Major General Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General – Army to Deliver Keynote Address Center Valley, PA (April 17, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) is proud to present its 22nd Annual Salute to the Troops Dinner on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Read more…
Alternatively, if wish to reserve tickets, go to More Info’s “To register” See More Info’s “To register” if wish to participate in 4:15PM pre-game softball game. See More Info’s “To register” if wish to participate as a volunteer to help present the large American Flag pre-game ceremony. Must be at Read more…
Members of the Armed Forces who are currently serving can attend as our guest at no cost. Registration is required. This year, the Pennsylvania National Guard will be recognized. Use the QR code or the link “To register” in the upper right to register and or become a sponsor of Read more…
Celebrate Armed Forces Week in the Lehigh Valley at the 21th Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council Dinner on May 10, 2024, 6:00 pm. at DeSales University Conference Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034. Meet others and enjoy the conviviality of the event. The guest speaker will be Lieutenant Read more…
After discussions between LVMAC and two of its member organizations, PANG Region Five’s Soldier and Family Readiness Program staff and Battle Borne, with Community Action of the Lehigh Valley’s Second Harvest Food Bank’s new director, Allison Czapp, MilitaryShare has finally come to the Lehigh Valley. It will start in April Read more…
Finally, a MilitaryShare program in the Lehigh Valley! *** What is a MilitaryShare Food distribution? The Military Share program with Second Harvest Food Bank is designed to provide fresh, nutritious foods for families with at least one member who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces. Each Read more…
The presentation below was made by Peter Brown, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter on 16 November, as part of its Veterans Day observance. The Red Cross’ presence in the valley dates back to 1917 when chapters were formed in Easton, Bethlehem, and Catasauqua in conjunction Read more…
On 16 February, the Ferguson’s “Support the Troops” nonprofit explained to the council what “Support the Troops” does and how it does it. This small nonprofit outperforms the Red Cross in our area on this task of providing care packages; and is a good demonstration of a small collective impact nonprofit, for businesses and others assist it. (more…)
