United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley identifies the community’s greatest challenges and creates lasting, measurable results by investing in solutions in Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability.
lives improved
every year
students served
through education
solutions
older adults
connected to healthy
aging resources
people accessed
food, housing,
mental health and
emergency services
Solution Partners Powering Impact
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First Last, Title of the Testimonial Person
Making a difference in people’s lives through giving, advocating and volunteering
HELP US BUILD A GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY WHERE EVERY PERSON BELONGS AND EVERY PERSON THRIVES.
provides several healthy meals for a senior
helps to meet basic needs for a student in a United Way Community Schools
provides food to a local family for one month
supports older adults with dementia and their caregivers
helps a child keep learning over the summer and start school on track
provides up to one month of housing to a family at risk of homelessness
15 Years of Impact: Why the Pessinas Choose to Give Back
Member spotlight: Michael and Michele Pessina have supported United Way for over 15 years, driven by a shared belief in giving locally. Their passion for education, children and lasting impact continues to shape a stronger Lehigh Valley community.
The Kindness Project: Shining a Light for Kids and Teens in Foster Care
New partner spotlight: The Kindness Project provides local youth in foster care with essentials and enrichment. In 2024 alone, they supported over 1,200 children with clothing, school supplies, birthday gifts and trauma-informed programs.
United Way and YMCA Announce Plan to Open Allentown Temporary Shelter for Residents of Homeless Encampment
The seasonal “warming” station at YMCA Allentown will open by September 30 for residents of the Jordan Creek homeless encampment.