Empowering Youth Through Media: Lycan Media’s Impact
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.
Category: Community Stability
Community Groups Unite to Support Families Displaced by 7th Street Fire in Allentown
United Way, The Greater Valley YMCA, Promise Neighborhoods and Lehigh Conference of Churches launch emergency response fund to provide immediate support for 36 people displaced by Allentown fire.
Restoring Hope: United Way Partners with OATH (Operation Address The Homeless) for Community Transformation
New Partner Spotlight: OATH. Their mission is to strengthen communities by supporting the homeless and advocating for collaborative solutions to end homelessness.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $25,002,145 to Meet Critical Community Needs
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 Thrive Hub Guides Underrepresented Youth Toward Financial, Educational Success
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: The Thrive Hub empowers underrepresented youth for academic and career success, minimizing student loan debt and maximizing opportunities.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Partners Host a Three-Part Webinar Series to Discuss the Region’s Mental Health Crisis
United Way and partners led discussions on the region’s mental health crisis from a medical system perspective, the impact on the educational system and suicide trends.
Fine Feather Foundation Promotes Healing Through the Arts, Fosters Mental Well-Being
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: The Fine Feather Foundation supports youth mental health through art. With United Way’s Fund for Racial Justice and Equity grant, their summer camp saw 98% attendance, showcasing art’s healing power.
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.
Valley Wealth Alliance: Breaking the cycle of financial inequality
Partner Spotlight: Valley Wealth Alliance is a nonprofit organization established in Allentown that offers student and adult programs focused on areas of understanding the banking system, building and establishing credit, opening bank accounts, life skills, budgeting and more.
Empowering Financial Literacy in Lehigh Valley | United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight
Financial Literacy Center is dedicated to enhancing financial knowledge and skills among people of all ages by providing free, comprehensive education that leads to tangible transformation among its students.