Former council member Scott Parsons attended council’s April 21 meeting to announce the establishment of the Friends of Gracedale Foundation.

That’s a nonprofit charitable corporation that will be able to accept tax-deductible donations for the county’s nursing home. He is the president.

“It’s good to see most of you,” said Parsons, who was joined at the podium by council member Bob Werner.

The duo formed a close friendship during Parsons’ tenure on council.

“We’re here to help,” he added.

Though the foundation will target corporations and philanthropists, anyone who wishes to make a tax-deductible contribution may do so with a check mailed to Friends of Gracedale Foundation, Post Office Box 138,

Nazareth, PA 18064.