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Jun 02 2023
Welcome 2023 AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8-10 weeks during the summer. 
May 31 2023
Community Groups Unite to Support Families Displaced by Ferry Street Fire in Easton United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Greater Easton Development Corporation will coordinate fundraising efforts to support residents left devastated by Easton fire.
May 30 2023
Ferry Street Fire Fund The Ferry Street Fire Fund will help ensure that the families and individuals affected have access to the shelter, food, clothing and resources needed.
May 25 2023
United Way Reveals New Data that Illuminates the Growing Needs Among Working Families During Legislative Meet and Greet Event United Way of Pennsylvania unveils a new report showing that 42% of area households are living in poverty or struggling to afford the barebones essentials.
May 23 2023
United Way Supporters Increase Their Impact by Donating $12,500 Incentive Prizes from Brown-Daub Dealerships and Wegmans Food Markets The $10,000 grand prize, provided by Brown-Daub Dealerships, and $2,500 gift cards, courtesy of Wegmans Food Markets, will be invested in solutions that support well over 130,000 people in the Greater Lehigh Valley. 
Apr 26 2023
United Way’s Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Kicks Off New Initiative to Increase Pedestrian Safety in Partnership with AARP PA and Lehigh Valley Planning Commission To ensure that walking is safe, accessible and convenient for all, Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley and partners will conduct walk audits of Lehigh and Northampton County neighborhoods in an effort to improve community walkways and increase accessibility.
Apr 24 2023
See the Impact: Success Stories from a Women United Signature Project ProJeCt of Easton Inc.’s Family Literacy and Parent Education Program, one of Women United's Signature Projects, utilizes a “teach the parent, reach the child” model to assist parents in becoming the first and most important teacher, promote a child’s success in school and advance the family educationally and economically.
Apr 18 2023
Crayola’s $100K Challenge distributes 18 grants to benefit organizations selected by their employees Crayola is proud to support the communities in which its employees work and reside.
Apr 04 2023
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $22,642,018 to Meet Critical Community Needs More than 18,500 donors made life better for over 130,000 people in the region through community stability, education and healthy aging during campaign chaired by Vince Sorgi of PPL Corp. and Ashley Russo of ASR Media Productions.
Mar 28 2023
​United Way Honors Brown-Daub Dealerships with PPL LIVE UNITED Award for Decades of Improving Quality of Life Award will be presented at United Way Celebration of Caring event which recognizes donors, volunteers and community partners. 
Mar 16 2023
See the Impact: AmeriCorps Member Spotlights United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley spotlights the impactful work of our dedicated AmeriCorps Members during AmeriCorps Week.
Mar 08 2023
Lehigh Valley Phantoms and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley with support from PPL Foundation donate over 3,500 pairs of socks to local shelters United Way "Be a Housing Hero Night" Presented by PPL Foundation raised over $3,000 and collected thousands of socks from fans in attendance.
Mar 07 2023
Lehigh Valley Reads Launches Million Minute Challenge on Read Across America Day United Way and Lehigh Valley Reads celebrated Read Across America and National Reading Month with a full week of events at United Way Community Schools all across the Greater Lehigh Valley. 
Feb 28 2023
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley conducted a Project Lifesaver Information Session in partnership with the Bethlehem Health Bureau Project Lifesaver is a search-and-rescue program for individuals with cognitive conditions that may be prone to life-threatening wondering. 
Feb 23 2023
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.
Feb 01 2023
PA 211 resources are a lifeline to residents who may be experiencing housing instability 211 is a critical part of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s fight for the health, safety and education of every person in every community. 
Jan 19 2023
United Way Community School in Easton opens food pantry to meet their families' needs thanks to partnership with Lafayette College ​Lafayette College in Easton has joined forces with Paxinosa Elementary School, a United Way Community School, to support their food pantry needs.
Jan 18 2023
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley VISTAs Volunteer at Bethlehem Emergency Shelter for MLK Day of Service AmeriCorps VISTAs took food orders, prepared meals and greeted dozens of shelter guests during their MLK Day of Service project.  
Jan 06 2023
Third Annual Lehigh Valley Labor Council Toy Drive surprises hundreds of students with an early Christmas Students at 2 Community Schools in the Allentown School District received hundreds of gifts thanks to Lehigh Valley Labor Council, Capital Blue Cross, TeenWorks™ and partners.
Jan 06 2023
Blue Ridge Blankets the Community to "Spread The Warmth" With the assistance of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and additional nonprofit organizations, Blue Ridge fulfilled their pledge to Spread the Warmth to those within the community who needed it the most this winter season.
Dec 20 2022
United Way Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Marci Martinez-Howey, nominated for Golden Latin Award Golden Latin Awards recognize outstanding Latinos and those in support of the Latino culture and community of the Lehigh Valley.
Dec 09 2022
See the Impact: TeenWorks Grant Recipients Hold Day of Joyful Giving at Swain School Nonprofit organization, Joyful Giving, partners up with TeenWorks and Swain School students to pack 1,000 Joy Maker bags to be distributed to community members.
Dec 09 2022
"We are part of Tocqueville because it allows us to actualize impact; be on every level of the process, ensuring outcomes that we want to see in our community.” Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Kevin and Skye Greene give because they support equitable impact and being Tocqueville Society members allows them to be on every level of the process.
Dec 08 2022
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Nikki at Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown, PA "Volunteering puts me in different environments and allows me to teach useful skills that our residents may not have access to."
Dec 05 2022
Approximately 260 families received Thanksgiving meals and essentials at Panther Valley Elementary School Thanksgiving Food Pantry New United Way Community School, Panther Valley Elementary School, hosted a special Thanksgiving Food Pantry that provided nearly 500 individuals with turkeys, ham and other staple Thanksgiving foods.
Dec 02 2022
St. Luke’s Sacred Heart, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Partners Address Local Child Care Workforce Crisis at Advocacy Event to Spread Awareness St. Luke's Sacred Heart Campus and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley unite business leaders, elected officials and nonprofits to raise awareness about the local and national child care workforce crisis and its effects on the economy.
Dec 01 2022
Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Releases Action Plan to Improve Social Connection, Overcome Inequities and Combat Ageism Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley, under the direction and leadership of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, announces an Action Plan to ensure that older adults in the community can thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
Nov 21 2022
Free Thanksgiving Meals Available Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free Thanksgiving meals to the community throughout November.
Nov 09 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, in Partnership with Aevidum and Resilient Lehigh Valley, Present a Youth Mental Health Summit Sponsored by Lehigh County United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Aevidum, Lehigh County, and Resilient Lehigh Valley host area's first dynamic and collaborative Youth Mental Health Summit to unite high school student-mental health advocates and their advisors from across the Lehigh Valley.
Nov 07 2022
“United Way assures us that our contribution makes a purposeful impact." Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Jarrett and Mandy Laubach give because your United Way identifies the region's most pressing challenges so donrs can designate where they can make the greatest impact.
Nov 03 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's Emily Parker receives Rising Star Award at the 2022 National Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter hosted the 2022 National Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast to celebrate local individuals and organizations who exemplify the spirit of philanthropy.
Oct 28 2022
PA 211 East Shares Listing of Local Warming Station Locations for the 2022-2023 Winter Season Lehigh Valley locations designated as warming stations for the community this winter are identified.
Oct 20 2022
United Way Women United Host Annual Meeting to Kick off the New Campaign Season and Honor 2022 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Photo Gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Women United honor Laurie Hackett of Air Products with the 2022 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award at their Annual Meeting plus announce the 2023-2026 impact investments.
Oct 13 2022
"Giving through United Way provides us with a simpler and more structured way to support the charities and organizations we believe in." Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Paul and Rebecca Francis became Tocqueville Society members because it helped them on their journey to be more charitable.
Oct 05 2022
Women United Honors Laurie Hackett of Air Products as the 2022 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Members will present Hackett’s award at the group’s annual event Women United 2022, to be held on Thursday, October 13.
Oct 04 2022
United Way Community School Coordinators celebrated during a special event sponsored by Crayola Photo Gallery: As part of National Coordinators Appreciation Week, United Way Community School Coordinators were treated to an evening of glass blowing at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem.
Oct 03 2022
Over 50 Tocqueville Society Members Gather in Allentown to learn more about UWGLV philanthropy expansion Photo Gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Tocqueville Society members Hasshan Batts, Kevin Greene and Tyrone Russell host gathering at Rigo Peralta Art Studio
Oct 03 2022
Nearly 30 PPL team members and their families complete service projects during PPL's Family Day of Caring PPL Corporation hosts their Family Day of Caring where team members and their families completed service projects at Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown.
Sep 29 2022
David Lewis represents UWGLV at the White House for the Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania event United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley nationally recognized for impacting over 50,000 people throughout the community over the past 2 years in partnership with Lehigh County through funding distribution.
Sep 26 2022
200+ Volunteers Lend a Hand throughout the Lehigh Valley During PPL's Day of Caring 2022 More than 200 PPL volunteers complete service projects at 16 locations throughout the Lehigh Valley during their Day of Caring. 
Sep 20 2022
Over 170 Tocqueville Society Members Gather in Bethlehem to celebrate their collective impact on the community Photo gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Campaign Co-Chairs Vince and Michelle Sorgi hosted the Tocqueville Society Celebration bringing together nearly 200 of the region's civic leaders.
Sep 19 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Celebrates National Coordinators Appreciation Week United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley recognizes the vital role of our Community School Coordinators and celebrates the transformational impact they make throughout their communities.
Sep 16 2022
U.S. Secretary of Education and Second Gentleman Praise How United Way Community Schools Support Local Children Academically and Mentally U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona highlights how United Way Community Schools provide wraparound support to local children and their families and recognizes the importance and need of mental health and other basic needs services for our youth.
Sep 01 2022
Lehigh County’s COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program Now Accepting Applications Lehigh County announced that the American Recovery Plan has funding available to eligible nonprofits to be administered in partnership with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Aug 31 2022
St. Luke's University Health Network and Just Born Quality Confections Dedicate Buddy Bench to United Way Community School Leaders Outgoing Marvine Elementary School Principal and Community School Coordinator celebrated for their dedication to the school community with a bench dedication by partners.
Aug 25 2022
PPL Foundation and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announce Be a Housing Hero Campaign The initiative, funded by the PPL Foundation, seeks to raise awareness and funds to support housing insecurity prevention and intervention.
Aug 05 2022
Tocqueville Society Members tour James Lawson Freedom School to experience the lasting impact of the summer learning program Photo gallery: Tocqueville Society Members experienced an afternoon at the James Lawson Freedom School in Allentown during their Impact in Action Tour.
Aug 04 2022
"United Way reinforced my understanding of collective impact - the difference made when organizations work together within our communities.” Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Ed and Marika Harakel commit to Tocqueville because they value the positive change and results that occur when leaders come together.
Aug 02 2022
Teenworks Awarded the Community Leader - Organization Award at Celebrating Excellence Awards Pennsylvania State Education Association's Celebrating Excellence Awards Dinner honors Teenworks and other individuals, local associates and organizations at award dinner.
Jul 28 2022
Lehigh Valley Reads Nationally Recognized for Advancing Early School Success Building Home Libraries Initiative and Online Preschool program awarded for community’s contributions by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Jul 18 2022
UWGLV New Staff Announcements Jacky Guadalupe and Nicole D'Andrea join the UWGLV Administrative Support Team. 
Jul 13 2022
"We feel secure knowing United Way programming is smart, responsible, and best serves the needs of our community.” Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Virginia and Tim Oskin give because they know your United Way ensures all gifts make the most impact in our community.
Jul 13 2022
Greater Easton Development Partnership Debuts New West Ward Market in June With support from Air Products Foundation and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the West Ward Market is the third market for the Easton Market District.
Jul 12 2022
KingSpry Law Firm Partner Appointed Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Board of Directors Dorota Gasienica-Kozak will serve as Board Chair; new board members announced.
Jul 11 2022
Mary Terp Promoted to Associate Vice President of Human Resources UWGLV has promoted Mary Terp to Associate Vice President of Human Resources. 
Jun 30 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognizes Outgoing Board Members Among the community leaders finishing their Board term is outgoing Chair, Joanne H. Raphael.
Jun 23 2022
700 Volunteers Cover the Valley in Community Service During United Way’s 29th Day of Caring, Presented by Crayola Volunteers from 40+ companies and organizations participate in Greater Lehigh Valley’s largest, single-day volunteer effort.
Jun 21 2022
