
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.
This new partnership advances research and public policy related to criminal justice issues.
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.
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.
New Partner Spotlight: JOSHWAY blends leadership, mental health support and digital literacy to help local youth thrive and grow with purpose.
Funds raised in this campaign, chaired by Chris Martin and Martin Guitar, impacts over 200,000 people through Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability.
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.
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.
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.
PA 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects people to essential services like housing, food, healthcare and more—24/7/365.
United Way collaborates with partners to initiate emergency response fund to support 30 residents affected by the December 26 Allentown fire.