It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic 1753 Bachmann Publick House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Easton, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Hugh Moore Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local THREE OAK Steakhouse or visit ParsonsTaylor House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Easton, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Easton, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Easton, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
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EASTON, Pa. — Easton’s favorite historical festival returns to the city this weekend, featuring plenty of food, fun, music, reenactments and fireworks.Festivities will kick off at Easton Farmers’ Market at 9 a.m. Saturday before marching off to Centre Square for the noon re-enactment of the reading of the Declaration of Independence.That will be followed by free time to explore History and Foodie Row, before coming to a close with musical performances until 9 p.m.Fireworks don't happen until the next ni...
EASTON, Pa. — Easton’s favorite historical festival returns to the city this weekend, featuring plenty of food, fun, music, reenactments and fireworks.
Festivities will kick off at Easton Farmers’ Market at 9 a.m. Saturday before marching off to Centre Square for the noon re-enactment of the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
That will be followed by free time to explore History and Foodie Row, before coming to a close with musical performances until 9 p.m.
Fireworks don't happen until the next night. The fireworks display, hosted by the mayor’s office, will take place at 9:15 p.m. Sunday at Delaware Canal Park.
The exact location for the launch point has not been released, though Mayor Sal Panto Jr. has assured the public the event will be visible throughout the city.
On Saturday, History Row will feature more than a dozen exhibitors covering regional and Colonial history, World War II, the Civil War and various demonstrations for tradesmen such as blacksmithing, weaving and soapmaking.
Various nonprofit and educational organizations also will be on hand, including Lehigh Valley 250, Lafayette College, Greater Shiloh Church and Lehigh Valley Public Media. (LehighValleyNews.com is part of Lehigh Valley Public Media.)
Throughout Saturday, festival attendees can visit Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., and take historical tours of landmark properties including the 1753 Bachmann Publick House, the 1833 Mixsell-Illick House, the Jacob Nicholas House and the Parsons-Taylor House.
Tickets for a single location tour cost $10, though visitors also can buy a wristband that covers all the historic sites at $20 for adults and $10 for ages 5 to 15.
Foodie Row, on Northampton Street from Centre Square to Second Street, will feature a wealth of tasty options.
They include Duchess Cookies, Porters’ Pub, Greek Street, Beck’s Cajun Cruiser, Loriann’s Food For the Soul, Tierra de Fuego and, Bacon On a Stick and That’s It.
Also, Presley’s Cocktail Bar, Kona Ice, DonutNV, All Good Eats, Agamon Bakery & Café, River Grille, Skeggy’s Boozeye Bar and Casa Italia.
Over at the Heritage Tavern on the Mesa lot off of South Third Street, guests can enjoy Vault Brewing, 3rd & Ferry Fish Market, Sango Kura, The Local Scoop and Smirnoff.
Those looking for a chilly dessert can check out Frozenlandia near the Crayola Quad.
Heritage Day organizers encourage guests to park at the North Fourth Street Garage or the South Third Street Garage for a flat $20 all-day fee.
Farmers’ Market Itinerary on Saturday
Heritage Day Itinerary on Saturday
EASTON, Pa. — Standing outside Easton City Hall on Friday morning, it was tricky to tell who was more excited about the chance to see wild animals in 3D — the kids or the adults.With dozens of people eagerly awaiting the grand opening of Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley, the anticipation was palpable.Individuals and families looked forward to scenes of digital animals from across the gl...
EASTON, Pa. — Standing outside Easton City Hall on Friday morning, it was tricky to tell who was more excited about the chance to see wild animals in 3D — the kids or the adults.
With dozens of people eagerly awaiting the grand opening of Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley, the anticipation was palpable.
Individuals and families looked forward to scenes of digital animals from across the globe reaching out to touch them.
The attraction features a 62-foot tunnel with digital displays, two animal enclosures and a sky roof, all of which allow visitors with 3D glasses to see the spectacle of wild fauna at play.
The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through the end of August.
From September through April, the attraction will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Sporting huge smiles and surprised expressions, visitors were delighted to see gigantic giraffes reach out their long necks to inspect curious onlookers, and watch as a school of fish swam overhead on the skyroof.
Easton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Caitlin Hamlin kicked off the event, congratulating Harshal and Manpreet Patel, the backers of the project, on the opening and welcoming to their new permanent home in Easton.
“As some of you may know, the Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley is the first of its kind in the northeastern United States, with only one other in the country," Hamlin said.
"So we're truly making history here today, which I think is pretty cool.”