United Way Day of Caring Mobilizes 500 Volunteers During the Region’s Largest, Single Day of Community Service United Way’s 29th Annual Day of Caring, presented by Crayola, unites approximately 500 volunteers from dozens of businesses and organizations throughout the Lehigh Valley to complete various community service projects.
Jun 17 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces 2022 Campaign Chairs After a record-breaking 2021 campaign, the organization names two families to help raise funds to support community stability, education and healthy aging.
Jun 15 2022
"We challenge more people who look like us to step up and participate with partners like United Way" Tocqueville Member Spotlight: New members, Tyrone and Ingrid Russell, give because of the people who work within your United Way and their belief in community leadership.
Jun 13 2022
UWGLV Staff Promotions in Impact and Data Announced Our Impact and Data Teams have some new faces!
Jun 07 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Receives Grant from Lehigh Valley Community Foundation UWGLV received a $5,000 grant to support youth and family initiatives.
Jun 06 2022
UWGLV Staff Promotions in Finance Announced Our Finance Team has some new faces! 
Jun 03 2022
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Names Lehigh Valley Reads as Finalist for Pacesetter Communities Lehigh Valley Reads is recognized for work in supporting early school success.
May 25 2022
Marvine Elementary School Dedicates New Marvine Family & Community Center Marvine Elementary School, a Community School in Bethlehem, officially dedicated the Marvine Family & Community Center for local families to receive food, clothing, parenting resources and community school services. 
May 25 2022
Freedom Schools Summer Learning Program Receives $575,000 in Community Project Funding from Congresswoman Wild Congresswoman Susan Wild awards additional funding to expand Resurrected Community Development Corporation Freedom Schools program throughout the Lehigh Valley.
May 12 2022
Tocqueville Society Celebrates the Start of the 2022 Campaign Season Photo gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley hosted an intimate gathering with Tocqueville Society members to kick off the Campaign season
Apr 19 2022
United Way Donors and Incentive Prize Winners Donate $10,000 Cash Prize provided by the Brown-Daub Family of Dealerships to Ukraine Relief Fund $10,000 donation will support United Way’s United for Ukraine Global Fund and World Central Kitchen
Apr 13 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $19,741,940 to Meet Critical Community Needs More than 20,000 donors unite to advance education, healthy aging and community stability during campaign chaired by Air Products and Laurie Gostley Hackett.
Apr 08 2022
Air Products’ Employees, Retirees and the Air Products Foundation Raise and Contribute more than $5.3 Million to Annual United Way Campaign The Company’s 2021-22 Contribution is the Largest Single-Year Campaign Contribution by any Company in the History of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Mar 31 2022
United Way Honors Crayola with PPL LIVE UNITED Award for Improving the Lives of Those in Need Award will be presented at United Way Celebration of Caring event which recognizes donors, volunteers and community partners. 
Mar 30 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Partners Work to Address Child Care Staff Shortages Through Participation in Child Care Hiring Days for PA Event Hundreds of early learning programs throughout Pennsylvania come together to sponsor and coordinate a hiring event in response to the child care staffing shortages. 
Mar 28 2022
The Air Products Foundation Contributes $500,000 to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley The Air Products Foundation’s support will expand education and food access programs in partnership with Bethlehem Area School District, Greater Easton Development Partnership and Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley and is given in recognition of campaign chair Laurie Gostley Hackett
Mar 21 2022
New Report Shows Many Lehigh Valley Seniors Struggle with Barriers to Healthy Aging Survey findings show that seniors report less companionship and more isolation since the start of the pandemic.
Mar 16 2022
Read Across America Day Celebrated at Cheston Elementary Executives from Victaulic celebrated Read Across America Day at Cheston Elementary School with 1st and 2nd grade students.
Mar 14 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley VISTAs Volunteer at New Bethany for MLK Day of Service UWGLV VISTAs participate in a service project at New Bethany Ministries in honor of MLK Day.
Mar 14 2022
​UWGLV Staff Promotions Announced United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley promotes Heather Turoczi to Sr. Director, Data and Evaluation; Fonta Reilly to Director, Grant Development
Mar 11 2022
United For Ukraine Fund Established to Support Ukraine's Displaced Civilians United Way is stepping up to support those displaced by the violence, providing life-saving relief with global and local funds.
Mar 10 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley CarbonCorps Member to Receive the AmeriCorps Member of the Year Award CarbonCorps member serving at Weatherly Area School District chosen to receive this year's AmeriCorps Member of the Year Award during AmeriCorps Week.
Feb 09 2022
Faces International, ArtsQuest and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announce ‘HEROES’ Exhibition with Renowned Artist Bart Cooper Faces International, ArtsQuest and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announce ‘Heroes’ Exhibition with Renowned Artist Bart Cooper
Feb 02 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Seeks Non-Profit Leaders for 2022 Harvard Fellowship Program Leaders of the Lehigh Valley’s human service nonprofits are eligible to apply for a fellowship to the prestigious Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program. The application deadline is Friday, March 4, 2022.
Jan 31 2022
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces First Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The award-winning nonprofit launches the new position to strengthen the organization’s efforts to build a community where every person belongs, and every person thrives.
Jan 20 2022
Lehigh Valley Phantoms with Support from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Air Products Donate Curbside to Local Food Banks The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Phantoms) organization, in collaboration with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Air Products, and City Center Allentown, deliver over 1,500 pounds of donated pasta to area food banks.
Jan 20 2022
Akshara Vivekananthan is Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Director, School Readiness United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Akshara Vivekananthan from Assistant Director, Early Childhood and Summer Learning to Director, School Readiness.
Jan 18 2022
Jill Pereira of UWGLV discusses Collective Impact and how local United Ways partner with the community to create meaningful change Four leaders of United Ways across the United States discuss shifting their roles from funders to true partners in collective impact efforts.
Jan 10 2022
Weis and United Way Have Partnered to Support Our Community Weis Markets teams up with local United Ways this January to raise funds through round-up register campaign.
Dec 22 2021
Marci Lesko of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Assumes Role of PA Family Support Alliance's Board Vice-Chair PA Family Support Alliance Welcomes New Board Vice-Chair and Members 
Dec 21 2021
Approximately 200 elementary students were surprised with an early Christmas at Second Annual Lehigh Valley Labor Council Toy Drive By: Danielle Stokes
 Students at 2 Community Schools in the Allentown School District received over 1,000 gifts thanks to Lehigh Valley Labor Council, Capital Blue Cross, TeenWorks and partners.
Dec 20 2021
Over 30 Families Receive Toys, Books and Meet Santa at LVIA Holiday Event Lehigh Valley Community Schools and Lehigh Valley International Airport coordinate North Pole Holiday event for families. 
Dec 17 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces First Vice President of Marketing and Communications As Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Laura McHugh will lead organization’s strategic communications.
Dec 16 2021
Free Holiday Meals Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free holiday meals to the community throughout the month of December. 
Dec 07 2021
Make an Impact: Support Community Schools' Emerging Needs Please support our Community Schools who created wish lists of items they need the most. 
Dec 06 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Awards $120,000 in Equity Grants to 6 Local Partners Lehigh Valley agencies that are led by and serve BIPOC, LGBTQ+ or persons-with-disabilities receive funding to support services and programs.
Dec 06 2021
See the Impact: CarbonCorps Mentors Coordinate Thanksgiving Meal Drive for Nearly 60 Families Panther Valley Elementary School in Nesquehoning holds Thanksgiving food drive for families thanks to donations from local farm and businesses. 
Dec 03 2021
Child Tax Credit Set to Expire in Spring 2022 Families reported reduced financial anxiety thanks to the Child Tax Credit. Contact Congress to tell them how CTC helps the families you serve.
Nov 22 2021
Crayola and Employees Surpass $1 Million in Annual Giving United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley congratulates Crayola on becoming our newest partner to contribute more than $1 million a year to improving lives in our community.
Nov 18 2021
Women United to Support Emerging Needs in Our Community Please support our Signature Project school, Central Elementary, and partner agencies who have created wish lists of items they need the most.
Nov 12 2021
City Center Investment Corp. Continues Its Support of Allentown School District as United Way Community School Corporate Partner Renewed partnership will benefit students and families of Central Elementary School.
Nov 11 2021
Partner Spotlight: Alvin H. Butz, Inc. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley congratulations Butz for achieving 34 years of 100% participation in their campaign
Nov 05 2021
PA 211 East Shares Listing of Local Warming Station Locations for the Winter Lehigh Valley locations designated as warming stations for the community this winter are identified.
Nov 04 2021
District Attorney, Law Enforcement and School Officials Review Resilient Lehigh Valley Handle With Care Program District Attorney Jim Martin praises United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Resilient Lehigh Valley, school officials and law enforcement on the first year of Handle With Care Program 
Nov 03 2021
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. 
Oct 20 2021
UWGLV Hosts Intimate Gatherings with Tocqueville Society Members to Kick Off the 2021-22 Campaign Photo gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Campaign Chair Laurie Gostley Hackett hosted intimate gatherings with Tocqueville Society members to kick off the Campaign season
Oct 13 2021
UWGLV New Staff Announcements ​Mo’Naje Walker, Elijah Davis, Latoya Tyler and Donna Fahringer join the UWGLV Administrative Support team; Seema Shah joins as Leadership Gift Officer.
Oct 12 2021
TeenWorks Board Member Becomes One of First Females in State to Join Ranks of Eagle Scouts Jenaye, a TeenWorks™ Board member, is one of two Lehigh Valley girls - and first in Pennsylvania - to become an Eagle Scout.
Oct 01 2021
Parent Workshop Equips Families with Tools to Manage Trauma and Build Resilience Resilient Lehigh Valley and Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley offer course aiming to break the cycle of family and community trauma.
Sep 30 2021
More than 500 Volunteers Participate in Projects as United Way's Day of Caring Makes Its Return Day of Caring is the largest, single-day volunteer effort in the community and kicks off the 2021 United Way campaign. 
Sep 28 2021
UWGLV Staff Promotions Announced United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley promotes Zandra Whalen to Sr. Director, Marketing and Design; Madeline Falcone to Assistant Director, Engagement and Events. 
Sep 24 2021
Women United Honors Renae Yeager of PPL Corporation as the 2021 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Members will present Yeager's award at the group’s annual event Women United 2021, to be held virtually on Tuesday, October 19.
Sep 22 2021
United Way Day of Caring Returns 500 Volunteers Strong Day of Caring is the largest, single-day volunteer effort in our community.
Sep 17 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Partners Wrap Up Anti-Racist and Mindfulness Series In partnership with PPL Electric Utilities, DeSales University, Resilient Lehigh Valley and Courage to Care, UWGLV brought together law enforcement and community and youth leaders to launch Masterminds: Racial Justice & Community Healing ​to promote healing and anti-racism in the Greater Lehigh Valley. 
Sep 10 2021
Lehigh County’s COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program Now Accepting Applications Lehigh County announced that the American Recovery Plan has funding available to eligible nonprofits to be administered in partnership with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Aug 19 2021
U.S. Education Secretary Tours Lehigh Valley Community School US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona praises United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley while visiting Donegan Elementary School in the Bethlehem Area School District.
Aug 16 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors Latoya Mitchell of the City of Allentown, Melanie Sanchez-Jones and Joe Savage of Victaulic appointed to UWGLV Board.
Aug 12 2021
Thanks to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley funding, Resilient Lehigh Valley and Partners to Offer Trauma-Informed Mindfulness in Summer Learning Lehigh Valley educators will conduct summer learning programming that’s vital to ensuring our students are supported academically and social-emotionally.
Aug 11 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces New Grant Program to Help Close Equity Gaps Grants are now available for organizations that are led by and serve BIPOC, LGBTQ+ populations and persons-with-disabilities in our community.
Aug 02 2021
Air Products Fresh Food Promise Aims to Expand Food Access Across Greater Lehigh Valley For every new donor to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Air Products Foundation will make a contribution to provide fresh, healthy food for families.
Jul 20 2021
UWGLV Staff Promotions Announced United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Erin Connelly to AVP, Impact; Ray Santiago to Sr. Director, Campaign Strategy; Kim Kitashima to Director, Finance & Donor Relations; Takyra Kleinsmith to Manager, Finance
Jul 19 2021
#LearnAndGrowSpotlight: National Museum of Industrial History and Lehigh Valley Children's Centers Summer learning program at the National Museum of Industrial History with summer campers from Lehigh Valley Children's Centers.
Jul 14 2021
#LearnAndGrowSpotlight: Community Bike Works Summer learning program, Junior Earn a Bike, at Community Bike Works.
Jul 14 2021
#LearnAndGrowSpotlight: Northeast Community Center Summer learning program at Northeast Community Center.
Jul 13 2021
Community Schools: 15 Years of Supporting Student Success, Thanks to You For 15 years, Community Schools have supported student success in the region's highest-need schools by focusing on students’ basic needs and building trusting relationships with children and their families.
Jul 12 2021
#LearnAndGrowSpotlight: Easton Area Community Center Summer learning program at Easton Area Community Center.
Jul 09 2021
Partner Spotlight: Capital Blue Cross Capital Blue Cross is a dedicated supporter of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and creates lasting change throughout the communities it serves.
Jul 08 2021
See the Impact: CarbonCorps Launches New Book Buggy for Panther Valley School District Students and Families CarbonCorps, partnered with Bennett Toyota, launch a new Book Buggy to promote literacy and ensure books are accessible for students and their families.
Jul 01 2021
UWGLV Staff Announcements Lisa Fiore joins as Director, Community School Network; Anibal Rosado joins as Network Manager; Kristen Quirk joins as Leadership Gift Officer
 
