http://www.larosfoundation.org/news daily 0.75 2025-11-07 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2025/11/7/helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-trustees-visit-new-bethany-bes-and-nmih monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/dd4a6e95-594c-4c5f-9879-deb74cd3a4f9/LarosfoundationvisitsBES2.jpg News - Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees visit New Bethany, BES, and NMIH - Make it stand out The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees pose outside Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering under the plaque honoring Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation’s former Executive Director Sharon Zondag for her support of BES. L to R: Bob Rapp, Executive Director of BES, and trustees Ron Donchez, George Mowrer, Michael Abgott, MD, Laura Bennett Shelton, Russell K. Laros III, Ann Laros Weaver, and Robert Bilheimer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/785dcccd-d480-4d72-b33d-e8657b32e66d/LarosfoundationvisitsNewBethany.jpg News - Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees visit New Bethany, BES, and NMIH - Make it stand out L to R: J. Marc Riddle, Executive Director of New Bethany Ministries and trustees Ron Donchez, Robert Bilheimer, Laura Bennett Shelton, Ann Laros Weaver, Russell K. Laros III, Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, and Michael Abgott, MD http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2025/2/13/helen-amp-rk-laros-foundation-2024-grants-announced-in-bethlehem-press-morning-call monthly 0.5 2025-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/67b57162-6935-4514-a5e2-a177d6fc9317/Larosbethpress.JPEG News - Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation 2024 Grants announced in Bethlehem Press, Morning Call - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/7469ae54-04a0-4d44-b1fd-89c5e35d5447/Larosmcall2.JPEG News - Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation 2024 Grants announced in Bethlehem Press, Morning Call - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2025/2/11/the-helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-announces-grant-recipients-for-2024 monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2025/1/26/helen-amp-rk-laros-foundation-highlighted-as-a-moravian-university-community-partner monthly 0.5 2025-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/376a6806-0cb0-4ee2-8e3c-ace9691008b5/LarosMoravian.jpg News - Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation highlighted as a Moravian University Community Partner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2025/1/24/helen-amp-rk-laros-foundation-founders-award-recipient-announced-in-the-bethlehem-press-morning-call monthly 0.5 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/718aa9c3-9738-4b13-b086-30773a72d3d3/Larosmorningcall.jpeg News - Helen & RK Laros Foundation Founders Award recipient announced in The Bethlehem Press, Morning Call - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/d275b238-18e3-49a2-be59-89f152fc7348/Hopetonbethlehempress1.JPEG News - Helen & RK Laros Foundation Founders Award recipient announced in The Bethlehem Press, Morning Call - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2025/1/16/helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-recognizes-rt-rev-c-hopeton-clennon-with-annual-founders-award monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/fddda0af-201a-4357-b1ed-fbe4f1062e1d/Hopeton+Clennon+at+Central.jpg News - Helen and RK Laros Foundation recognizes Rt. 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Hopeton Clennon with Annual Founders Award - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/12/16/sharon-zondag-visits-bethlehem-ymca-1 monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/bba7c999-5a35-485d-8273-ee24ec3065d8/larosphoto212.16.24.jpg News - Sharon Zondag visits Bethlehem YMCA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/12/16/sharon-zondag-and-laura-bennett-shelton-meet-with-fellow-funder monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/3c109cf9-0c87-479c-aff2-0856d25e1301/Larosphoto12.16.24.jpg News - Sharon Zondag and Laura Bennett Shelton meet with fellow funder - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/11/9/the-helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-celebrated-the-retirement-of-executive-director-sharon-zondag monthly 0.5 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/ac2a8e93-2d21-42ca-93f3-4e065b8e9396/Larosreception3-COLLAGE.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation celebrates the retirement of Executive Director Sharon Zondag - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/6f8d9906-6542-4c9e-abe8-8d642f75ab7c/Larosreception8.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation celebrates the retirement of Executive Director Sharon Zondag - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/11/9/the-helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-board-of-trustees-visited-10-nonprofits-on-november-5th-6th-and-7th-for-past-and-present-grants monthly 0.5 2024-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/85fe484a-e87a-498b-93f6-c4cbb06cfc4b/Laros116touchstone.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/01ba31c2-50c7-4a76-9c2e-2addc6d690d7/Larosvalleyyouth.JPG News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/e4100022-b955-4742-a0c5-05379578b95b/Laros116via2-COLLAGE.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/3fc9f6f4-1eca-48b8-a97c-6677e1d52af9/laros116stephens.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/ca3c54dc-fe32-4522-97e4-848d3fdb63f5/Laros116artsquest.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/716b5d90-7eb5-4ec2-b87f-8443a47953af/Laros117centralmoravialfinal-COLLAGE+%281%29.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/7dd9ec01-a5e5-42a9-ab1f-8fee6aa0c76b/LarosMoravian11.6-COLLAGE+%281%29.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/e4946922-2ab7-4dec-84fe-9b91a4ad97fd/Larosstephensplace.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/768b8a35-d56f-4023-8d07-014a90c2c6de/Laros116NCCCOLLAGE.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/c8c5a9f7-7d24-4727-963b-e4be8dcd843e/Laros116historic-COLLAGE.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/257af07a-a857-4d29-a0d4-3e660290f56e/Larosboard2024.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/54797976-c088-4d2d-a886-0889e6ad813c/Laros11.6BES.jpg News - The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Board of Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 5th, 6th, and 7th for past and present grants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/11/8/laros-foundation-vice-chair-laura-bennett-shelton-speaks-at-new-bethany-food-bank-dedication monthly 0.5 2024-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/395e69a3-1084-4da3-b2b4-42928dfbf655/bethany.JPG News - Laros Foundation Vice-Chair Laura Bennett Shelton Speaks at New Bethany Food Bank Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/10/10/architecture-firm-that-rehabilitated-the-laros-silk-mill-receives-pa-historic-preservation-award monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/7f02c6bf-f214-49c1-8304-4b631631f052/Allentown+Morning+Call+%281%29.jpeg News - Architecture Firm that Rehabilitated the Laros Silk Mill Receives PA Historic Preservation Award - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/9/21/the-rk-laros-foundation-announces-associate-trustee-appointments monthly 0.5 2024-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/27ab781b-3788-4258-88ec-61db5e9743a4/Cleo.jpg News - THE R.K. LAROS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/8ddd336c-ce99-46b8-846d-e04e4878d2e8/russell.jpg News - THE R.K. LAROS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/8/14/helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-visits-bethlehem-co-op-market monthly 0.5 2024-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/e2235c3e-9fe3-4407-a1bc-d4c3d47b5bc0/Bethcoop1.jpeg News - Helen and RK Laros Foundation Visits Bethlehem Co-op Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/9115d67a-415e-4ea6-86ba-c96d75aa00ee/Bethcoop2.jpg News - Helen and RK Laros Foundation Visits Bethlehem Co-op Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/6/24/trustees-gathered-61424-for-the-helen-huddle-room-dedication-bethlehem-public-library monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/6d0b23f1-cef8-44a5-90fe-57d6c726faa9/IMG_3506.jpeg News - Trustees Gathered 6.14.24 for the "Helen" Huddle Room Dedication @ Bethlehem Public Library - Make it stand out L-R Trustee Bob Bilheimer, Laros Executive Director Sharon Zondag, BAPL Executive Director Josh Berk, Wendy Laros, Foundation Chair Keller Laros, Trustees Diane Donaher & Ron Madison http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/4/19/russell-keller-laros-page-published-on-wikipedia monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/a9205a02-014d-4e42-8905-355f07a875b0/Russell_Keller_Laros.jpg News - Russell Keller Laros page published on Wikipedia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/3/27/valley-youth-house-unveils-renovated-shelter-kitchen-and-thanks-community-support-including-the-helen-and-rk-laros-foundation monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/3/25/new-bethany-cites-helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-grant-in-their-newsletter-on-the-choice-food-pantry-renovation monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/35e8fc17-aff1-4c89-a92a-166eee5743a1/NewBethany.jpg News - New Bethany thanks Helen and RK Laros Foundation in their Newsletter on the Choice Food Pantry Renovation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/3/15/bloom-for-women-thanks-helen-and-rk-laros-foundation-in-monthly-newsletter monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/2/29/laura-bennett-shelton-shares-pieces-of-her-chanel-collection-with-kemerer-museum-of-decorative-arts monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/238d1b1a-1351-4018-81d8-af75fd506f15/chanel1.jpeg News - Laura Bennett Shelton shares pieces of her Chanel collection with Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/97345436-e683-4be1-b627-9f7002e4d649/chanel2.jpeg News - Laura Bennett Shelton shares pieces of her Chanel collection with Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts - 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Helen and RK Laros Foundation Trustees attend Moravian University Haupert Union Building Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/1/16/helen-amp-rk-laros-foundation-announces-2023-grants-bethlehem-pennsylvania-january-16-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/1/16/helen-amp-rk-laros-foundation-announces-the-annual-founders-award-recipient-bethlehem-pennsylvania-january-16-2024-1 monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/8cfaf0c9-1644-4ecd-ab31-00bd5e5e88c0/Bob+Rapp.jpeg News - Helen & R.K. LAROS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES The Annual Founders Award Recipient Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-January 16, 2024 - Make it stand out Bob Rapp, Executive Director of Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/1/16/rklaros-iii-amp-rklaros-iv-in-hawaii-11624-1 monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/130a3796-dabb-4a87-b4ce-f6f004daf562/LarosKellers.jpeg News - R.K.Laros III & R.K.Laros IV in Hawaii 1.16.24 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/1/9/the-trustees-visited-10-nonprofits-on-november-8th-amp-9th-2023-for-past-and-potential-grants monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/341f0bf6-9353-413f-b931-69d50b51a689/Larosmillerkeystone.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out The Trustees visited the Miller-Keystone Blood Center on November 8th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/43a41e2a-b65f-4117-9135-123c75fadafb/kemmerer+museum.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out The Trustees made a stop at the Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts to check out their exhibit, The Story of Silk, which features garments and other pieces from the Helen and RK Laros Family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/b2d4aa0a-f8c0-4761-81b7-3121091d895d/millerkeystonecollage.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out The Trustees got a demonstration of the Trima Accel Automated Blood Collection system the Foundation funded in 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/8b171e5b-f392-47f2-9076-5eb806ac3959/IMG_4071.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/56ab7577-4f5e-4ed7-88f7-e417de0524e1/IMG_4099.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/892ed0ba-46b8-4da5-a30d-893085de490f/IMG_4052-COLLAGE+%283%29.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/833645da-5d86-479a-8726-ea1678803b58/LarosValleyYouth.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out The Trustees sat down with employees at Valley Youth House on November 8th to discuss the organization’s grant proposal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/59358471-1593-47f0-a750-4563368a7607/LarosBAPL.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out The Bethlehem Area Public Library welcomed the Trustees on November 9th to check out the" “Huddle Rooms” as part of the Library’s recent renovations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/d70b8583-64b9-451c-979b-99165c6a90d6/LarosArtsQuest.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out Chair of the Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Russell Keller Laros III and Vice-Chair Laura Bennett Shelton sat down with ArtsQuest President and CEO Kassie Hilgert on November 8th. The Foundation supported ArtsQuest’s new Cultural Arts Center in 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/7dc69497-7a38-475f-a5dd-36a358f3fc79/LarosBloom.jpg News - The Trustees visited 10 nonprofits on November 8th & 9th 2023 for past and potential grants. - Make it stand out The Trustees toured Bloom for Women’s Bethlehem home to discuss their grant proposal for new windows in the building. The Foundation funded the first phase of the project in 2022. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2024/1/9/helen-amp-rklaros-foundation-holds-annual-meeting-at-northampton-community-college monthly 0.5 2024-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1d9aee4e-248a-4573-a8d2-48cd4b22753d/NCC+Board+Photo+2023.jpg News - Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation Annual Meeting hosted by Northampton Community College - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/5/30/vice-chair-laura-bennett-shelton-amp-trustee-elizabeth-shimer-bowers-attended-the-valley-youth-house-gratitude-event-52423 monthly 0.5 2023-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/4f0d3cbe-aae1-48d8-be5c-e305954e8472/IMG_1336.jpg News - Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton & Trustee Elizabeth Shimer Bowers Attended the Valley Youth House Gratitude Event 5.24.23 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/c9cb971a-18dd-42e1-ace2-135394c1ab90/IMG_1332+%281%29.jpg News - Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton & Trustee Elizabeth Shimer Bowers Attended the Valley Youth House Gratitude Event 5.24.23 - Make it stand out L-R Trustee Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, Great Granddaughter of Helen & R.K.Laros and Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, granddaughter in-law of Helen & R.K. Laros attended the 5.24.23 Gratitude event for loyal Valley Youth House Supporters http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/5/23/moravian-university-alumni-association-honors-the-helen-amp-rklaros-foundation monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/b4107e57-28da-454b-ad62-9b8bdf650971/Receiving+the+Shining+Stars+Community+Award+.jpg News - Moravian University Alumni Association Honors the Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation - Make it stand out Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag Receiving the Foundation’s Community Partnership Award 4.21.23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/9482a202-0721-48b9-82ba-6568f49e167e/ED+Sharon+Z+Vice+Chair+Laura+Bennett+Shelton+Trustee+Liz+Bowers+w_+Pres+Grigsby.jpg News - Moravian University Alumni Association Honors the Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation - Make it stand out L-R April 21, 2023 Sharon Jones Zondag, Executive Director Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation, Laura Bennett Shelton Foundation Vice Chair, Bryan Grigsby Moravian University President & Elizabeth Shimer Bowers Foundation Trustee. Laura is the granddaughter-in-law and Elizabeth is the & great-granddaughter of Helen & R.K.Laros. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/helen-amp-rklaros-foundation-announce-the-2022-founders-award monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/f1174de7-75eb-4a27-a8d2-7d5b27924d83/IMG_7407-COLLAGE+%281%29.jpg News - Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation Announces the 2022 Founders Award honoring the community commitment of Founders Helen & R.K. as found in the Bethlehem leaders of today - Make it stand out The Bethlehem Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Winston Alozie addresses the Helen & R.K.Laros Trustees on a site visit 11.30.22 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/annual-meeting-hosted-by-the-bethlehem-ymca monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/75999417-f0ea-4f4e-b23e-5c69cf3befe5/IMG_7520-COLLAGE.jpg News - 2022 Annual Meeting hosted by the Bethlehem YMCA - Make it stand out Bethlehem YMCA hosted the 2022 Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation Annual Meeting. The board members were welcomed by CEO David Fagerstrom and Branch Executive Director Tiffany Henning. R.K.Laros was Chairman of the Board & led the fundraising effort to build the current Y dedicated in 1951. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/historic-bethlehem-sites-amp-museums-welcome-helen-amp-rklaros-trustees-at-the-kemmerer-museum monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/2b2a9bdc-d4aa-47d0-82ca-3f9741ee5646/IMG_3589-COLLAGE.jpg News - Historic Bethlehem Sites & Museums welcome Helen & R.K.Laros Trustees at the Kemerer Museum - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/12122-the-trustees-visit-godfrey-daniels-for-a-site-visit monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/7969d4ce-ac36-4053-8d49-b9ae6b758ee3/IMG_7466-COLLAGE.jpg News - 12.1.22 The Trustees visit Godfrey Daniels for a site visit - Make it stand out Ann Laros-Weaver, Trustee & Laros grand-daughter, Trustee and Laros great grand-daughter Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, great-grand-daughter and Associate Trustee Janelle Laros, grandson and Chair R.K.Laros III, Godfrey Daniel’s Board member Bill George, Ramona LaBarre Development Director Godfrey Daniels, Trustee Bob Bilheimer & Wendy Laros for a site visit to consider a grant proposal to replace the aged flooring. (It was approved). http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/bethlehem-based-helen-amp-rklaros-foundation-trustees-visit-the-ncc-dental-hygiene-department-at-the-fowler-southside-campus monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/445c9b2f-5c5b-4f19-8842-ea09fa3f2815/IMG_7460-COLLAGE.jpg News - Bethlehem based Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation Trustees visit the NCC Dental Hygiene Department at the Fowler Southside Campus - Make it stand out L_R The NCC team is led by Vice President of Advancement Sharon Beales. The Laros Foundation Trustees on an on-site visit to the Fowler Campus. The Panoramic Imaging equipment was made possible with support from the Laros Foundation in 2015 to SLUHN, Dental Center partner. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/the-laros-trustees-visited-executive-director-eric-ruth-at-the-mobile-food-unity-for-the-kellyn-foundation-on-12122 monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/b3f39033-811e-44c6-97c5-d90cb89edcf6/69152970450__D685F2DF-D799-4057-87EF-266E2A8FFEA8-COLLAGE.jpg News - The Laros Trustees visited Executive Director Eric Ruth at the Kellyn Foundation’s mobile fresh food unit on 12.1.22 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/helen-amp-rklaros-trustees-visit-the-historic-bethlehem-traditional-christmas-putz monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/7d5e0940-c262-4c13-8836-46364e81a2fd/IMG_7422-COLLAGE.jpg News - Helen & R.K.Laros Trustees visit the historic Bethlehem Traditional Christmas Putz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/site-visit-113022-to-the-boys-and-girls-club-of-bethlehem monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/b6a2eb36-cf37-4dcb-b105-b4f012e0bd79/IMG_7407-COLLAGE.jpg News - Site Visit 11.30.22 to the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/the-helen-amp-rklaros-foundation-trustees-visit-the-bethlehem-food-coop-construction-site monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/d44c4c35-bff6-436c-9ff2-e3c4f42661f8/IMG_9239-COLLAGE+%281%29.jpg News - The Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation Trustees Visit the Bethlehem Food Co-op Construction Site - Make it stand out Trustees hearing an update on the construction of the Bethlehem Food Co-op. The Co-op continues to add new members and now exceeds over 1000 paid memberships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/43b86325-0f12-4b71-b8c6-2a4227d6e7ac/IMG_7386-COLLAGE.jpg News - The Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation Trustees Visit the Bethlehem Food Co-op Construction Site - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/20/rklaros-iii-in-bethlehem-2022 monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/e131cd1b-d04c-4d3c-a624-daf03e5f70ad/IMG_3466-COLLAGE.jpg News - R.K.Laros III in Bethlehem 2022 - Make it stand out Laros Lofts Bethlehem 11.30.23. R.K.III and Wendy at the original Executive entrance. The Laros Silk Mill was built in 1919 by R.K.Laros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/c44e1b5b-162c-4600-a95a-437821d9f873/IMG_3460-COLLAGE.jpg News - R.K.Laros III in Bethlehem 2022 - Make it stand out Laros Lofts R.K.Laros III Chair Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation, Laros Foundation Executive Director Sharon Zondag and Wendy Laros http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2023/2/13/helen-amp-rklaros-trustees-announce-2022-grants monthly 0.5 2024-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/a0c27e2d-3a09-434f-9ee9-7e79088181b9/RKLaros_20221202114552_web.jpg News - Helen & R.K.Laros Trustees Announce t2022 Grants - Make it stand out The Trustees of the Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation in front of the 1919 Laros Silk Company on December 2, 2022, after their annual board meeting. The meeting was held at the Bethlehem YMCA. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2022/6/20/as-part-of-70th-anniversary-year-laros-foundation-announces-a-name-change monthly 0.5 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/91c7e512-7f0f-4b3c-a3d9-6aa49bc74809/laros.jpg News - As part of our 70th anniversary year, the Laros Foundation announces an historic name change - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2022/1/31/the-rklaros-foundation-begins-70th-anniversary-year monthly 0.5 2022-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/4490e964-e2e7-4676-b968-31047048a634/IMG_2843+%281%29.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Begins 70th Anniversary Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/12/22/the-rklaros-foundation-annual-meting-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/18b09ef3-6455-4885-9bfb-62653db0ca6f/IMG_2133-COLLAGE.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Annual Meeting 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/a9433d51-70a5-48fd-8994-7d523ddbfaa5/IMG_2119-COLLAGE.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Annual Meeting 2021 - Make it stand out Top Row (L-R) Wendy Laros, Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton & Chair R.K.Laros III Second Row (L-R) Trustee Scott Mardis, R.K.Laros Great Grandson, Philadelphia Trust Founder & CEO Michael Crofton, Diane Mack Board Chair FOBMP, Tom Tenges, Retired FOBMP Chair & FOMBP Board Member Marissa Zondag, Marissa & Executive Director Sharon Zondag Third Row (L-R) Board meeting, Trustee Ron Madison and Trustees George Mowrer & Diane Donaher http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/6/9/kolve-academy-commencement-for-2nd-class-on-june-7th-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1623248557015-DK00EZ6NO0G6RDXQHR5G/IMG_4519.JPG News - Kolbe Academy Commencement for the Academy’s 2nd Graduating Class on June 7th, 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/6/5/rklaros-foundation-honors-alan-jennings-retirement-amp-41-years-of-service-to-caclv monthly 0.5 2021-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622908213352-R0FY13USWDARP1SO176X/IMG_3896+%281%29-COLLAGE.