30 Years of Celebration & 45 Years of Impact

Community Services for Children proudly celebrated the 30th Annual Donley Awards & Gala on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Northampton Country Club. Fortunately the fall weather cooperated, and all of the 140 guests who attended we treated to an amazing evening.

This year’s theme was 30 Years of Celebration and 45 Years of Impact. The first number counts the years of the Donley Awards. The second counts how long CSC has worked with children and families across the Lehigh Valley.

Meet the Award Honorees!

The three 2026 Donley Award recipients are:

• Dr. Teri Haddad, Phoebe Ministries and eMediaWorks
• Fred Fenselau, Working Dog Press
• Barry Fisher, accepting on behalf of WFMZ-TV

The awards honor the people and organizations whose work and community involvement make a lasting difference for others in the region. After 30 years, the list of past recipients makes the same point the evening did: strong communities depend on people willing to give their time, talent, and resources to others.

45 years of CSC

The gala also gave CSC a chance to look back on its history. For 45 years, the organization has helped children get the early learning experiences and support they need, working alongside families, educators, and community partners. The goal is to help kids build skills and confidence that carry them through life.

CSC’s staff and supporters used the anniversary to take stock of how far the organization has come and how much work is still ahead. That work depends on a community that believes every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and the gala is one of the ways CSC brings that community together each year.

You Helped Make the Milestones Possible

CSC would like to extend a huge thank you to this year’s honorees, sponsors, guests, and supporters. Your generosity and participation made this milestone evening possible, and are a big part of why CSC has been able to do this work for 45 years.

To learn more about Community Services for Children, visit cscinc.org.