Jun 29 2021
United Way and PA 211 Encourage People Who Need Rental Assistance Connect to Local Resources in Light of Recent Eviction Extension United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley provides local resources as CDC extends eviction moratorium to July 31 due to millions owing back rent and likely facing eviction.
Jun 29 2021
See The Impact: TeenWorks, Capital Blue Cross and Local Labor Unions Build Shelves and Organize School Uniforms at Roosevelt Elementary School TeenWorks, Capital Blue Cross and Union members will make the transition back to the classroom a little easier for Roosevelt Elementary School students with new shelving and organized uniforms.
Jun 18 2021
A Message from Women United Outgoing President, Laurie A. Siebert Outgoing Women United President writes a heartfelt thank you letter to the affinity group.
Jun 18 2021
Grants Available to Increase Vaccine Access in Allentown Nonprofits that serve Allentown zip codes 18101, 18102 and 18105 may now apply for funding to reimburse the cost of hosting a vaccine clinic
Jun 18 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Oswalt at PPL PPL's executive assistant and United Way volunteer takes on role as Employee Campaign Champion to run a United Way campaign at PPL.
Jun 11 2021
United Way of PA Second COVID-19 Impact Survey Results Illuminate the Difficult Road towards Financial Recovery A United Way of PA follow-up survey shows that Pennsylvanians have an increasing concern about contracting the COVID-19 virus, mental health and well-being as well as affording housing and utility expenses as the COVID-19 restrictions lift.
Jun 04 2021
Community School Coordinator Spotlight: Roosevelt Elementary School Meet Miss Johns of Allentown School District’s Roosevelt Elementary School
May 25 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces $37,500 in Summer Learning Grants to 15 Local Partners More Lehigh Valley kids will have the opportunity to learn, play and heal this summer, thanks to support from United Way and Crayola.
May 18 2021
Air Products’ Laurie Gostley Hackett to Chair United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2021 Campaign Air Products director of community relations and philanthropy to lead United Way fundraising efforts with goals of increasing participation and awareness. 
Apr 27 2021
Community Leaders and Law Enforcement Come Together to Learn, Leverage and Apply Healing and Anti-Racism in the Greater Lehigh Valley with Five-Part Series United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, in partnership with PPL Electric Utilities, DeSales University and Courage to Care, presents Masterminds— a five-part series with national guest speakers and community conversations designed to inspire action. 
Apr 23 2021
Partners Unite to Address Growing Food Insecurity in the Greater Lehigh Valley with New Full Cart Program Pilot program launched by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, U.S. Hunger and Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council delivers food boxes to 250 families in need.
Apr 22 2021
Summer Learning Grants Available Now for Community Programs United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley offers grants from $1,000-5,000 to support summer learning experiences for Lehigh Valley kids.
Apr 19 2021
2021 United Way Volunteer Service Award Honors Dr. Rajika Reed of St. Luke’s University Health Network This award is presented annually at Breakfast for Champions, hosted by Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley.
Apr 15 2021
Community Responds to Pandemic with Record-Breaking United Way Campaign Donors and partners raise $18,151,988 for critical community needs.
Apr 12 2021
Air Products Employees, Retirees and the Air Products Foundation Donate Record-Breaking $4.1 Million through Annual United Way Campaign

