Summary
City leaders and community organizers discussed bringing back the Snow Angels volunteer program to pair high school students and community volunteers with seniors and vulnerable residents needing sidewalk snow removal.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Operates primarily on volunteer labor with minimal costs for equipment like shovels and salt.
Senior citizens, vulnerable residents, and participating student volunteers gaining community service experience.
Downtown residents facing limited parking when un-melted snowbanks persist for weeks.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Works Committee — October 7, 2026
Allentown is launching a pilot program this winter to match volunteers with older adults and residents with disabilities who need help shoveling snow. The city is partnering with Lehigh Valley Active Life and the United Way to organize about 50 households for the initial rollout.
Public Works Committee — May 6, 2026
Allentown is looking into bringing back a volunteer-driven snow shoveling program to help elderly and disabled residents keep their walkways clear. City leaders are coordinating with community partners like Lehigh Valley Active Life and the school district to figure out how to recruit enough volunteers.
Public Works Committee — March 11, 2026
City leaders and community organizers discussed bringing back the Snow Angels volunteer program to pair high school students and community volunteers with seniors and vulnerable residents needing sidewalk snow removal.
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