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Honors Alan Jennings Retirement & 41 years of service to CACLV - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622908264916-TXVVXQ72FK13061IUPAM/854a39b1-da85-423f-b958-b1d87f26164f+%282%29.JPG News - R.K.Laros Foundation Honors Alan Jennings Retirement & 41 years of service to CACLV - Make it stand out L-R Associate Trustees Truman Shelton & Janelle Laros, Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, Trustees Diane Donaher, George Mowrer, Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, CACLV Executive Director Alan Jennings, Laros Foundation Chair R .Keller Laros III, CACLV successor to Alan Jennings, Dawn Godshall, Laros Trustee Robert Bilheimer, Wendy Laros and Trustee Ron Madison http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/6/4/rklaros-iii-makes-visit-to-bethlehem-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622827815088-BEH7HF3RTLGVPTD3T6FW/b7699286-5207-4e59-ab12-875dc7fc6700-COLLAGE.jpg News - R.K.Laros III makes visit to Bethlehem 2021 - Make it stand out Hotel Bethlehem and R.Keller Laros III with Jeff Parks book on the dynamic reimagination of Bethlehem, PA after Bethlehem Steel, “Stronger than Steel” http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/6/4/rklaros-trustees-make-site-visits monthly 0.5 2021-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622823972269-6G35MVN5CB3G21OKNZO2/bff6434c-9672-4753-914e-a01c060665fa-COLLAGE+%281%29.jpg News - R.K.Laros Trustees Make Site Visits on May 25th, 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622826259606-AZCWMACWUD53T918RH2H/6a4582f0-0192-4cca-bc8b-293826d1433c+%281%29-COLLAGE.jpg News - R.K.Laros Trustees Make Site Visits on May 25th, 2021 - Make it stand out Bethlehem Mounted Police Visit with L-R top image Trustees George Mowrer, Ron Madison, Officer Albert Strydesky leading the tour, Chair R.Keller Laros and Wendy Laros. But, we all know, the horses were the stars. Asa, the horse donated by Lehigh University, received special attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622824997355-5XBLM0XJYK5XOR2NKGYJ/00a30295-d04b-47b5-9d26-84e06cc1b284-COLLAGE.jpg News - R.K.Laros Trustees Make Site Visits on May 25th, 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/6/3/rklaros-associate-trustees-janelle-laros-and-truman-shelton-lehigh-grads-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622754728133-R164GOJCH0XNBD3NSVK1/51c2a8cb-9a22-45ee-ac5e-c54812175f02.JPG News - R.K.Laros Associate Trustees Janelle Laros and Truman Shelton Lehigh Grads 2021 - Class of 2021 Wendy Laros, Janelle Laros ‘21 and R.Keller Laros III https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622755267635-90SRWL8HGBBSPQJGSM9R/868f4825-78f6-482e-be54-043efecb00bb.JPG News - R.K.Laros Associate Trustees Janelle Laros and Truman Shelton Lehigh Grads 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1622754478098-YRGU5NH5A1WSQEFGUK0H/0a4e4fb6-8640-412c-ba01-f51fd11f56ee.JPG News - R.K.Laros Associate Trustees Janelle Laros and Truman Shelton Lehigh Grads 2021 - Lehigh University Laura Bennett Shelton and Truman Shelton, Lehigh Class of ‘21. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/4/30/rklaros-associate-trustee-joins-lehigh-architecture-students-in-lehigh-pizza-redesign-amp-renovations monthly 0.5 2021-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1619816857824-ZV6H6BFEF4JRDLE4CO7T/Lehigh+Pizza.jpg News - R.K.Laros Associate Trustee, Janelle Laros, joins Lehigh Architecture Students in Lehigh Pizza Redesign & Renovation Efforts Lehigh Pizza 3rd Street Bethlehem http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2021/2/22/rklaros-foundation-announces-end-of-year-2020-grants monthly 0.5 2021-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1614014016878-283I0MEP9HJ3BRZETU11/LarosBoardABA_8968June+23%2C+2017130415+%283%29.jpeg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Announces End of Year 2020 Grants The R.K.Laros Board continues almost 70 years of the commitment of the Foundation Founders in 1952 to support the Bethlehem community with grants that will have a lasting impact to build a stronger, more resilient society. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/11/30/the-bethlehem-mounted-police-break-ground-on-a-new-annex-to-store-equipment-and-offer-education-opportunities monthly 0.5 2020-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1606768576396-G354GQW3YCDWBX92PU3U/Groundbreaking+Bethlehem+Mounted+Annex+Building+11.25.20.JPG News - The Bethlehem Mounted Police Break Ground on a New Annex to Store Equipment and Offer Education Opportunities Friends of Bethlehem Mounted Police Board President Diane Mack, Bethlehem Police Officer Lieutenant Mike Leaser and Laros Foundation Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag join the Mounted unit to break ground on 11.25.20 for the Barn annex building. Photo by Dana Grubb of the Bethlehem Press. Masks were removed briefly for the photo. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/5/21/laros-foundation-says-goodbye-to-long-time-silk-mill-employee-marge-tarola monthly 0.5 2022-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1590080731907-315N6SX2ER0G1FB0DRD4/IMG_8736.jpg News - Laros Foundation says goodbye to long time Silk Mill employee Marge Tarola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1590080726914-J6M0H5Q68TFMMFFHY1U6/IMG_3679.jpg News - Laros Foundation says goodbye to long time Silk Mill employee Marge Tarola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1590080734016-54NHYPEBELOCH4N1IYO7/20190404_150245.jpg News - Laros Foundation says goodbye to long time Silk Mill employee Marge Tarola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1590080908962-GTGU7ADJ7LZYGW6N2ZPN/IMG_8732.JPG News - Laros Foundation says goodbye to long time Silk Mill employee Marge Tarola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1590080559110-5RNXHGYCU8KUBF81H7FA/IMG_8736.jpg News - Laros Foundation says goodbye to long time Silk Mill employee Marge Tarola Marge Tarola at NMIH in 2019 holding her photo of the Laros sewing machine operators from early in the 1950’s. Standing with her are her daughter Marjorie to her far right and the children of Laros colleagues at a reception in 2019. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/4/21/the-rklaros-foundation-announces-50000-in-grant-distributions-to-the-bethlehem-community-in-response-to-covid-19 monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/2/13/bethlehem-public-library-unveils-portrait-of-bethlehem-poet-and-author-hd-hilda-doolittle monthly 0.5 2020-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1581610790115-L13Q185IRZ73BJWDQQBZ/hd-portrat-ek+%281%29.jpeg News - Bethlehem Public Library Unveils Portrait of Bethlehem Poet and Author H.D. (Hilda Doolittle) Portrait of H.D.. Born 1886 in Bethlehem, PA and in 1961 died in Zurich, Switzerland http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/1/21/the-rklaros-foundation-awards-193000-in-grants-for-2019 monthly 0.5 2020-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579644629020-0NW9EUMTOLW6K43PP4JO/CACLV+1.21.20+%282%29.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Trustee George Mowrer joins Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton to award a grant to CACLV leader Alan Jennings and his team for current pending repairs and renovations at the Forte Building. L-R Laros Trustee George Mowrer, CACLV Maria Gonzalez, CACLV Executive Director Alan Jennings, Laros Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, and CACLV’s Dawn Godshall and Bethany DiMatteo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579707050349-VMZ6OSTSWKW5GE7UUDSL/BAPL+2+-1.22.20.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Laros Trustees presenting the Bethlehem Public Library grant on 1.22.20 in support of the HD portrait commission. The portrait, honoring local author and poet H.D. (Hilda Doolittle), will be unveiled at a ceremony on February 1st, 2020 and hang in the main branch of the library. The grant comes with special thanks form the Foundation for Library Director Josh Berk’s assistance with an ongoing Laros project. L-R BAPL Board of Trustees Chair Anne Felker, Laros Trustee Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, BAPL Executive Director Josh Berk and Laros Trustee Ron Madison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579644572914-PV3B2U95VJ9KOYRQSCKG/CACLV+1.21.20.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Laros Foundation Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton presents grant to CACLV Executive Director Alan Jennings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579646186494-83Y8INN44SQFRCP186EA/YMCA+1.21+%282%29.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 L-R Kate Cohen Chief Development Officer for the Greater Valley YMCA. Laros Trustee Ron Donchez, Bethlehem Branch Executive Director Tiffany Henning, Greater Lehigh Valley YMCA CEO David Fagerstrom, and Laros Trustee Diane Donaher at the Bethlehem Y. Trustees presented a grant supporting the planned Child Care Center renovations at the Bethlehem location. An oil portrait of R.K.Laros painted by local artist Tom Burke hangs behind the presentation. Certainly R.K., who was chair of the building committee for the Bethlehem Y in the early 1950’s would approve! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579730871061-L6ENQ3VVRGNYLMC0H8WD/Bethlehem+Mounted+Police+1.22.20.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Laros Trustees Laurie Hackett and Ron Madison present The Friends of Bethlehem Police Diane Mack with a grant to support the building of an annex for equipment and a community room. Bethlehem Police Mounted officers flank the presentation. L-R Ofcr. Albert Strydesky and his partner George, Ofcr Mike Leaser, Laros Trustees Laurie Hackett, and Ron Madison, Friends of Bethlehem Mounted Police Board Chair Diane Mack. and Ofcr Danko and partner Asa! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579645108883-3907BO29SNZQQHHXBJ7D/New+Bethany+1.21+%282%29.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579711380706-KTUPO7G7NHGCBB837OVT/IMG_1998.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579730327650-9QL417HYIPWVM5U2WA1T/Moravian+College+1.22+%281%29.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Laros Trustees present Moravian College’s grant to repair and replace the storm windows protecting the 125+ year old Borhek Chapel stained glass windows in Comenius Hall. L-R Laros Foundation Trustee Laurie Hackett, Moravian College President Bryon Grigsby, Laros Foundation Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, Robert Breckenridge Executive Director of Development, Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations and Laros Foundation Trustee Robert Bilheimer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579644808865-4BRJGPB8DXLRG369XZRQ/Stephens+Place+1.21+%281%29.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 At Stephen’s Place Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton and Trustees George Mowrer and Ron Madison present the grant to Sister Virginia and Stephen’s Place Program Coordinator Sherman Myers to support an inspired kitchen, dining area renovation that will create a much needed space for the community to gather to cook and enjoy meals together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579729993739-XN76JOWAPJ3NTEUCUJBY/image2.jpeg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579646417172-3UYLPUUUA48H2ZUAJZKY/Good+Shepherd+1.21.20.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Good Shepherd Bethlehem leadership and pediatrics staff receiving a grant in support of pediatric ventilators for the Bethlehem campus from Trustee Ron Donchez. L-R Dr. Kimberly Kuchinski, Amanda L. Kleckner, PT, DPT, Trustee Ron Donchez and Sheri Luther, Pediatric Respiratory Manager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1580761975726-XRWC5MSVR24WZQ0J1YNU/IMG_2198.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 R.K.Laros Foundation Trustee Robert Bilheimer was pleased to present the Charter Arts grant with R.K. and Helen Laros’ great grandson, Larson Laros. The award was presented with the Laros annual Founders Award in honor of Charter Arts CEO Diane LaBelle’s service and upcoming retirement. The foundation was pleased to honor Diane’s vision and commitment to expand the classroom and connect Charter Arts students to the Southside and to the larger Bethlehem Community and to bring that same community into their Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579644988732-W39E7MRWJL3C20ISZTUM/Stephens+Place+1.21+%282%29.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579645442798-66V29QEGDXTPCDBSWKQ6/Green+ST2E2aM+1.21.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Grant Presentation at the Fab Lab for Green ST2E2aM. The grant will support teaching supplies for boat building to disadvantaged youth. L-R Laros Trustees Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, and Ron Donchez, Green ST2E2aM Founders Greg Zahm and Michael Brolly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1579712237381-IAJMXBYW77VESKK79U14/IMG_2009.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards $194,300 in Grants for 2019 Greater Lehigh Valley YMCA CEO David Fagerstrom receives Foundation grant award from Laros Trustee Diane Donaher. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/1/13/laros-foundation-proud-to-support-artsquest-capital-campaign monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1578949801052-F0AFEZU82KSB5HYYPKQM/IMG_0497+%281%29.JPG News - Laros Foundation Proud to Support ArtsQuest Capital Campaign Chair R,K. Laros III interviewed at ArtsQuest October 23, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1578949715559-3AWJNA7N8BBCPVYUR4EP/IMG_0506+%281%29.JPG News - Laros Foundation Proud to Support ArtsQuest Capital Campaign Foundation Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton interviewed at Arts Quest October 23, 2019 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/1/6/new-bethany-ministries-announce-grant-from-the-rklaros-foundation monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1578343810429-OHAFSQFG1FBALN1GJZNF/IMG_4797.jpg News - New Bethany Ministries Announces Grant from the R.K.Laros Foundation http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2020/1/6/laros-foundation-announces-associate-trustee-program monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1578339362890-PFMZ2U422XK74LTRT3C2/Truman+Shelton+2019.jpg News - Laros Foundation Announces Associate Trustee Program Truman Shelton Lehigh University ‘21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1578339422220-QQRG6WKA6TN7FZNGWHXH/Janelle+Laros+2019.jpg News - Laros Foundation Announces Associate Trustee Program Janelle Laros Lehigh University ‘21 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/12/9/rklaros-iii-manta-man monthly 0.5 2019-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1575926937621-BKRG8UPFW3JV0GIJU177/IMG_7392.JPG News - R.K.Laros III Chairman R.K.Laros Foundation and Hawaiian Manta Man R.K.Laros III leading a dive with Jack’s Diving Locker Kona, Hawaii http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/10/28/october-25th-2019-named-rklaros-foundation-day monthly 0.5 2019-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1572309236551-QDX4AXCP9ZYVEWW5M11Z/IMG_0541.jpg News - October 25th 2019 Named R.K.Laros Foundation Day http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/10/2/rklaros-trustee-and-vice-chair-laura-bennett-shelton-wins-emmy-at-mid-atlantic-regional-award-ceremony-september-28-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1570052966050-XI3EXR4RPTAHEEPIKBU8/IMG_8420+%281%29.jpg News - R.K.Laros Trustee and Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton wins Emmy at Mid Atlantic Regional Award Ceremony September 28, 2019 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/10/2/longtime-trustee-gordon-mowrer-honored-posthumously-by-district-attorney-morganelli monthly 0.5 2019-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1570041860091-HF0HZ6JV3TH448Y6K7HP/Mayor+Gordy+Mowrer.jpg News - Longtime R.K.Laros Foundation Trustee, Gordon Mowrer, honored posthumously by District Attorney Morganelli Gordy Mowrer Mayor of Bethlehem 1974-1978 Acting Mayor 1987 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/6/3/rklaros-foundation-hosts-reception-for-oral-history-project-in-partnership-with-the-industrial-archives-and-library-at-national-museum-of-industrial-history monthly 0.5 2019-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559599516648-RNL26N39EFJZ8UB5MOHJ/NMIH+Reception+-+Group+Shot+1+-+052219.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History L-R Margorie Mainhart, Mrs. David Jones, David Jones, Norman King Jr., Judy King Molder with Marge Tarola (seated) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559599750523-YONNURD2HH9KO9HGXH8T/NMIH+Reception+-+Group+Shot+2+-+052219.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559600667522-0E05CZA6NL93XYWR6RYW/12705680_10207401309863257_7496275844541911587_n+%284%29.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History Marge is second from left and has donated this photograph to the Laros collection at the Industrial Archives and Library.Laros Industries was founded in the summer of 1919. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559599783644-LMHG6BIZQZ2L1B4FXL3K/NMIH+Reception+-+Shelton-Tarola+-+052219.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History Foundation Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton and Marge Tarola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559600089370-7TXKKBT8ZENW65X81AJ0/NMIH+Reception+-+King+-+Bilheimer+-+Tarola+-+052219.