{"id":147891,"date":"2026-03-03T21:32:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147891"},"modified":"2026-03-03T21:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:45:45","slug":"new-bethany-board-selects-new-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147891","title":{"rendered":"New Bethany Board Selects New President"},"content":{"rendered":"

C\u00e9sar C\u00f3rdova Collao brings a deep commitment to equity and community partnership to the role.<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (March 2, 2026) <\/strong>– New Bethany Inc.<\/a>, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the appointment of C\u00e9sar C\u00f3rdova Collao as the president of the nonprofit\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

“C\u00e9sar brings a deep, lived understanding of our community to his role as board president,\u201d said John Marc Rittle, executive director of New Bethany. \u201cHaving lived on both the South and West sides of Bethlehem and working on the Northside, he truly represents the heart of our neighborhoods. His strong relationships with the key community organizations and city leaders have already strengthened our work in meaningful ways.”<\/p>\n

C\u00f3rdova has been a member of New Bethany\u2019s board since 2022 and began chairing the nominating committee in 2024.<\/p>\n

C\u00f3rdova is a health and physical education teacher at Liberty High School<\/a>, and previously served as a community school coordinator at Marvine Elementary School<\/a> for St. Luke\u2019s<\/a> University Health Network<\/a> from 2017 to 2022. He received his master\u2019s from Lehigh University\u2019s<\/a> College of Education<\/a> and is pursuing his doctorate from the same institution. Additionally, he is a Leave No Trace level 2 instructor from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since its founding in March 1985, New Bethany has provided more than 1.1 million meals, supported over 2,000 residents through its housing programs and received assistance from 12,000 volunteers, helping thousands of neighbors in need.<\/p>\n

Learn more about New Bethany\u2019s board by visiting https:\/\/newbethany.org\/our-board\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About New Bethany Inc.<\/h2>\n

New Bethany offers hope and support to neighbors experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness in the Lehigh Valley. Founded in March 1985, New Bethany has provided over<\/p>\n

1.1 million meals and assisted tens of thousands of neighbors throughout our 40 years of<\/p>\n

serving the community. New Bethany helps individuals and families overcome barriers to<\/p>\n

self-sufficiency by providing human-centered, wraparound services\u2014from food assistance and basic hygiene to supportive and permanent housing, financial assistance, case management, and wellness initiatives. New Bethany meets people where they are\u2014empowering them to build sustainable and independent lives.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit www.newbethany.org<\/a> or find New Bethany on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram @NewBethanyLV.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nAmiee Goldy<\/p>\n

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