Nearly 100 guests gathered for Women United 2026 to celebrate community impact, advance educational opportunities and honor Hannah Votta Coleman, founder of Joyful Giving, as the 2026 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year.
The award recognizes a Women United member who is active in the community, demonstrates philanthropic leadership in the Lehigh Valley and makes a personal commitment of time, talent and treasure.
Women United and Good Shepherd Women’s Giving Circle brought nearly 100 women together to connect, celebrate philanthropy and see how their collective generosity is creating greater opportunity for women, children and families across the Lehigh Valley.
A record-setting 850 women gathered at the 2026 Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit for a day of inspiration, meaningful connection and personal growth. Through powerful speakers, shared experiences and community, attendees left energized to lead, give back and create change.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley recognized donors through its 2025–2026 campaign incentive drawing, celebrating generosity, long‑standing partnerships, and this year’s Grand Prize winner with support from Brown‑Daub Dealerships.
Women United members and partners came together at JuxtaHub in Emmaus to create a collaborative mural for ProJeCt of Easton, turning creativity into a powerful message of support for local families.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re celebrating our dedicated volunteers who made meaningful impact across the Greater Lehigh Valley. From toy drives to days of service, our volunteers’ time, talent and compassion helped strengthen neighborhoods and bring hope to thousands.
Women United’s 2025 celebration at the Da Vinci Science Center honored Darlene Pors as Philanthropist of the Year and spotlighted Central Elementary STREAM Academy students whose creativity and curiosity inspired all in attendance.
Pors will be presented with the award at the group’s annual event, Women United 2025, to be held on Thursday, October 16.
Volunteers from 60 companies and organizations kick off the 2025 United Way campaign during Lehigh Valley’s largest, single-day volunteer effort.