PRESS PHOTO COURTESY Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation R.K.Laros III, Chair and the Trustees of the Bethlehem based R.K.Laros Foundation, established in 1952 by Laros Silk Company founder and owner R.K.Laros and his wife Helen, announces a name change. The name change comes during the Foundation's 70th anniversary year and recognizes the significant contributions of Helen Laros to the development of the foundation and its philanthropic mission in the community. The Foundation's name effective March 31 is Helen & R.K.Laros Foundation. The Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation provides grant support with a focus on enduring capital projects with significant community impact in the Bethlehem area. Since 1952 the foundation has supported 150 nonprofit organizations, primarily in Bethlehem, distributing $8.5 million in support. The grant application for the 2022 cycle and additional details are available on the foundation website http://www.larosfoundation.org For more information about grant opportunities or the R.K. Laros Foundation contact Executive Director Sharon Jones Zondag at larosfoundation.org Above: Helen & R.K.Laros Trustees at Sunset Acres in Bethlehem, Pa., the Laros Estate owned by Vice Chair Laura Bennett Shelton. Laura is the grandaughter in-law of Helen and R.K. Laros.