Our Partners

Speak Up for Ben, Inc.’s  Angels of the Valley Banner Project , in partnership with ArtsQuest and Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, aims to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and reduce the stigma associated with people who have lost their lives due to substance-related causes. This project also recognizes the grief felt by families, friends, and our community for those who have lost a loved one as a result of substance use.  The banners signify the passing of someone cherished and send a message that the tragedy of substance-related death is preventable, and those who are suffering should feel no shame in asking for help.  Banners are displayed at ArtsQuest's SteelStacks campus in south Bethlehem, from August 31 (international overdose awareness day) through September (National Recovery month).   New submissions are accepted by ArtsQuest each July only.  New banners will be created and hung each year, along with banners created from previous submissions. If you would like to be notified when the ArtsQuest portal is open for new submissions, please email info@oasisbethlehem.org.  If you have any questions or need technical support, please contact ArtsQuest Banana Factory directly at info@artsquest.org  as we are unable to confirm receipt of your submission.

Speak Up for Ben, Inc. | OASIS Community Center has hosted this very moving event to commemorate the precious lives lost due to the opioid epidemic and other substance-related causes. Over a hundred people attended our first event which included a presentation about butterflies, a remembrance ceremony honoring lost loved ones by name and photo, and a beautiful butterfly release. The event concluded with a social time featuring refreshments and family-friendly activities.  Next event scheduled 2025.