United Way and YMCA Announce Plan to Open Allentown Temporary Shelter for Residents of Homeless Encampment
The seasonal “warming” station at YMCA Allentown will open by September 30 for residents of the Jordan Creek homeless encampment.
Category: Community Stability
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Justice Institute Announce Merger
This new partnership advances research and public policy related to criminal justice issues.
New United Way Report Shows Financial Hardship Persists for Nearly Half of Greater Lehigh Valley Households
New data from United Way of Pennsylvania shows that 41% of Greater Lehigh Valley households struggle to afford basic needs like housing, childcare and food, despite working hard.
A Space to Heal: 2025 Resilient Lehigh Valley Conference Centers Mental Health and Connection
The 2025 Resilient Lehigh Valley Conference brought together youth, educators and advocates to explore trauma, mental health and the power of connection to build community resilience.
JOSHWAY Equips Lehigh Valley Youth to Lead with Confidence in a Digital World
New Partner Spotlight: JOSHWAY blends leadership, mental health support and digital literacy to help local youth thrive and grow with purpose.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $26,231,833 to Improve Lives for a Stronger Greater Lehigh Valley
Funds raised in this campaign, chaired by Chris Martin and Martin Guitar, impacts over 200,000 people through Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability.
Empowering Youth Leaders: Leon Gonzalez Leads the Way in Youth Mental Health Support
United Way awarded 17-year-old Leon Gonzalez a $5,000 Youth Mental Health Innovation Grant for his Being Phenom(enal) Program, which mentors young men, fostering confidence and emotional well-being through support and guidance.
Community Groups Unite to Launch Relief Fund for Families Displaced by Allentown Fire on February 18
United Way partners with City of Allentown, American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter, Community Action Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Conference of Churches and Salvation Army to provide direct assistance.
United Way Awards $250,000 in Funding through UNITED for Mental Health Grants
Twenty-one organizations focused on prioritizing mental well-being of young people and directly addressing veterans’ mental health receive funding to develop social-emotional skills, remove barriers to accessing resources and increase awareness.
February 11 is 211 Day: Connecting Our Community to Critical Resources
PA 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects people to essential services like housing, food, healthcare and more—24/7/365.