Critical Support Fund Provides Rapid Relief for Families and Food Providers Across the Region
More than 75 donors commit $600,000 as coordinated support strengthens food providers and expands access to essential items.
Tag: Food Access
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Launch Critical Support Fund to Address Immediate Needs in Our Region
Partners aim to raise $500,000 to strengthen emergency food access and deliver rapid relief to families in need.
Lehigh Valley Black Church Housing Alliance Empowers Communities Through Financial Literacy and Homeownership
The United Way’s Fund for Racial Justice and Equity supports initiatives like the Lehigh Valley Black Church Housing Alliance (LVBCHA) to close the racial wealth gap. LVBCHA empowers families through financial education and homeownership counseling, helping over 800 participants last year take steps toward generational wealth.
Vet Beds Empowers Veterans with Housing and Support Services
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: Vet Beds is transforming veterans’ lives and empowering their independence by offering life skills training, housing and family support.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognizes the Vital Community Hotline on 211 Day
Newly released data representing the Greater Lehigh Valley shows an increase in requests for housing, utilities, food and mental health supports.
Welcome 2023 AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates
The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8-10 weeks during the summer.
United Way Community School in Easton opens food pantry to meet their families’ needs thanks to partnership with Lafayette College
Lafayette College in Easton has joined forces with Paxinosa Elementary School, a United Way Community School, to support their food pantry needs.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley VISTAs Volunteer at Bethlehem Emergency Shelter for MLK Day of Service
AmeriCorps VISTAs took food orders, prepared meals and greeted dozens of shelter guests during their MLK Day of Service project.
Approximately 260 families received Thanksgiving meals and essentials at Panther Valley Elementary School Thanksgiving Food Pantry
New United Way Community School, Panther Valley Elementary School, hosted a special Thanksgiving Food Pantry that provided nearly 500 individuals with turkeys, ham and other staple Thanksgiving foods.
Free Thanksgiving Meals Available Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley
Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free Thanksgiving meals to the community throughout November.
