FRIENDS HELPING NEIGHBORS THRIVE

Most older adults in Bethlehem want to keep their independence and dignity intact.

A missed ride to chemo, days without talking to anyone, an empty refrigerator, or an unheated home can put that at risk.

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★ 2026 NEWS ★

For nearly 40 years, we’ve been Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. We’re now Friends of Bethlehem Seniors, with the same mission and partnership with the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services. The new name just makes it easier to recognize our purpose.

We have a new name!

★ 2025 IMPACT ★

What your support made possible

Every number below is an older adult who kept an appointment, ate a meal, or wasn't alone this year.

19,330
RIDES

Provided for older adults powered by vehicles, half of which, were donated by our organization

3000+
PARTICIPANTS

Attended 459 social & educational programs

106,720
MILES

Driven by volunteers to get older adults where they needed to be

739
HOUSEHOLDS

In Bethlehem, served through the Food Pantry & open to all residents

Without Friends of Bethlehem Seniors’ donation of half the vehicle fleet, we estimate 50% fewer older adults would have a ride to a medical appointment, cancer treatment, groceries, or the social connection that helps prevent isolation and the avoidable mental and physical deterioration it causes.

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What your gift supports

Transportation

Food Pantry

Social Connection

Emergency Heatingat

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Someday, this could be you…

Picture it: the friends who used to call have moved away or passed on. Driving starts to feel like a risk. You've spent your life not wanting to be a burden, and then one hard month makes the numbers stop adding up. That's how independence quietly slips for older adults across Bethlehem, and it's exactly why Friends of Bethlehem Seniors exists: to keep the rides coming, the pantry stocked, and the heat on, so you or a neighbor can keep aging at home, with your independence and dignity intact. We see you; you still matter.

Nonprofit partner of Town Senior Services

Friends helping neighbors thrive

Friends of Bethlehem Seniors is the nonprofit partner of Town Senior Services: friends helping neighbors thrive by funding rides, social programs, the food pantry (for all residents), and emergency heating assistance that help older adults in Bethlehem stay independent.

About us

  • "The ride to chemo means my mom never has to choose between treatment and asking a stranger for help when I'm juggling my mom's needs, my kids, and work."

    —Adult Daughter

  • "The wheelchair-accessible van was especially valuable, providing safe and dependable transportation when mobility became more difficult. The drivers and aides, who were themselves members of the community, were always cheerful, kind, and patient."

    —Adult Son

  • "Thank you for providing me with your wonderful senior transportation services. I can’t tell you how very appreciative I am for all your help. God bless all of you. "

    —Anne B.

  • "Thanks to the friendly drivers on food shopping, doctors appointments and hair salon driving days. As not all seniors still drive and due to circumstances today, finances are in peril and the food pantry is certainly a godsend."

    —Joanette J.

Our caring all-volunteer board & Town Senior Services staff

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Looking to get rides, attend programs, use the food pantry, or volunteer?

If you would like to get transportation to medical appointments, use the food pantry or need assistance for yourself, a neighbor, or a family member, please contact our partners and outreach workers at the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services via their website or by calling 518-439-4955 ext. 1176.

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