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ATAS Volunteers Support Education Farm with Metal Structures in Lehigh Valley Challenge

Four volunteers stand in front of a pig shelter built from corrugated metal in a farm pasture.
The ATAS team built lean-to shelters and reconstructed the existing pig shed at the Flint Hill Farm Educational Center. Photo courtesy ATAS International

The Volunteer Challenge is an annual event organized by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. For the 16th year, 40 businesses and their corporate teams came together to support 40 local nonprofits and raise a record $91,000. The teams collaborated closely with their nonprofit partners to design and execute service projects, from facility improvements and outdoor beautification to digital marketing support.

Using metal materials and plywood produced by their company, the ATAS team built lean-to shelters and reconstructed the existing pig shed at the Flint Hill Farm Educational Center. The lean-tos provide shelter for the baby goats, lambs, and calves as they grow up on the farm.

Miya Coodey, administrative and communications assistant at ATAS, and of ATAS’ wellness committee, says this event helped support and appreciation for an important educational cause.

“This volunteer opportunity brought together a group of great ATAS volunteers who showed their care and dedication for Kathy and all the great work she is doing at Flint Hill Farm,” says Coodey. “I’m grateful to each and every volunteer who put in the time and labor to help our project come together and make a positive impact in our community!”

The Volunteer Challenge’s impact was celebrated with each of the teams and their nonprofit partner showcasing their work at a celebratory event at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, where the teams were honored for their work.