Inside Moravian

By Jasson Tahhan ’20

Where did you grow up?

Brooklyn, New York.

Tell us about NAMI Lehigh Valley and its mission.

NAMI Lehigh Valley is the local affiliate of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness..

Where did you grow up?

Tampa, Florida. I was born and raised there—it’s all I know. I met my lifelong friends there. I love my city, and my city loves me. I don’t think I’d be the person I am..

Where did you grow up?

I was born and raised in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which is about 35 minutes from Bethlehem, although, growing up and until I left for college, my life was based in Roseto,..

Each summer, a team of dedicated students participates in The 1742 Experience. We caught up with six participants to ask about their best memories from this experience:

Tell us about your organization.

We began in 1973 as a single shelter in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Valley Youth House was open day and night, ensuring that vulnerable, abused, or homeless young..

By Harley Bender ’22, Alec Buttner, ’21 and Matt Geary ’20