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.
Category: Community Stability
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.
Community Groups Unite to Launch Cedar Street Fire Fund to Support Displaced Families
United Way collaborates with partners to initiate emergency response fund to support 30 residents affected by the December 26 Allentown fire.
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 Shares Listing of Local Warming Station Locations for the 2024-2025 Winter Season
Lehigh Valley locations have been designated as winter warming stations for the community throughout the winter months.
Global Hope International Transforms Lives Through Access to Health Services
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: Global Hope International is bridging healthcare gaps for underserved communities through free medical, dental and vision clinics.