Hamlin even cracked a joke about the city needing a little more history.
Hamlin said there will be plenty of opportunities for visitors to “walk with the elephants, come face-to-face with a T-Rex and explore the natural habitats that these animals lived in.”
She thanked the rest of the chamber for helping make the zoo happen, along with officials from the city, the Easton Business Association and the Easton Main Street Initiative.
State Rep. Bob Freeman, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. and a representative from Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure’s office also were on hand to congratulate the Patels and celebrate the opening.
“What I'm really looking forward to is bringing more people into Easton, and I think that the really important thing is our daytime economy needed something," Panto said.
"We have a great nighttime economy, but we don't have a good daytime economy. It's getting better, and the Hologram Zoo who make it even better than that."
Manpreet Patel spoke just before the official ribbon cutting, commending city officials and other parties who made the project a reality.
“None of this would have been possible without the sacrifices that our friends and family members have made," she told the crowd.
"And I also just want to thank all of you for coming out here and supporting us.”
As people passed through the spectacles in small groups separated by a timer, the Patels watched while the public got its first taste of a holographic zoo.
Manpreet Patel said she began manifesting the project last June, and made it a priority to bring it to fruition by July 2025.
“We’re really grateful for the space," she said. "This was definitely our choice destination, for sure, and we're just excited to be a part of the historic downtown.
"The city has been very supportive and helpful so we weren't lost in the process. I could say we were guided pretty well.
“And overall, I'm very pleased with the people that we're working with, the space that we have, and then all the support that we're getting from the community."
She said numerous people already had taken a test run through the zoo, “from the very young to the elderly, and they have all been very thrilled and excited.”
The Patel’s 6 1/2-year-old son, Suhir, said he really enjoyed seeing the lions at the Hologram Zoo, and that he intended to help his parents with the attraction in the future — especially if he gets to pick the programming.
“I like the animals just popping out at you,” he said.
Mother and son Megan and Eli Lago described their first run through the zoo as “really cool,” with mom preferring the giraffes while Eli enjoyed the fish feature.
“It was a pretty neat experience — it was like, right in front of you,” Megan Lago said.
Kids and families in the West Ward neighborhood officially have a new place to play.The City of Easton held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the redesigned and renovated Vanderveer Park at the corner of 11th and Spring Garden streets in Easton. The park received a full revamp, with a double swing set, a multi-piece play structure, a natural play area with stepping posts, tunnels, boulders, a pavilion, plants and a paved toddler bicycle path.The project began around February, and it cost $345,000.Easton’s Mayor Sal Pan...
Kids and families in the West Ward neighborhood officially have a new place to play.
The City of Easton held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the redesigned and renovated Vanderveer Park at the corner of 11th and Spring Garden streets in Easton. The park received a full revamp, with a double swing set, a multi-piece play structure, a natural play area with stepping posts, tunnels, boulders, a pavilion, plants and a paved toddler bicycle path.
The project began around February, and it cost $345,000.
Easton’s Mayor Sal Panto Jr. said at the ceremony that Crayola contributed $100,000 to the project. Marta JeBran, Director of Government and Community affairs at Crayola, said she grew up in the West Ward a few blocks away from Vanderveer Park.
She said it was a parking lot at the time, but it is a place that holds memories.
“We care about the creative wellbeing of kids, and [the park] complements what Crayola is all about,” JeBran said. “Because in addition to helping them bring out their creativity, we want them to be physically active for their mental well being.”
Other funding came from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Panto emphasized the importance of parks in a community, as they offer improved environmental quality and stronger community bonds.
He said he started the Open Space and Recreation fund in 2009 to fund park improvements, using development money from downtown. The fund has amassed about $650,000.
City Administrator Luis Campos said the city has brought in $3.2 million in grants since 2016 for park improvements.
State Rep. Bob Freeman, Greater Easton Development Partnership Executive Director Jared Mast, representatives of Sen. Lisa Boscola and Governor Josh Shapiro’s offices, and Easton City Council members also attended the event.
Mast said in the Greater Easton Development Partnership recognized the lack of green space in the neighborhood.
“One key priority is to improve our existing parks, which this project is emblematic of, but also to continue to try and add recreational space,” he said.
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EASTON, Pa. — It didn’t take long for West Ward parents — and children — to explore and enjoy the refreshed Vanderveer Park in Easton on Wednesday afternoon.Before all the speakers were done and the ribbon was cut on the $345,000 project at 12th and Spruce streets, visitors were walking the new pathway, riding the new swings and slipping down the new slides.Situated under the pavilion nearby, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. remarked that Vanderveer was not a project for the city alone, but a joint effort tapp...
EASTON, Pa. — It didn’t take long for West Ward parents — and children — to explore and enjoy the refreshed Vanderveer Park in Easton on Wednesday afternoon.
Before all the speakers were done and the ribbon was cut on the $345,000 project at 12th and Spruce streets, visitors were walking the new pathway, riding the new swings and slipping down the new slides.
Situated under the pavilion nearby, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. remarked that Vanderveer was not a project for the city alone, but a joint effort tapping regional and state politicians, the Greater Easton Development Partnership, the Easton Area School District, and a hefty contribution from Crayola.
“This upgrade greatly enhances this park, improving its look, its recreational potential, making it an anchor for the neighborhood as a great place for children and their families to come utilize, to recreate and to enjoy."
“In 2009 I created the Open Space and Recreation Fund; which all the development that's taking place in the downtown, it’s funding the improvements that are being done to our parks and recreation program out here in this in the neighborhoods, the neighborhoods that are the lifeblood of the city,” Panto said.
The mayor briefly touched on the history of parks in the city, and how there were few to none upon its creation.
He reminisced about teaching at Vanderveer Elementary School, “where this playground equipment is,” and the growth of pocket parks in the city.
Now, with more money coming in due to development, parks such as Vanderveer and more can be refreshed and built up to accommodate a growing population eager for green space.
According to City Administrator Luis Campos, since 2016, the city has brought in about $3.2 million in grants for local parks, in addition to $650,000 brought in by the open space fund.
“So that's $650,000 that our staff was able to leverage for a total of about $4 million," Campos said. "So when you look at this park and when you look at other parks, and we start making announcements, especially on our web page, where we have updates on different projects that we have going on in the city, specifically parks, the 16 parks that we have.
"That $4 million has come from our staff being smart and leveraging the development dollars that we've used that have gone to open space. That's very, very important.”
Campos thanked the Greater Easton Development Partnership and Crayola for their help.
A representative from the office of Sen. Lisa Boscola, who was not present, said the senator had been pleased to work alongside state Rep. Robert Freeman in securing two grants totaling $215,000 for Vanderveer.
“Improving these assets provides a low-cost recreational opportunity for our families," she read from a prepared statement from Boscola.
"Investing in our local parks improves our quality of life, enhances our communities, and makes cities like Easton more attractive places to live.”
Freeman said parks provide communities with a gathering spot to meet and congregate in person, otherwise known as “third spaces” where people can get to know one another, connect and share information.
“This upgrade greatly enhances this park, improving its look, its recreational potential, making it an anchor for the neighborhood as a great place for children and their families to come utilize, to recreate and to enjoy,” Freeman said.
State Department of Community & Economic Development Lehigh Valley Regional Office Director Fadia Halma called attention to the benefits of parks as well, and her organization’s mission to enhance the community via new green spaces and parks.
“And not only are outdoors important just to grow up and have the memories that we have when we're swinging on the swing set or going down the sliding board, but also the opportunity for some help, mental health, and what it can do to just be outdoors,” Halma said.
Crayola Director of Government & Community Affairs Marta JeBran — who was instrumental in her company donating $100,000 to Vanderveer — also reminisced on a childhood spent at that very spot, when it was just a simple space, and commended the backers who helped transform the spot for all.
“As you know, we care about the creative wellbeing of kids, and this compliments what Crayola is all about. Because in addition to helping them bring out their creativity, we want them to be physically active and for their mental wellbeing,” JeBran said.
GEDP Executive Director Jared Mast spoke on the community’s need for high quality park space, which motivated the group to partner with various government and private agencies to make it happen.
Vanderveer marks what Mast described as a “first phase,” with additional improvements already underway or soon to begin.
“I think it's super important that Centennial Park, which is at 12th and Ferry, and also this park, become new community resources for the West Ward," Mast said.
"We want to continue to build on it with our partners, not just here, but at other sites in the West Ward.”
Panto closed the event off just before the ribbon cutting, stating that initiatives such as these are an important element of support for residents of the neighborhoods in Easton, and not just the downtown, and such measures will continue.
“This is what's really about the quality of life in the West Ward. And from here, the contractors went right to Centennial Park, where, hopefully, by the end of the summer, that'll be done, and Centennial Park will become a very integral hub of activity for everybody who lives on the south side of Northampton Street,” Panto said.
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