Contributions fund critical services for students, families and seniors in the Greater Lehigh Valley. 

Apr 06 2021
United Way Honors Community Partners and Leaders Celebration of Caring, presented by Crayola, will be held virtually on April 15 to recognize and honor donors, volunteers and community partners. 
Apr 02 2021
Marci Martinez-Howey Named Woman of the Year by YWCA Bethlehem UWGLV's Senior Director of Finance, Marci Martinez-Howey, has been named Woman of the Year at the upcoming 46th Annual Women & Teens of the Year Awards hosted by YWCA Bethlehem.
Apr 01 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Partner Combines Brand to Better Serve the Community FamilyWize announces they are officially combining their brand with SingleCare, a national leader in prescription savings cards.
Mar 31 2021
Women United funding new Resilient Lehigh Valley program Women United is supporting a new pilot program in partnership with Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley and Resilient Lehigh Valley called Trauma informed, Restorative Practices, Emotional Intelligence and Equity (T.R.E.E.) training. 
Mar 30 2021
Sheridan Elementary Becomes the Lehigh Valley’s Newest Community School With funding provided by Bill and Denise Spence, the Allentown School District elementary school will benefit from new programming and increased services.
Mar 25 2021
Lehigh Valley Reads Captures Stories of Lehigh Valley Families During the Covid-19 Crisis Lehigh Valley Reads Works With StoryCorps and Together for Students to Capture Stories of Lehigh Valley Families During the Covid-19 Crisis. Systemic racial inequities exposed by COVID-19 heighten the need for systems transformation.
Mar 16 2021
Lehigh Valley Teens Recognized during TeenWorks Virtual Celebration TeenWorks Virtual Celebration, presented by Capital BlueCross, announced scholarship winners, honored award recipients and showcased how our union labor community and local teens pulled together throughout 2020 to serve the evolving needs of our community.
Mar 09 2021
Children from 4 Elementary Schools in the Region Receive Books on Read Across America Day Lehigh Valley Reads and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley celebrate Read Across America Day by distributing books and educational supplies to 4 elementary schools across the region and ramp up the Million Minute Challenge.
Mar 08 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Partners Re-Launch COVID-19 Awareness Campaign More than a dozen government and nonprofit entities partner to encourage vigilance during the pandemic with #MaskUpLV campaign.
Mar 02 2021
Veronica Gonzalez of Valley Health Partners Joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Board of Directors Veronica Gonzalez, MBA, is the Executive Director of Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP). She has over 12 years of healthcare administration experience with expertise in process improvement, leadership, fiscal responsibility and community-based program management. 
Feb 26 2021
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Partner Announces New Name

Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley recently announced that its name changed to Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CISEasternPA). The name, along with a new website, logo, and social media handles better reflects the organization's reach and expansion.

