The ORTIZ ARK Foundation

Amazing Friday serving , something so nostalgic about serving where you where once served.

Join The Ortiz Ark Foundation for another great event.

In need of clothing for a young homeless man
Size Large
Shoe size 13

He's rebuilding himself from the ground up!

The Ortiz Ark Foundation is looking for a few good cleaners.

School
Probation
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Community Service Hours Available

Due to a heat advisory, all city pools will only be open to residents and season pass holders from 12-7pm at no cost today and tomorrow, as capacity allows. Address verification is required.

We will continue monitoring the weather for the rest of the week. Stay hydrated and cool, especially older adults and young children. Hydration stations and shade areas will be available at each location.

🏊 Cedar Beach Pool 101 N Ott St
🏊 Irving Pool 731 N Irving St
🏊 Mack Pool 1901 Mack Blvd

Season pass holders have priority access lines.

Spray Parks: Open 11am-8pm daily, no cost.
💦 Bucky Boyle Park 10 Pump Pl
💦 Old Fairgrounds 5th St between Gordon & Liberty St
💦 Valania Park 531 Union St

Public A/C Buildings: On 7/8 & 7/9, anyone, especially older adults, in need of air conditioning can visit these locations during the specified times.
🆒 Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St 8am-8pm
🆒 Cumberland Gardens Community Room 501 E Cumberland St 3:30-7pm (subject to change)
🆒 Executive Education 555 Union Blvd 8am-1pm (enter through main office)
🆒 Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 Elm St 8:30am-4:30pm (please enter through the doors facing the parking lot)
🆒 PPL Center Lobby 701 Hamilton St (enter through the Main WFMZ Gate sliding doors) 10am-5pm

Water Curtains: Available on Monday 7/8 and Tuesday 7/9 from 11-3pm, operated by the Allentown Fire Department.
🚒 Roosevelt Park: 271 Camp St
🚒 Jordan Park: 1001 N 6th St
🚒 Union Terrace: Soccer fields across from UT Elementary

Extreme heat is dangerous for everyone, especially young children and older adults. Stay hydrated, stay indoors with air-conditioning if possible, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra care of pets during this heatwave. For heat-related emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

There's still time to register for the Free Boys Wrestling Camp! We're hosting two camp sessions July 8-11 and August 5-8.

These camps are hosted in partnership with the Muhlenberg College Wrestling Staff and are designed to introduce wrestling fundamentals to beginners and help refine the skills of more advanced participants.

Register at https://bit.ly/3zcOmfE for more information.

Just a few spots available.
Sponsorship available.

Join us tomorrow for Movies in the Park | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Jordan Skatepark (1001 N 6th St Ext. Allentown, PA) as part of our Friday night Movies in the Park series!

In true TMNT fashion, come enjoy some pizza with us from 6:30-8:30pm 🍕 Plus, meet the turtles! The movie kicks off at dusk (around 8:30pm), running for 1 hour and 39 minutes.

These movie nights will run through October, as part of the City’s free summer entertainment lineup. Interested in vending or hosting a table? Email us at [email protected]. See you under the stars!

🌟DONT MISS OUT! Join us June 27th as we discuss local efforts in supporting the mental well-being of all, especially in regard to survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse.

To register, visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7C5qmyUyQAGrUJ8IIs_V4w

Everyone

Due to forecasted temperatures in the mid to high 90s and an extreme heat advisory in effect this week, the City of Allentown shares the following resources available to residents:

Pools: From Tuesday 6/18 to Friday 6/21, city pools will be open from 12-7pm to residents and season pass holders only as capacity allows, at no cost. ID required. Once we’ve reached capacity for the day(s), we will not allow any additional entry into the pools that day.

🏊 Cedar Beach Pool 101 N Ott St
🏊 Irving Pool 731 N Irving St
🏊 Mack Pool 1901 Mack Blvd

Public Air-Conditioned Buildings: From Tuesday 6/18 to Friday 6/21 (unless otherwise indicated), anyone, especially older adults, in need of air conditioning can visit these locations during the specified times.

🆒 Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St 8am-8pm
🆒 Cumberland Gardens Community Room 501 E Cumberland St 3:30-7pm (subject to change)
🆒 Executive Education 555 Union Blvd 8am-3pm (enter through main office)
🆒 Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 Elm St 8:30am-4:30pm (please enter through the doors facing the parking lot)
🆒 PPL Center Lobby 701 Hamilton St (enter through the Main WFMZ Gate sliding doors) 10am-5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Spray Parks: City spray parks are open 11am-8pm daily. There is no cost to use the spray parks.

