Cohesion

10/09/2026

Join us next Thursday, October 15th at 6:15 PM for our next Franklin Park Community Conversations!

There’s a lot to celebrate! As the Franklin Park renovation project moves forward, we’re excited about what this investment means for this neighborhood and the future of our shared space.

We’ll also be celebrating our community partner, Ripple Community Inc., and the opening of 814 Gordon Street, their first nonprofit-owned apartment building providing deeply affordable housing.

Come connect with neighbors, share ideas, and celebrate the progress happening in our community. Dinner will be provided, and everyone is welcome! 🎈

📲 Stay in the know! Text PARK to 833-455-4473 for Franklin Park updates, events, and meeting reminders.

🔗 Learn more about the Franklin Park project: https://allentownparknership.org/parknership-receives-4-million-bezos-earth-fund-grant-for-franklin-park/

Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, and be part of the conversation!

10/05/2026

Our latest Community Conversations gathering brought 1st & 6th Ward neighbors together for an important discussion around traffic safety in Allentown.

With the City’s Traffic Superintendent joining us, neighbors were able to share areas of concern, ask questions, and discuss safety issues they’re seeing around the city.

Creating space for residents to raise concerns and have these conversations is an important part of working toward solutions together.

10/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone at 814 Gordon Street and the new opportunities it creates for Allentown residents.

Breaking barriers starts with creating more pathways to stability, opportunity, and belonging. We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to work together toward better for everyone.

09/24/2026

🍂 Community Conversations is back!

Join us on Thursday, October 1st at 6 PM at Sheridan Elementary for our next 1st & 6th Ward Community Conversations.

A new season brings another opportunity to connect with neighbors, share ideas, listen, and continue working together to strengthen our community.

Come be part of the conversation. 💬🏘️

🍽️ Dinner will be served. All are welcome!

09/22/2026

🎃 Trunk or Treat is coming to Franklin Park! 🎃

Join us on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening of Halloween fun at Franklin Park!

We’ll have face painting, Halloween crafts, snacks, and plenty of candy for the whole family. 🍬👻

We’re also inviting individuals and organizations to join in the fun by bringing a trunk full of goodies to share with our neighborhood!

For more information on how you or your organization can participate, email [email protected]

09/18/2026

Another great Franklin Park Community Conversation in the books! 🌿

This month, we made things a little more interactive with a game of Civics! Neighbors, partners, and community members put their knowledge to the test while learning more about who has the power to address different issues in our community.

We talked through where to turn, who can help, and how understanding our local systems can help us take action. Because knowing who to call, where to go, and how to advocate is part of building a stronger community.

We appreciate everyone who continues to show up, ask questions, share ideas, and learn alongside one another. WE is greater than ME. ❤️

09/13/2026

We are so excited for what’s ahead in Franklin Park!

City officials, community leaders and a representative from the Bezos Earth Fund on Saturday unveiled renderings for a $4 million renovation of Franklin Park, a 1.1-acre neighborhood space in West Allentown. The plan includes two playgrounds, a pavilion, community gardens, a full-size basketball court, a splash pad, exercise equipment and more than 40 trees. Story in comments.

09/10/2026

Join us for our next Franklin Park Community Conversations on Thursday, September 17th at 6:15 PM in Franklin Park.

Come connect with your neighbors, share ideas, and talk about what’s happening in our community. Dinner will be provided! 🍽️

📲 Stay in the know! Text PARK to 833-455-4473 for Franklin Park updates, events, meeting reminders, and more.

Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, and come be part of the conversation. We’ll see you there! 🎈

09/09/2026

Neighbors, join us in Franklin Park this Saturday for a Party in The Park! 🥳

The countdown is on for Party in the Park! Join us on September 12 for food and fun with neighbors in Franklin Park.