Feb 22 2021
The Fund for Racial Justice and Equity Invites BIPOC Leaders in the Lehigh Valley to Apply for Year-Long Leadership Series BIPOC individuals already generating impact in the Lehigh Valley are invited to apply to participate in a year-long series of sessions to enhance their skillsets though the Fund for Racial Justice and Equity powered by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Feb 18 2021
See the Impact: Raub Middle School families receive $37,000 gift card donation from Faith Church of Allentown this winter Raub Middle School, a Community School in Allentown, receives gift cards totaling $37,000 through a partnership with Faith Church.
Jan 26 2021
COVID-19 Hit as Record Number of ALICE Families Struggled to Afford Household Essentials ALICE families have little to no savings and are most concerned about their ability to afford housing costs.
Jan 21 2021
United Way Women United Provides Additional $25,000 to Support Lehigh Valley Children and Families Funding will support the Allentown Freedom Schools Partnership, Resilient Lehigh Valley and Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley to address emerging needs including racial justice, summer learning and trauma.
Jan 14 2021
Grants Available to Nonprofit Organizations Serving Carbon County United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to serve Carbon County residents.
Jan 12 2021
Build a Library, Build a Future at CrossAmerica Partners Locations Special thanks to CrossAmerica Partners for supporting United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Reads at Uni-Mart locations in Allentown, Bethlehem and Whitehall. Visit any of their local gas stations and make a donation to Build a Library and Build a Future from January 18 to February 28.
Dec 15 2020
Free Holiday Meals throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free holiday meals to the community throughout the month of December.
Dec 10 2020
Blue Ridge and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley “Spread the Warmth” Hats and gloves were distributed just in time for the holidays in a joint effort by Blue Ridge and UWGLV.
Dec 10 2020
David Lewis Named Most Admired Nonprofit CEO by Lehigh Valley Business Game Changers UWGLV's President, David Lewis, has been named to the 2020 class of Lehigh Valley Business Game Changers - Most Admired Nonprofit CEO.
Dec 04 2020
Virtual Office Hours Offer Professional Support for Educators’ Mental Health and Wellness United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Resilient Lehigh Valley and Pinebrook Family Answers assembling expertise to assist early learning, elementary and secondary school teachers.
Dec 03 2020
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces The Data Equity Pilot Project UWGLV seeks applications from funded partners providing services in Lehigh and/or Northampton counties to participate in the Data Equity Pilot Project to test new reporting formats and make recommendations for further implementation.
Nov 18 2020
See the Impact: CarbonCorps Mentors Coordinate Thanksgiving Meal and Winter Coat Distribution for Nearly 60 Families Panther Valley Elementary School in Nesquehoning holds Thanksgiving Food and Winter Coat distribution for families thanks to donations from local farm and businesses.
Nov 18 2020
It Takes a Community to Keep Kids Safe United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Resilient Lehigh Valley and community partners call on everyone to help prevent and mitigate child abuse.
Nov 16 2020
Free Thanksgiving Meals Available Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free Thanksgiving meals to the community throughout November.
Nov 10 2020
Project Equity Aims to Redesign a More Equitable and Sustainable Nonprofit Sector in the Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, and Faces International partner for a special initiative, Project Equity.  
Nov 06 2020
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Uses Grant to Strengthen Housing and Homeless Services Training sessions will educate Lehigh Valley and Pocono Regional Homeless Advisory Board members on trauma-informed and equitable services.
Nov 02 2020
Frances Hesselbein Scholarship Winners Women United, meet your 2020 Frances Hesselbein Scholarship winners!
Oct 28 2020
Coalition Launches in Allentown to Lead Safe Banking Access Efforts as Part of the National Bank On Movement Bank On Allentown Will Support Unbanked and Underbanked Residents through Increased Banking Access, Increasing the Availability of – and Connecting Residents to - Safe and Affordable Banking Products 
Oct 28 2020
Build a Stronger Community by Investing in Early Learning Betty Druckenmiller, Director of The Children’s Center, Volunteers of America in Allentown, shares why letting your vote speak for all children will help build a stronger community for all of us.
Oct 14 2020
See the Impact: TeenWorks and Community Partners assemble donated desks and chairs for twenty Roosevelt Elementary School Students Twenty Allentown elementary school students receive donated desks, chairs and school supplies to upgrade their home virtual classrooms.
Oct 13 2020
UWGLV Staff Announcements Danielle Stokes joins as Manager, Digital Communications. Marsha Macalush joins as CarbonCorps Program Manager.  Fonta Reilly expands role to Asst. Director, Grants Management.
Oct 08 2020
Community School Spotlight: Paxinosa Elementary School Paxinosa focuses on addressing the holistic needs of the child and family through before and after school programs, family services and events, and providing basic needs like food, clothing and health services for students. 
Oct 07 2020
Lehigh Valley Reads Nationally Recognized for Supporting Early School Success Lehigh Valley Reads’ school attendance initiative recognized for community's contributions to the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Oct 06 2020
Carbon County Families and Nonprofit Agencies Receive Support for COVID-19 Relief for Basic Needs, PPE and Pre-K Access United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley received $52,500 grant from Carbon County COVID-19 Block Grant.
Sep 30 2020
​Greater Lehigh Valley Organizations Receive Support for Equity-Focused COVID-19 Relief Work Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley receive $65,000 grant from the Momentum Fund.
Sep 24 2020
School Supply Drive with Downtown Allentown Market Support Central Elementary School by donating school supplies at Downtown Allentown Market during the month of October and receive 10% at any Market merchant.
Sep 16 2020
Women United Honors Carrie Ward as the 2020 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Members will present Ward’s award at the group’s annual event Women United 2020, to be held virtually on Thursday, October 8. 
Sep 14 2020
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Launches 2020 Campaign with $1 Million Matching Gift from City Center Investment Corp. The City Center Match for Our Community will double all new and increased gifts to support the work of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Sep 10 2020
We Can Help You Carry It: Trauma-informed Schools in the Lehigh Valley Nominated for Mid-Atlantic Emmy® We Can Help You Carry It: Trauma-informed Schools in the Lehigh Valley nominated for Mid-Atlantic Emmy®.
 
