Dress Down. Give Back. Build Community.

Join Superintendent Dr. Lajara and your fellow Bethlehem Area School District colleagues in supporting United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Community Building Fund.
For a donation of $5, employees may wear jeans on Fridays throughout the school year and strengthen our schools and the communities they serve. Every contribution helps students, families and the broader BASD community to shine bright for opportunity.
Please Note:
- This special event is separate from your annual United Way campaign gift.
- Donations may be made via credit card through this portal or by cash through BASD.
- Payroll deduction is not available for Jeans Day contributions.
Thank you for helping create a community where every person belongs and every person thrives – one Friday at a time!
children and families served through United Way-Supported Education Solutions
older adults Connected to United way-Supported Healthy Aging Solutions
people accessed food, housing, mental health and emergency services

Improving education and academic success so every kid can shine bright.

Creating opportunities and ensuring more families have what they need to shine bright.

Together, we achieve more. United Way offers many ways to connect with people who share your passion for our community.

Join a United Way Giving Society and make lifelong connections to community-minded leaders inspired to improve lives.

United Way events are designed to create a sense of community through shared philanthropic values.
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