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559600174922-MNEQ421L5W0RU1OQBEMB/20190522_140746.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History Laros Foundation Executive Director Sharon Zondag with Laros box donated to NMIH, Marge Tarola and her daughter Marjorie Mainhart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559599843374-I2F0DKD14DHS2OY7QY27/NMIH+Reception+-+Bowers+-+Tarola+-+052219.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Hosts Reception for Oral History Project in Partnership with the Industrial Archives and Library at National Museum of Industrial History Trustee Elizabeth Shimer Bowers and Marge Tarola http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/6/3/the-laros-foundation-receives-donation-of-1926-laros-volume-silk monthly 0.5 2019-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559597502818-5J0MB4PQU01EY2SKPLYF/IMG_8839.jpg News - The Laros Foundation Receives Donation of 1926 Laros Volume "SILK" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1559597582027-LY7XCH6546MH136Z773Y/IMG_8840.jpg News - The Laros Foundation Receives Donation of 1926 Laros Volume "SILK" http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/3/21/rklaros-foundation-trustees-presents-grant-to-truth-for-women monthly 0.5 2019-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1553199250273-NTWLF0T6F4XKQM31M0P9/IMG_8030.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Trustees Presents Grant to Truth for Women http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/3/18/laros-foundation-launches-wikipedia-page monthly 0.5 2019-03-18 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/2/20/bethlehem-public-library-moves-forward-with-the-bob-cohen-room monthly 0.5 2019-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1550683693648-GXKNDQ8VJ1EMJG1NKYWR/cohen-room-4-300x134.jpg News - Bethlehem Public Library Moves Forward with the Bob Cohen Room The R.K. Laros Foundation is pleased to support this project to continue to be a part of the Bethlehem Public Library’s efforts to create, support and sustain community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1550683560564-C2IWW63B124FIIGH0TYF/cohen-room-6.jpg News - Bethlehem Public Library Moves Forward with the Bob Cohen Room http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/2/18/grants-support-8-organizations-monday-february-11-2019-by-the-press-in-local-news monthly 0.5 2019-02-18 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/2/13/rk-laros-silk-company-keeping-the-story-from-slipping-away monthly 0.5 2019-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1550096288554-6LUU411BW01CD82H7ZU5/12705680_10207401309863257_7496275844541911587_n.jpg News - R.K. LAROS SILK COMPANY Keeping the story from slipping away The R.K.Laros Silk Mills Operated from 1919 to 1957 in Bethlehem and Kingston, Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1550096317754-D9RHC8QOEMC4FXQ49CEK/12744017_10207401308623226_2038346959327630333_n.jpg News - R.K. LAROS SILK COMPANY Keeping the story from slipping away http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/1/23/the-rklaros-foundation-announces-year-end-grants-for-2018 monthly 0.5 2019-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548450256687-UKPLQG7A5A2MX7CIHAJU/CACLV.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 Trustee George Mowrer and Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton on 1.24.19 present the grant to CACLV Executive Director Alan Jennings to support outside repairs to the Forte Building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548448277470-19C167ZHSD7ZM48XU2DJ/IMG_9432.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 Trustees Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, Diane Donaher and Ron Donchez present a grant on 1.17.19 to Past Director Northeast Ministries Ann Gibson and Executive Director Paula Johnson to install a comprehensive security system at the site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548447170568-0R676KEZUSY7F9IF6O7X/Laros+Foundation+grant+award%2C+Hispanic+Center+1-18-2019+%282%29+%281%29.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 Trustee George Mowrer and Executive Director Sharon Zondag present the Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley Grant at the Senior Center on January 18th, 2019 a grant to install an ADA compliant handicapped access ramp at the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548280960795-6GWBPKMVALY29N8MUCP6/P1010086.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 The R.K.Laros Foundation Awards a $25,000 grant to support ArtsQuest’s current Capital Campaign on 1.17.19. The foundation grant will be part of the restoration and preservation of the historic Bethlehem Steel Turn and Grind Shop to expand venue space in providing access to art, culture and educational programs for the diverse residents of the Lehigh Valley and others who seek access to our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548703112993-RKD0F5WO6CYI0QZXRWGH/Laros+Foundation+Grant+Presentation.png News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 R.K.Laros’ great granddaughter Elizabeth Shimer Bowers with Trustees Laurie Gostley Hackett and Dr. Michael Abgott presents the 2018 grant to Carla Arbushites Asst VP Development and Megan Augustine Network Simulation Director SLUHN on January 17th, 2019 in support of the purchase of a virtual anatomy table.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548450439911-GD9MV8VV1RLMEN5O8MC2/Touchstone%2BTheatre%2B1.17.19%2B2%2B%25281%2529.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 Touchstone Theatre Grant Presentation by Trustees Elizabeth Shimer Bowrers, Ron Donchez and Laurie Hackett to Artistic Director Lisa Jordan and Bill George Touchstone Co Founder on 1.17.19 to replace an aging HVAC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1548449426245-ENUIN4EUEYMD8WIECGNI/NCC+1.18.19+4+%281%29.JPG News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants for 2018 Foundation Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton and Trustees Diane Donaher and Robert Bilheimer on 1.18.19 present the grant to Northampton Community College President Mark Erickson and Vice President Workforce Development Lauren Loeffler to support the establishment of a Resource Center at the Fowler Campus.. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2019/1/7/2017-foundation-grant-awarded-by-laros-family-4th-generation monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1546891865204-13R9TUCDQUL6SNZISH60/Laros+Parents+and+Students.jpg News - 2018 Foundation Grant Awarded by Laros Family 4th Generation L-R Laros descendants Janelle Laros ‘21, Board Chair R.Keller Laros III, Alexandra Lada ‘20, Truman Shelton ‘21, Board Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1546885468688-T74AHHEJHEBZG2N027MH/Laros_Check_resize.jpg News - 2018 Foundation Grant Awarded by Laros Family 4th Generation On November 8th 2018 the 4th Generation Laros descendants present the 2018 Lehigh University Grant supporting the Campaign “Go: The Campaign for Lehigh”. The grant will contribute to the restoration and renovation of the historic University Center, a hub of campus life, and to establish in perpetuity the Annual R.K.Laros Entrepreneurship Award. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2018/12/14/good-shepherd-womens-circle-hosted-at-sunset-acres monthly 0.5 2019-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1544824469161-JDY2BX74ZGBQWGPGS0EF/image-asset.jpeg News - Good Shepherd Women's Giving Circle Hosted at Sunset Acres Members of the Good Shepherd Women’s Giving Circle invited guests to join them for this unique opportunity to enjoy a holiday gathering at the estate built by R.K.Laros from 1928-1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1544824641163-75GDE3PYVO2WQ6V51LKU/DSC_0217+%284%29.JPG News - Good Shepherd Women's Giving Circle Hosted at Sunset Acres L-R Carol Carpenter Senior Major Gifts Officer Good Shepherd, Anne Baum Vice President Capital Blue Cross and Laura Bennett Shelton Vice Chair R.K.Laros Foundation http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2018/12/6/lehighvalleylivecom-history-of-an-iconic-lehigh-valley-silk-mill-is-now-coming-into-focus monthly 0.5 2018-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1544133441403-FI0G9HQMO6HMHFTOHGZQ/Laros+Silk+Weaving+Machine.jpg News - LEHIGH VALLEY LIVE History of an iconic Lehigh Valley silk mill is now coming into focus http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2018/11/15/rklaros-foundation-announce-appointment-of-new-trustee monthly 0.5 2018-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1542322010502-W8TV9YDUXRL6QO42S0IM/049710_Liz_148.jpg News - R.K.Laros Foundation Announces the Appointment of a New Trustee - Elizabeth Shimer Bowers http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2018/1/17/rklaros-awards-2017-grants-to-12-local-non-profits monthly 0.5 2018-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1516207220909-R40NJKSTHL9EF9WYF4AP/Bethlehem+Sheltering+1.12.18.JPG News - R.K.Laros Foundation Awards 2017 Grants to 12 Local Nonprofits The Laros Foundation is pleased to support the efforts of Bethlehem Sheltering,Inc. in providing overnight shelter in one location effective 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1516206956509-KW1GE91OBFX7NRT8I56U/Five+Star+Heart+Project+1.15.18.JPG News - R.K.Laros Foundation Awards 2017 Grants to 12 Local Nonprofits http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2018/1/5/rklaros-foundation-and-the-industrial-archives-and-library-issue-a-joint-press-release-january-5-2018 monthly 0.5 2018-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1516228634496-XHZ635KMCF793ZJEJLUB/12705680_10207401309863257_7496275844541911587_n.jpg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation and The Industrial Archives and Library issue a Joint Press Release January 5, 2018 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2017/12/22/moravian-college-dedicates-the-mowrer-community-room-honoring-longtime-rklaros-trustee-emeritus-gordy-mowrer monthly 0.5 2017-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1513967416120-NFW4ZLM4BF9F1T8RPEO6/Moravian+Dedication.jpg News - Moravian College Dedicates the Gordon Mowrer Community Health Room honoring longtime R.K.Laros Trustee Emeritus, Gordy Mowrer R.K.Laros Foundation Chairman with Moravian College President Bryon Grigsby at the Gordon Mowrer Community Health Room. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2017/12/13/rklaros-trustees-december-2017-celebrating-65-years-1952-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1513204096118-ZAPU8YJDLQGJFOKT07XX/IMG_3346+%281%29.jpg News - R.K.Laros Trustees December 2017 Celebrating 65 Years 1952-2017 L-R Seated Trustee Ann Laros-Weaver, Chair R. Keller Laros III, Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, L-R Standing Trustees Laurie G. Hackett, Dr. Michael Abgott, Robert Bilheimer, Diane Donaher, Board Visitor and R.K.Laros Great Grandson R.K.Laros IV, Treasurer Robert Huth, Jr., Co Treasurer Ron Donchez, Secretary George Mowrer http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2017/12/13/rklaros-trustees-visit-new-bethany-ministries monthly 0.5 2017-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1513202522562-SUMT9KYIA122YTQ8R5RN/IMG_8478+%281%29.JPG News - R.K.Laros Trustees Visit New Bethany Ministries L-R Trustee George Mowrer, New Bethany Board Vice President Kerry Wrobel, New Bethany Executive Director Diane Elliott, R.K.Laros Board Chair R.Keller Laros III, Trustee Robert Bilheimer, R.K.Laros Board Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, Trustee Ann Laros-Weaver, R.K.Laros Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2017/9/5/rklaros-family-and-community-gathers-to-remember-and-pay-tribute-to-dr-rklaros-jr monthly 0.5 2017-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1504635233013-ZPNE2MPUO5EEFCDP6PIX/LarosMemorialABA_9376June+24%2C+2017134940+%281%29.jpg News - R.K.Laros Family and Community Gathers to Remember and Pay Tribute to Dr. R.K.Laros, Jr. Three generation of Laros descendants gather at Sunset Acres, built by R.K. and Helen Laros 1928-1932 and currently owned by R.K. Laros Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2017/2/22/the-rklaros-foundation-announces-the-loss-of-dr-rklaros-jr monthly 0.5 2017-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1487767152507-0UB1PI7D5VYI8AJF1PS9/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Announces the Loss of Dr. R.K.Laros Jr. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2016/7/28/the-rk-laros-foundation-announces-annual-grant-awards monthly 0.5 2016-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1469720622254-Y37G2VI3J40WTMZQBLCL/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2016 Grant Awards Moravian College President Bryon Grigsby with R.K. Laros Trustees Laurie Gostley Hackett, Ron Donchez and George Mowrer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1469721349492-04CYMJFOC5447QHQR3T0/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2016 Grant Awards Bach Choir presentation with R.K. Laros Executive Director Sharon Zondag, Bach Choir Executive Director Bridget George and Laros Trustee Ron Donchez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1469721070013-B58EWCYRCRNDZQ0LM1XG/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2016 Grant Awards R.K. Laros Executive Director Sharon Zondag at Bethlehem Area Public Library with Head of Youth Services Dana Roy and BAPL Executive Director Josh Berk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1469721598887-SQR0O9HTDEFUY7T1U179/LVCC+7.20.16.JPG News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2016 Grant Awards R.K. Laros Trustee Ron Madison at Lehigh Valley Children's Centers in Bethlehem with VP Development Debra Lamb, Center Director Joselyn Blanco-Padilla and Laros Foundation Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1469721261796-G4NYTPEHSE45F94B9821/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2016 Grant Awards R.K.Laros Vice Chair with NMIH Executive Director Amy Hollander and Laros Trustees Robert Bilheimer and Diane Donaher http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2016/7/18/rklaros-foundation-mourns-the-loss-of-longtime-trustee-rev-gordon-b-mowrer monthly 0.5 2016-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1468960477465-NBVID0AYQDVU4SB18IIQ/image-asset.png News - R.K.Laros Foundation mourns the loss of longtime Trustee, Rev. Gordon B. Mowrer Dr. R.K. Laros Jr. and Gordy Mowrer in 2007 with the R.K. Laros Board of Trustees http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2016/6/13/rk-laros-trustee-receives-the-community-partner-award-from-the-bethlehem-chamber monthly 0.5 2017-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1465848154828-LW7N39NRM45T34GWCYRB/image-asset.jpeg News - R.K. Laros Trustee Receives the Community Partner Award from the Bethlehem Chamber http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2016/6/8/the-rklaros-foundation-receives-community-award monthly 0.5 2016-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1465410636822-I6MO5ZGJZX3YGJ439M3X/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K.Laros Foundation Receives Community Award http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/12/29/the-rk-laros-foundation-presents-grant-122315-to-the-national-museum-of-industrial-history monthly 0.5 2015-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1451423649913-TOR0DMT1S1J8MT29U3JL/image-asset.png News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Presents Grant 12.23.15 to the National Museum of Industrial History http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/10/2/the-rk-laros-foundation-announce-grant-awards monthly 0.5 2015-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1444073980003-GPZ9PVV121UNETU7VCYU/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2015 Grant Awards   Laros Trustee Dr. Michael Abgott and Executive Director Sharon Zondag presenting the R.K. Laros grant at St. Luke's University Health Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1444074090744-O81PSMUTMWX3VEWK5FG9/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2015 Grant Awards   Laros Trustee Ron Madison presenting the R.K. Laros Challenge Grant at The Bethlehem Salvation Army.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1444073346238-17IAOU6GY189FU6VJ5R4/2015-08-28+14.08.12.jpg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2015 Grant Awards   Laros Trustee Laura Bennett Shelton presenting the R. K. Laros Foundation grant at the Moravian Archives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1444073050953-D62IK032QILS93N716B8/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2015 Grant Awards   Laros Trustee George Mowrer presenting R.K. Laros Foundation grant to the Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1444072879767-BUOSK1ASHFUV8D2GYXP0/Trustee+Diane+Donaher+and+Executive+Director+Sharon+Zondag+present+the+grant. News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2015 Grant Awards   Laros Trustee Diane Donaher and Executive Director Sharon Zondag presenting the R.K. Laros Foundation Grant at the Lehigh Valley Children's Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1444074026299-MB0LI4T3OKZ9VSJRY4Q4/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces 2015 Grant Awards   Laros Trustee Laurie Gostley Hackett and Executive Director Sharon Zondag presenting the R.K. Laros grant to the Bethlehem Mounted Police. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/5/1/skate-plaza-ribbon-cutting-with-the-rk-laros-foundation monthly 0.5 2015-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1430487223909-FTP9UA2D47BV6PFZG3AP/image-asset.jpeg News - Skate Plaza Ribbon Cutting with the R.K. Laros Foundation     http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/4/2/pbs-39-rklaros-the-patron-of-bethlehem-aired-week-of-march-23-2015 monthly 0.5 2015-04-07 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/3/12/laros-historian-jeremy-hachey-presents-the-rk-laros-story monthly 0.5 2015-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1426197862798-TWZNPCA6NK5883B4RSHV/image-asset.jpeg News - Laros Historian, Jeremy Hachey, Presents the R.K. Laros Story http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/3/6/the-rk-laros-foundation-announces-year-end-grants monthly 0.5 2015-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1426091276979-29V8LE4S24A8JNOFEA1P/image-asset.jpeg News - The R.K. Laros Foundation Announces Year End Grants R.K. Laros Trustee Laura Bennett Shelton awards the Bethlehem Public Library Grant to Executive Director Josh Berk and Development Director Liza Holzinger supporting the "Room to Grow" campaign. http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2015/2/16/rk-laros-trustee-to-receive-the-2015-take-the-lead-award-from-the-girls-scouts-of-eastern-pennsylvania monthly 0.5 2015-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1424128177158-0KE9QAF96WVCHV8FTJ1U/image-asset.png News - R.K. Laros Trustee to Receive the 2015 "Take The Lead" Award from The Girls Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2014/10/15/laros-night-at-bethlehem-public-library-november-11-2014 monthly 0.5 2014-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1413403173183-0KX57TTO66FHYSOHY91I/image-asset.jpeg News - "Laros Night" at Bethlehem Public Library November 11, 2014 http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2014/10/2/moravian-college-features-the-rklaros-foundation-and-student-researcher-and-historian-jeremy-hachey-15 monthly 0.5 2014-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1412647299982-NAR5UCGEGKU95DT0U6ZW/image-asset.png News - Moravian College Student Chronicles the History of the Foundation http://www.larosfoundation.org/news/2014/9/8/rk-laros-on-wfmz monthly 0.5 2014-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1410211050384-XIHSJNDAXY0Y4NAA5LXC/image-asset.png News - R.K. 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Laros Foundation Board of Trustees at the June 2016 Annual Meeting held in 2016 at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem L-R Back Row Co Treasurer Ron Donchez, Chair R.Keller Laros III, Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, Trustees Ron Madison, Dr. Michael Abgott L-R Front Row Trustees Scott Mardis, Laurie Gostley Hackett, Ann Laros-Weaver, Diane Donaher, Robert Bilheimer, George Mowrer Not pictured but attending Co Treasurer Robert Huth, Jr. and Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/5cd349cb-c45f-4ddf-a89b-70a6b915c884/Best+Laros+Photo+w_+ED.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out The Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees December 2, 2022 in front of the historic 1919 Laros Silk Mill, Broad Street, Bethlehem Pennsylvania L-R front row: Diane Donaher, Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, Scott E. Mardis, Laura Bennett Shelton L-R second row: George B. Mowrer, Robert Bilheimer, Wendy Laros, Ann Laros Weaver, Janelle Laros L-R back row: Truman Shelton, F. Robert Huth Jr, CPA, Zander Laros, Russell Keller Laros III, Ron Donchez, Ron Madison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/0469e389-6b7d-4018-a2f1-406d76ff71af/Larosfoundationboardphoto2025.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out The Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees November 7, 2025 outside the Laros Estate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/db3e4dcd-8eb6-4a2a-8f7c-aa9f8420debb/Ann+Laros-Weaver.JPG Trustees - Make it stand out Trustee Ann Laros-Weaver, granddaughter Helen & R.K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/63e50bae-563b-4e10-b9b3-d75677163dd5/Board+Photo+at+the+Mounted+Police+%282%29.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out The Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation held its annual board meeting on 12.3.21. The meeting was held in the Laros conference room at the Bethlehem Mounted Police. L-R front row Trustees Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, Wendy Laros, Chair Keller Laros III, Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton, Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag, Associate Trustee Truman Shelton. L-R Back Row Trustees Robert Bilheimer, Treasurer Robert Huth, Trustees Diane Donaher, Ron Madison, Secretary George Mowrer, Trustee Scott Mardis, Treasurer Ron Donchez. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/5bc0d7b5-6e8e-4ff2-aac3-b71b5cc23d78/larosfoundation2024.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out The Helen and R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees pose in front of the Bethlehem Public Library on November 8, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/117442f6-aead-4dc0-b1d6-3238251a1c32/Janelle+Laros+2019+%281%29.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out Associate Trustee Janelle Laros, great-granddaughter Helen & R.K.Laros (4G) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/78023c70-e81f-4634-a1b4-9237a45344fc/laros.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out Helen & R.K.Laros Trustees on 12.3.21 after the annual board meeting at Sunset Acres, Laros Estate of granddaughter-in-law & Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton Photo Credit Adam Atkinson Photography L-R front row Trustees Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, & Scott Mardis, great-grandchildren Helen & R.K., Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton granddaughter in law, Secretary George Mowrers, Trustees Robert Bilheimer & Diane Donaher L-R back row Trustee Ron Madison, Treasurer Robert Huth, Chair R.K.Laros III grandson, Associate Trustee Truman Shelton great-grandson “4G”, Treasurer Ron Donchez Missing from the photo Trustee Ann Laros Weaver, granddaughter, Trustee Dr. Michael Abgott & Associate Trustee Janelle Laros, great-granddaughter (4G) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/2d81a9e6-4e37-4458-9c83-c377e39884ac/NCC+Board+Photo+2023+.jpg Trustees - Make it stand out The Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation Trustees at the November 10, 2023 board meeting at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania From left to right: Robert Bilheimer, Scott E. Mardis, Ron Donchez, Laura Bennett Shelton, F. Robert Huth, Jr. CPA, Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, Russell Keller Laros III, Diane Donaher, Michael Abgott, M.D., George B. 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Laros Board gathered in June 2014 for a Foundation dinner with three generations of Laros descendants, board members and their spouses and guests. http://www.larosfoundation.org/history daily 0.75 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/e0fe00ba-854e-477c-a718-53d9de6c7bc2/20190404_150302.jpeg History - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1412269979899-PU1YW0EULG1GEYDF5075/laros02x300.jpg History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1412269660857-ATMYFYVJR7P83PFQLERC/Bethlehem+Plant+%28Overhead%29.JPG History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1412269783634-IXLU4BW882XB4XH4UNRG/Laros+Silk+Weaving+Machine.jpg History http://www.larosfoundation.org/timeline daily 0.75 2015-06-17 http://www.larosfoundation.org/larosstore daily 0.75 2016-02-17 http://www.larosfoundation.org/larosstore/the-rk-laros-history monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e273cfe4b0435e76d35257/1455740724448-Y0GOQ9EXHVMZ3RS9M298/Cover+R.K.+Laros+History.jpg Laros Store - The R.K. 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