Aug 31 2020
J.B. and Kathleen Reilly to Chair United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2020 Campaign City Center Allentown President and wife to lead United Way fundraising efforts.
Aug 25 2020
Crayola and United Way Partner to Help More than 18,000 Students Prepare for the New School Year Learn and Play kits aim to prevent summer learning loss among students.
Aug 21 2020
PPL Corporation Executive Appointed Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Board of Directors PPL Corporation’s Joanne Raphael will serve as Board Chair; new board members announced.
Aug 20 2020
Women United Back to School Supply Drive Help our Signature Project school, Central Elementary, prepare their students for success by donated new school supplies. 
Aug 14 2020
Lehigh County Creates $5 Million in Non-Profit Relief Funds Lehigh County COVID-19 relief programs now available to nonprofits and community entities.
Aug 10 2020
Women United Signature Project - ProJeCt Easton Women United members are on a mission to improve lives and create stronger communities by advancing individuals and families. In continued partnership with ProJeCt of Easton, the Family Literacy Program helps parents develop their language and literacy skills to improve their future success and economic security.
Aug 10 2020
Women United Signature Project - The Literacy Center In the spirit of supporting women throughout the Lehigh Valley, Women United looks forward to its continued partnership with The Literacy Center as a funded signature project in the year ahead.
Jul 28 2020
UWGLV Staff Promotions Announced ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Jess Escobar-Eck to Senior Relationship Manager; Becca McAtee to Senior Director, Leadership Giving; and Jen Nicolosi to Assistant Director, AmeriCorps Programs.
Jul 23 2020
Women United Signature Project - New Bethany Ministries Women United of the Greater Lehigh Valley is excited to partner with New Bethany Ministries as a new Signature Project for the 2020-2021 year. 
Jul 09 2020
10-year-old Boy Sells Toys to Support Local Health Care Heroes By: Kelly Chando, St. Luke's University Health Network
 Skyler Miller came up with a plan to sell his toys to help raise funds to donate to St. Luke’s University Health Network Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Jul 08 2020
National Summer Learning Week: Learn and Play All Summer Long Summer programs, such as those offered by Boys & Girls Club of Easton , are adapting and innovating to keep kids learning, safe, and healthy this summer. 
Jul 01 2020
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognizes Outgoing Board Members Among the community leaders finishing their Board term is outgoing Chair, Dr. Joseph Roy.
 
Jul 01 2020
New CarbonCorps to Provide In-School Support to Carbon County Children and Families United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley partners with Carbon County school districts to improve student performance through school-based mentoring program.
Jun 30 2020
Lehigh Valley Reads’ Angela Zanelli Presents on The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s Virtual Panel Zanelli was invited as a panelist for this discussion as a result of Lehigh Valley Reads’ success with their micro-credential, which is a type of continuing education for teachers. 
Jun 29 2020
Women United Announces $100,000 in Grants to Create Opportunities for Women and Children The affinity group of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces four grant recipients for 2020-2021 Signature Projects.
Jun 22 2020
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Establishes Fund for Racial Justice and Equity With support from PPL, the Fund for Racial Justice and Equity aims to rapidly invest in community-led racial justice work.
Jun 15 2020
See the Impact: COVID-19 Community Response Fund Greater Lehigh Valley COVID-19 Community Response Fund has awarded more than $453,000 to 65 organizations serving residents of Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon Counties. 
Jun 05 2020
We See You. We Hear You. We Stand UNITED With You. We stand against racism, brutality, and injustice, and we stand UNITED with all who are raising their voices to call for racial equity. 
May 27 2020
New Report Shows One in Six Older Adults Feel Isolated During Mental Health Awareness and Older Americans Month, Lehigh Valley organizations collaborate to build social connection among seniors.
May 26 2020
Congratulations and thank you to PPL Corporation's Bill Spence Upon his retirement, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley thanks Bill for his years of dedicated service and philanthropy to our organization. 
May 19 2020
William Coles: A Legacy of Impact William “Bill” Coles shared his talents, his wisdom and his philanthropy with many Lehigh Valley organizations, including United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter and Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails.
Apr 27 2020
COVID-19 Community Response Fund Issues More Than $320,000 in Emergency Grants to Local Nonprofits Grants aim to strengthen safety-net services and support the community’s most vulnerable.
Apr 02 2020
Rachel Sutton starts with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Manager, Donor Relations. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Rachel Sutton as Manager, Donor Relations.
Mar 30 2020
Greater Lehigh Valley Funders Unite to Address COVID-19 Crisis Funders pool their resources and voices to strengthen the Greater Lehigh Valley safety net and support the community’s most vulnerable.
Mar 13 2020
COVID-19: An Update from Your United Way We are monitoring the situation closely and mobilizing to support the community in several ways.
Mar 02 2020
Air Products Employees, Retirees and the Air Products Foundation Donate $3.4 Million through Annual United Way Campaign Contributions fund United Way initiatives to support students, families and seniors in the Greater Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Feb 10 2020
Women United to Provide Grants to Local Agencies That Create Opportunities for Women and Children United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Women United celebrate the power of women coming together for a cause with grants of $20,000 to $40,000
Feb 06 2020
​Is my 2019 gift tax-deductible? Yes! Find answers to your most frequently asked tax-time questions.
Feb 04 2020
Dementia-Friendly Lehigh Valley Empowers People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers As a newly inducted member of Dementia Friendly America, the Lehigh Valley aims to become friendlier and more inclusive towards individuals and families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Jan 21 2020
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Seeks Non-Profit Leaders for 2020 Harvard Fellowship Program Leaders of the Lehigh Valley’s human service nonprofits are eligible to apply for a fellowship to the prestigious Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program. The application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020.
Jan 07 2020
Lehigh Valley Reads Partners with Waterford.org Lehigh Valley Reads & Waterford.org partner to provide a quality preschool experience to 125 four-year-olds across the region.
Jan 03 2020
Janeivy Urraca - Attendance Ambassador at Cleveland Elementary School Attendance Ambassador at Cleveland Elementary School.
Dec 19 2019
Lehigh Valley Reads and Lehigh Valley Public Media Awarded $13,820 from Nonprofit First Book This grant will benefit Lehigh Valley Reads, as well as Lehigh Valley Public Media education department initiatives.
Dec 16 2019
Community Raises $130,000 to Support Families Displaced by Fire All funds support the individuals affected by the Fountain Street fire.
Dec 12 2019
Grants Available to Nonprofit Organizations Serving Carbon County United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to serve Carbon County
Dec 11 2019
More than One in Three Lehigh Valley Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck New report sheds light on hidden and growing crisis.
Dec 05 2019
Free Holiday Meals Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free holiday meals to the community throughout the month of December.
Dec 04 2019
Lehigh Valley Reads Experience immerses participants in the power of equity Approximately 90 community, government and education leaders gathered on Tuesday, December 3 at Northampton Community College for the Lehigh Valley Reads Experience, presented by Crayola.
Nov 27 2019
Dean Donaher Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Labor Liaison ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Dean Donaher as Labor Liaison.
Nov 27 2019
Takyra Kleinsmith Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Finance Assistant Manager ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Takyra Kleinsmith as Finance Assistant Manager.
Nov 27 2019
Fonta Reilly Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Grants Administrator ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Fonta Reilly as Grants Administrator.
Nov 21 2019
Heather Mullen Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Carbon County AmeriCorps Project Manager ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Heather Mullen as Carbon County AmeriCorps Project Manager.
Nov 21 2019
​Monica Georges Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as PCCD Project Coordinator ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Monica Georges as PCCD Project Coordinator.
Nov 21 2019
​Henry Tangredi Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Associate Vice President, Strategic Technology ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Henry Tangredi as Associate Vice President, Strategic Technology.
Nov 21 2019
​Michelle Dealtrey Starts With United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Manager, Donor Strategy. ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Michelle Dealtrey as Manager, Donor Strategy.
Nov 21 2019
Stella Petrocelli is Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Director, Executive Office ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Stella Petrocelli to Director, Executive Office.
Nov 20 2019
Northeast Middle School Becomes Lehigh Valley’s Newest Community School Community School model will organize programs and services in one central place for Bethlehem Area School District students and families.
Nov 15 2019
Free Thanksgiving Meals Available Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Several Lehigh Valley organizations will offer free Thanksgiving meals to the community throughout November.
Nov 07 2019
Lehigh Valley Health Network and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Give Families Tools to Talk, Read, Sing Campaign Supports Parents and Promotes Early Learning and Brain Development
Oct 24 2019
How we can all play a part in helping our youngest children succeed Ask the expert, Akshara Vivekananthan, on the national campaign "Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing".
 
