Photo Gallery: ’50s Sock Hop
The ’50s Sock Hop, hosted by AmeriCorps members, promoted inclusion and intergenerational social interactions in a fun manner.
Category: Healthy Aging
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley conducted a one-of-a-kind information session in partnership with the Bethlehem Health Bureau
Project Lifesaver is a vital search-and-rescue program for individuals with cognitive conditions that may be prone to life-threatening wondering.
Lehigh and Northampton Counties become the nation’s first dual-county Age-Friendly Community
Lehigh and Northampton counties are awarded certification into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities establishing the Lehigh Valley as the nation’s first dual-county community to receive this certification.
Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Releases Action Plan to Improve Social Connection, Overcome Inequities and Combat Ageism
In an effort to create age-friendly environments in the Lehigh Valley that acknowledge diversity, fight ageism and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate fully, United Way and Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley have launched an Action Plan in partnership with Lehigh County, Northampton County, AARP, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and many community partners.
David Lewis represents UWGLV at the White House for the Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania event
UWGLV serves a tri-county area about 60 miles north of Philadelphia that includes Allentown – Pennsylvania’s third-largest city – and Lehigh County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state.
New Report Shows Many Lehigh Valley Seniors Struggle with Barriers to Healthy Aging
A new survey of Lehigh Valley seniors finds that one in three older adults feel that they lack companionship and one in four often feel isolated since the start of the pandemic.
Jill Pereira of UWGLV discusses Collective Impact and how local United Ways partner with the community to create meaningful change
United Way organizations are leading and supporting collective impact efforts globally, some since the model was widely introduced in 2011.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Expands Dementia Initiatives with Support from the Fleming Foundation
The Fleming Foundation awards $500,000 grant to improve the lives of those who have Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers.