Carol Gonzalez, a dedicated Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley volunteer, received the Unsung Hero Award from Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services for her exceptional generosity and commitment to building an inclusive, supportive community.
This program will address challenges nonprofits face in getting started, sustaining interest, navigating organizational change and finding resources for DE&I initiatives.
Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley, in collaboration with ArtsQuest and Lehigh University Art Galleries, fosters connection and creativity among older adults to combat social isolation and promote holistic well-being.
Fellowship empowers Allentown teachers to advance equity outcomes in collaboration with United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley’s Marcon Equity Innovation and Impact Lab.
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: Lycan Media is empowering underrepresented youth through the LYCANS Initiative and innovative media projects, fostering a brighter future for the community.
New Partner Spotlight: OATH. Their mission is to strengthen communities by supporting the homeless and advocating for collaborative solutions to end homelessness.
New Partner Spotlight: Saara Arts. Together, we’re fostering creativity, inclusivity and cultural understanding to build a brighter future where art bridges communities and enriches lives.
Funds will impact 175,000 people in the region through Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability following campaign chaired by Tony and Adrienne DaRe of BSI Corporate Benefits.
The one-day training brought together over 40 United Way partners and 5 financial institutions to foster collaboration and explore strategies for enhancing community development.
To celebrate the partnership, United Way, Crayola Flowers and Capital Blue Cross hosted a special event to donate 100 bouquets to local nonprofits.