Oct 23 2019
Fountain Street Fire Fund The Fountain Street Fire Fund will help ensure that the families and individuals affected have access to the shelter, food, clothing and resources needed.
Oct 23 2019
Community Groups Unite to Support Families Displaced by Fountain Street Fire UWGLV, CACLV and American Red Cross will coordinate efforts to support the individuals left devastated by the Fountain Street fire.
Oct 08 2019
United Way Recognizes PPL’s Outstanding Partnership by Renaming Its Highest Honor the PPL LIVE UNITED Award PPL LIVE UNITED Award honors organizations that significantly improve quality of life throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Sep 27 2019
United Way Invests $118,000 in Carbon County Carbon County investments increase from $50,000 to more than $118,000.
Sep 23 2019
September is Attendance Awareness Month Everyday attendance is key to increasing graduation rates. Research shows that chronically-absent students are less likely to succeed academically, and are more likely to be suspended and eventually dropout of school.
Sep 18 2019
Meet Your New UWGLV Team Members New hires
Sep 18 2019
Fall Prevention Week Events to Empower Seniors Free events are open to the public from September 20 to 29.
Sep 18 2019
Women United Honors Ashley Russo as the 2019 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Women United will present Russo's award at Women United 2019 on Thursday, October 10.
Sep 09 2019
John F. Malloy and Jane H. Malloy to Chair United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2019 Campaign Victaulic Company Chairman, President and CEO and wife to lead United Way fundraising efforts.
 
Sep 05 2019
Women United Signature Project: The Literacy Center Women Rising Women Rising participants graduated in June.
Sep 04 2019
Women United Makes an Impact at Central Elementary School As part of United Way’s Day of Caring, the group cleaned and organized the school’s clothing closet to ensure that essentials for students with the greatest need will be easy to find.
Aug 30 2019
Summer 2019: More sites, more meals and more healthy kids! ​From Allentown to Easton and Bethlehem to Bangor, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and our partners from the Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council teamed up to serve more than 100,000 free meals to kids this summer.
Aug 22 2019
​Kyle Segan Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Assistant Director of Information Systems & Technology ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Kyle Segan from Manager of Information Systems & Technology to Assistant Director of Information Systems & Technology.
Aug 22 2019
​Autumn Spencer Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Assistant Director of Data Systems & Digital Giving ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Autumn Spencer from Accounting Manager to Assistant Director of Data Systems & Digital Giving.
Aug 22 2019
​Kim Kitashima Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Finance Manager ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Kim Kitashima from Coordinator of Finance to Finance Manager.
Aug 22 2019
​Heather Turoczi Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Director of Product Development & Grants ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Heather Turoczi from Manager of Corporate & Foundation Relations to Director of Product Development & Grants.
Aug 22 2019
​Mary Terp Promoted at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Senior Director of Human Resources ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Mary Terp from Director of Human Resources to Senior Director of Human Resources.
Aug 08 2019
Laura Savenelli Joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Assistant Director of Impact Operations ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Laura Savenelli as Assistant Director of Impact Operations.
Aug 08 2019
Shaun Marakovits Joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Relationship Manager ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Shaun Marakovits as Relationship Manager.
Aug 08 2019
Erin Connelly Joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Senior Director of Impact ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Erin Connelly as Seior Director of Impact.
Aug 07 2019
Healthy Kids Healthy Allentown - Sitting down with Tina Amato ​Samuel Genova, United Way Vista, sat down with Tina Amato to learn more about the Alliance Program and Healthy Kids Healthy Allentown.
Aug 05 2019
Allentown Health Bureau's Alliance Recreational Program Allentown Health Bureau's Alliance Recreational Program held at Central Elementary School.
Jul 25 2019
Jeff De La Vega joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Controller ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Jeff De La Vega as Controller.
Jul 25 2019
Gina Nichols joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Asst. Director, Attendance Awareness & Rural Education ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Gina Nichols as Asst. Director, Attendance Awareness & Rural Education.
Jul 25 2019
Akshara Vivekananthan joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as Asst. Director, Early Childhood & Summer Learning ALLENTOWN, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Akshara Vivekananthan as Asst. Director, Early Childhood & Summer Learning.
Jul 23 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: PPL PPL employees joined forces to contribute 20,000 volunteer hours to the communities they serve in 2018.
Jun 22 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Launches “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign Campaign Supports Parents and Promotes Early Learning and Brain Development
Jun 20 2019
More than 900 Volunteers Participate in United Way’s 27th Annual Day of Caring, Presented by Crayola Volunteers from 50 companies participate in Greater Lehigh Valley’s largest, single-day volunteer effort
May 30 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and The Rider-Pool Foundation Welcome Mark Cabaj to Discuss Collective Impact and Systems Change United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) and The Rider-Pool Foundation welcomed systems change expert Mark Cabaj to the Lehigh Valley for three days devoted to evaluating systems change
May 22 2019
Plan Today for a Safe, Healthy and Engaged Summer United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and partners encourage families to enroll now in summer learning and meal programs
May 21 2019
Summer Learning Champion: Crayola United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the  Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Coalition are pleased to recognize Crayola as a 2018 corporate champion and sponsor for Summer Learning. Crayola, a brand that is instantly recognizable for their connection to creativity, believes all children should have access to summer learning opportunities irrespective of their zip code.
May 21 2019
The Greater Valley YMCA fills summer learning gap The Greater Valley YMCA noticed an essential chance to close the opportunity gap for summer learning. They saw a need in the community for childcare as well as continued learning and have by all accounts had great success in achieving that goal, serving hundreds of children each year.
May 21 2019
​Allentown School District Offers Summer Learning to All Elementary Students Through tested and effective reading comprehension and mathematics lessons, 81% of students that participated maintained their skills from the previous school year or learned new skills for the upcoming year.
May 10 2019
Blossom Jiang - Attendance Ambassador at Cheston Elementary School Attendance Ambassador at Cheston Elementary School.
May 10 2019
Jenna Triano - Attendance Ambassador at Paxinosa Elementary School Attendance Ambassador at Paxinosa Elementary School.
May 10 2019
Emily Kessler - Attendance Ambassador at Marvine Elementary School Attendance Ambassador at Marvine Elementary School.
Apr 24 2019
Nine Keys to Success for Summer Learning Recruitment Ensure that your summer learning experience is a success with these tips to recruit students.
Apr 18 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to Increase Community Support Following Record-breaking Campaign Annual campaign raises $16,659,000.27 to support local residents
Apr 05 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Welcomes New Associate Vice President of Resource Development United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announces Lauren Shanahan as the organization’s new Associate Vice President of Resource Development
Apr 03 2019
Aurora Brunovsky Recipient of 2019 United Way Volunteer Service Award Aurora Brunovsky will be presented the award at Breakfast for Champions, hosted by The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley on April 10.
Apr 02 2019
Congratulations to United Way’s 2018-19 Award Winners UWGLV will present awards at Annual Celebration of Caring on April 18
Mar 19 2019
Lehigh Valley Reads Awarded $1 Million to Expand Student-Centered Learning The Lehigh Valley is one of four communities across the country to receive Together for Students support.
Mar 14 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces New Chief Development Officer As Chief Development Officer, Paul "Chip" Hurd will aid in raising resources for impact and lead the Resource Development team with an increased focus on planned giving and growing UWGLV’s endowment. 
Mar 08 2019
United Way Emerging Leaders and Fountain Hill Elementary Students Celebrated Dr. Seuss Day Volunteers and students celebrate National Read Across America Week
Mar 04 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and PBS39 Announce Joint Education Initiative Lehigh Valley Reads will support grade-level reading success across the Lehigh Valley
Feb 27 2019
Celebration of Caring Awardees Collaborate with Paxinosa Elementary School Cel-e-brate good times, come on!
Feb 27 2019
Central Elementary School Shares Appreciation of City Center Allentown Partnership Central Elementary School shares its appreciation for City Center Allentown's volunteer work.
Feb 22 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Celebrates President’s Day with Senior Day of Action The organization recruited volunteers from across the region to lend a hand at local nonprofits and to engage older adults in community building. 
Feb 21 2019
Erin Coffey Joins UWGLV as Asst. Director, Leadership Giving ​United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) hires Erin Coffey as Asst. Director, Leadership Giving
Feb 21 2019
Madeline Falcone Joins UWGLV Team as Manager, Donor & Community Engagement ​United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) hires Madeline Falcone as Manager, Donor & Community Engagement
Feb 08 2019
2-1-1 Day on February 11 Celebrates Human Service Help Line February 11th is PA 2-1-1 Day!
Feb 07 2019
Meet Our Intern: Marisol from Colombia South America ​​Welcome Marisol Vanegas! 
Jan 23 2019
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Seeks Nonprofit Leaders 2019 Harvard Fellowship Program
Jan 14 2019
Wells Fargo Provides $25,000 Grant to United Way to Support Leader in Me Funding will support 1,000+ students in Bethlehem Area School District
Jan 07 2019
New Members Join United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's Board of Directors Jim Irwin, Laurie Hackett and Joe Topper appointed to UWGLV Board
Jan 02 2019
TeenWorks Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Difference United Way and organized labor partner to fund 500 youth community-service projects since 1999.
Dec 04 2018
2018 Year in Review Thank you for making our 100th anniversary a year to remember!
Dec 04 2018
Free Holiday Meals Available Throughout the Lehigh Valley Find a meal by calling or visiting PA 2-1-1, powered by United Way
Nov 13 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Promotes Jill Pereira to Vice President, Education and Impact Beth Tomlinson promoted to Senior Director, Education
Nov 12 2018
Free Thanksgiving Meals Available Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley Some locations will also offer free home-delivered meals or transportation arrangements for those area residents who aren't able to drive themselves.
Nov 08 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and FranklinCovey Education Announce Leader in Me Expansion Leader in Me Process Will Grow to Almost 50 Schools in Five Years
Oct 12 2018
Allentown Students Explore Careers in Building & Construction Trades at Diggerland USA Capital BlueCross and United Way TeenWorksTM support educational field trip for Roosevelt Elementary School students
Oct 11 2018
Talk, Read, Sing: Promoting brain development and literacy skills among babies and toddlers In the Greater Lehigh Valley, statistics show that two out of every three children are not ready for kindergarten on time. Talk, Read, Sing campaign creates an intentional focus on literacy starting at birth.
Oct 05 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Allentown School District Awarded $2.5 Million Education Grant Funding strengthens and expands services for 2,000+ Allentown students,
Oct 02 2018
Incentive Prize Contest: #WhereIsItWednesday

