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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Named Finalist for United Way Worldwide’s Highest Award
5/14/2013
The Common Good Award is one of United Way Worldwide’s greatest honors that include nearly 1,800 United Ways globally.
United Way on B104
5/1/2013
Did you hear our very own Jill Pereira, Director of COMPASS Community Schools, on B104 last Thursday? Check out the audio clip here.
Allentown Injury Prevention Program
4/30/2013
The Allentown Health Bureau’s Older Adult Safety Survey Program provides an opportunity to reduce injury to older adults by educating them about safety hazards in their homes and how to make their homes safer.
 
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Basic Needs

Our Promise

Lehigh Valley Residents Receive Support for Emergencies and Basic Needs

Basic Needs

Every day, individuals and families struggle to meet their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing.  A single crisis or emergency situation for anyone can create turmoil and threaten their ability to meet those basic needs.

Our Plan 

United Way is committed to ensuring that the basic needs of people in crisis are met in the Lehigh Valley. The programs and strategies of focus for the next three years include:

  • Food, clothing and shelter programs
  • Crises and Emergency supports 
  • Transitional supports – programs helping transition a person/family out of shelters into an apartment or home ownership are vital to long-term stability.
  • Community-wide information and referral systems – it is essential that community members know how to access available services and supports in way that is streamlined, reduces frustration, and increases customer satisfaction.

Our Results

During 2011-14, United Way will invest $810,000 annually in 14 programs to help people t meet basic needs.
 

 
Agency Program Award Amount
Aids Service Center Housing Case Management $20,000
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley Emergency Services $102,344
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley Valley-Wide Help $50,000
Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc Rape Crisis $23,425
Hispanic American Organization, Inc Housing $28,050
Lehigh County Conference of Churches Daybreak $28,050
Mosser Village Family Center, Inc. Food Bank $20,000
New Bethany Ministries Hospitality Center $29,920
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc. ASSIST $46,750
The Salvation Army of the LV Emergency Assistance $140,250
The Salvation Army of the LV Hospitality House $42,075
Third Street Alliance for Women and Children Shelter $65,450
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. Shelter Program $121,550
Valley Youth House Lehigh Valley Shelter $45,386
Victory House of the Lehigh Valley Shelter Services $46,750

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