💦 Bucky Boyle Park 10 Pump Pl
💦 Old Fairgrounds 5th St between Gordon & Liberty St
💦 Valania Park 531 Union St

Water Curtains: From Tuesday 6/18 to Friday 6/21, cooling stations operated by the Allentown Fire Department will be available from 11:30-3:30pm.

🚒 Roosevelt Park 271 Camp St
🚒 Jordan Park 1001 N 6th St
🚒 Fountain Park 961-967 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially young children and older adults. Heat-related illnesses can cause significant injury and possibly death. Stay hydrated, stay indoors with air-conditioning if possible, and check on relatives and neighbors to ensure they are staying cool. Also, take extra care of pets during this heatwave. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool, shaded spot. For heat strokes, heat-related, and other emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

Thank you to all involved in planning and offering these resources, including the City of Allentown’s Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, EMS, & Health Departments, Allentown Public Library, Lehigh Valley Active Life, Allentown Housing Authority, Executive Education Charter School and the PPL Center.

We have several familes who have relocated here from Puerto Rico do to drastic weather emergency situations.
We have several private sponsors who have assisted with housing but they need tge community help. They need everything.
Please contact Oscar 484-226-8645

Congratulations to Jalyssa who competed in the Justin Sheftel Foundation Mixologist contest to raise awareness for drunk driving and support underserved youth in sports.
She came in 2nd place by a 1 point difference. Congratulations!

Phenomenal event hosted by Vanessa and Macy's.
What a great day to be Proud to be different!
Thank you for allowing us to be apart.

Shot out to Juana Rosa Breslin Ortiz for donating her time to do the makeup for the models.
Cynthia Velez our Director and Executive Secretary, Tee, Kathy, and Peer Star for outreach and engaging the people. To our Executive Director Jessica for always showing up! ( she's the only Executive Director in the Valley who does not got paid) and to Alicia the creative artist for her amazing art!

Congratulations to all the community partners who show up, Rylic and Unidos! Remember those names and faces always!

Thanks to the Allentown Mayor Tuerk for being an Ally and advocate.

Enjoy pictures and videos of a taste of the LOVE that was spread!

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Phenomenal event hosted by Vanessa and Macy's.
What a great day to be Proud to be different!
Thank you for allowing us to be apart.

Shot out to Juana Rosa Breslin Ortiz for donating her time to do the makeup for the models.
Cynthia Velez our Director and Executive Secretary, Tee, Kathy, and Peer Star for outreach and engaging the people. To our Executive Director Jessica for always showing up! ( she's the only Executive Director in the Valley who does not got paid) and to Alicia the creative artist for her amazing art!

Congratulations to all the community partners who show up, Rylic and Unidos! Remember those names and faces always!

Thanks to the Allentown Mayor Tuerk for being an Ally and advocate.

Enjoy pictures and videos of a taste of the LOVE that was spread!

Album 1

Snap ( Foodstamp) benifts for ALL students irregardless of income!

$120 per child

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Saturday our team will be split in 2.

Come out and support our team at one or both events.
The Justin Sheftel event is a great free event for youth and sports with alot of family friendly good & fun to create awareness for drunk driving.

There mission is , To celebrate Justin by providing athletic and educational opportunities for underserved youth in the greater Lehigh Valley.

https://justinsheftel.com/general-updated-info

Teens another great place to hang while getting in shape.

We are proud to introduce our FREE pilot program, which will now be an official sports program for children, youth, young adults, and adults.
Ark Rising Stars Athletics aims to provide a comprehensive youth sports program that fosters physical, mental, and emotional development in young athletes. Through structured coaching, positive reinforcement, and a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, we strive to cultivate skilled athletes and well-rounded individuals who carry the values of discipline, perseverance, and respect in all aspects of their lives.
Sports will include but not be limited to:
Baseball
Basketball
Volleyball
Swimming

PARENTS SCHOOLS ARE OUT🚨🚨 Here are a few restaurants kids eat free.
Free meals I'm community will be posted as soon as it's released.

1. IHOP - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.
2. Denny's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
3. Applebee's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
4. Chili's - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
5. Olive Garden - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
6. Outback Steakhouse - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
7. Red Robin - Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
9. CiCi's Pizza - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult buffet.
10. Fazoli's - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal. 🥘

Join us at the Macy's Pride & Joy.

Our team works so hard. They have been picking up, packaging and delivering food. All of us are Volenteers , yes all of us the only non-profit who is not compensated for there work!
When you see them a simple hello or thank younfor all you do.

Donations always appreciated, every penny counts.

Feed Our Neighbors feeding over 20,000 familes a year!