mediterranean and Lebanese eatery Daddy\u2019s Place and POUR Connections, along with silent auction items consisting of high-end aesthetic services bundles from event producer, Tricia Vermilya, and live music by BWM, LLC. Local businesses and community advocates are invited to contribute auction items and charity wish list items during the event.<\/p>\n EVENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n Event:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cHope for the Holidays\u201d:\u00a0 An Evening of Community & Support Benefiting Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and Safe Harbor Easton Ticket Link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hope-for-the-holidays-tickets-1970218021138<\/a><\/p>\n About Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES)<\/strong> About Safe Harbor Easton<\/strong> Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tricia Vermilya Aesthetics partners with Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and Safe Harbor Easton to support Lehigh Valley\u2019s unhoused neighbors EASTON, Pa., Nov. 4, 2025 \u2013\u00a0As\u00a0the Lehigh Valley faces rising homelessness and … Continue reading Local Business Leaders Unite to Address Homelessness Crisis at \u201cHope for the Holidays\u201d Fundraising Event<\/span>
\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, December 6, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a06:00 \u2013 9:00 p.m.
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, Pa. 18042
\nAdmission:<\/strong>\u00a0$20 Donation<\/p>\n
\nBethlehem Emergency Sheltering provides emergency overnight shelter, meals, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness and facing housing insecurity in Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley. For more information, visit\u00a0bethlehememergencysheltering.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSafe Harbor Easton is a nonprofit that offers shelter, transitional services, and support for adults experiencing homelessness in Northampton County. Their mission centers on empowerment, dignity, and long-term stability. For more information, visit\u00a0safeharboreaston.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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