Attention Lehigh Valley! Here’s an opportunity for you to engage with our 2018 Hyundai Accent Incentive prize. #WhereIsItWednesday Can you guess the location of our Brown Daub Charities campaign car?

 

Sep 26 2018
UWGLV New Hires and Promotions Summer 2018 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) welcomed three new staff members and promoted one over the Summer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Susanna O’Connor as a Coordinator, Resource Development, Dawn Fiore as Manager, Stewardship, Stella Petrocelli as Assistant to the President and Executive Vice President and promoted Autumn Spencer to Accounting Manager.
Sep 25 2018
Lehigh Valley Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Summer Learning Campaign for Grade-Level Reading honors the Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Coalition as a Bright Spot Community
 
Sep 24 2018
Welcome to our 2018-19 AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America Meet Abigail, Josh, Nate, Emma Bee and Chelsey, who are dedicating a year of service to advance education transformation in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Sep 21 2018
Bethlehem Area School District’s Jack Silva Inducted Into Grade-Level Reading Council of Champions Campaign for Grade-level reading recognizes BASD Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer for exemplary service.
Sep 19 2018
Women United Honors Valerie Lane as 2018 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Women United will honor Valerie Lane with its highest honor, the 2018 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award.
Sep 17 2018
Powered by United Way, 2-1-1 illuminates growing demand for homeless services and housing assistance PA 2-1-1 supports a new Coordinated Entry System, organized by the Lehigh Valley Regional Homeless Advisory Board, that helps more families and individuals access emergency housing and homeless services.
 
Sep 14 2018
Meals on Wheels' Better Fresh Project delivers results Supported by United Way, the Meals on Wheels' Better Fresh Project incorporates fresh, local fruits and vegetables from eight local farms into more than 460,000 meals a year for home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities throughout Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Sep 13 2018
​Fall Prevention Day 2018: Giving seniors the power to prevent a fall Seniors and their caregivers have the power to reduce their risk for falls. ​In honor of National Fall Prevention Day, United Way will host a free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Active Life located at 1633 Elm Street, Allentown.
Sep 11 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Welcomes Lindsay Fly
Lindsay Fly joins the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley team as Volunteer Manager & United Way Relationship Liaison, supporting corporate engagement at the Volunteer Center through the Day of Caring and Mini Days of Caring.
Sep 08 2018
Standing shoulder to shoulder, our future is UNITED By: David and Sue Shaffer
 2018 Campaign Co-chairs David and Sue Shaffer share their vision for a UNITED Lehigh Valley
Sep 04 2018
Roosevelt Elementary School celebrates Attendance Awareness Month Allentown Community School starts year with trailblazing effort to improve attendance.
Aug 30 2018
City Center Investment Corp. Supports Allentown School District as United Way Community School Corporate Partner City Center Investment Corp. strengthens its commitment to revitalizing Downtown Allentown as the new corporate partner of Central Elementary, a United Way Community School. As the corporate partner, City Center will provide support to Central’s students and families in collaboration with Allentown School District, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley and Women United.
Aug 22 2018
Student Success Story: Attendance Ambassador helps curb chronic absence in Bethlehem school Nevaeh, a third-grade student at William Penn Elementary School in Bethlehem, started the 2017-18 school year regularly coming into school late. Thanks to the work of a new Attendance Ambassador and our United Way Community School Coordinator, Neveah starting laying her clothes out at night, setting an alarm and showing up for school on-time.
Aug 20 2018
United Way provides resources for college students experiencing food insecurity Reports show that two in five community college students are experiencing food insecurity and may not have a reliable source of healthy, nutritious food. As a new semester begins, United Way partners with Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation to provide assistance to local students.
Aug 20 2018
The Provident Bank Foundation Awards $50K Signature Grant to Lehigh Valley Reads Initiative Grant will fund collaboration of PBS39 and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
 
Aug 13 2018
Invested in prevention: Now serving seniors 55+ More seniors will now have access to services as United Way lows the age requirements for diabetes and fall prevention programs from 65 to 55 to build a stronger foundation for healthy aging.
Jul 31 2018
United Way Expands Partnerships in Carbon County Carbon County investments increase to $50,000 and 17 partner agencies.
Jul 18 2018
Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Roy appointed Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Board of Directors 2017 PA Superintendent of the Year will lead UWGLV into next century of service; new board members announced
Jul 12 2018
Joseph Roy, Ed.D.: More students need access to summer learning By: Joseph Roy, Ed.D.
 Research shows that summers without quality learning opportunities put our nation’s most vulnerable youth at risk for falling behind – year after year – in core subjects like math and reading.
Jun 22 2018
More than 900 Volunteers Participate in United Way’s 26th Annual Day of Caring More than 900 employees from 45 businesses and organizations performed 60 community service projects at 42 nonprofits during United Way’s 26th Annual Day of Caring, the community’s largest, single-day volunteer effort.
 
Jun 18 2018
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation Mapping a plan to provide free food for kids all summer long
Jun 18 2018
Student Success Story: Preventing the Summer Slide United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley invests $450,000 into summer learning initiatives
Jun 18 2018
Take a Senior Out Promotes Social Inclusion On Thursday, May 24, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley partnered with YWCA of Bethlehem and the Allentown Art Museum to host the first Take a Senior Out event with participants in the YWCA Adult Day Services program.
Jun 14 2018
City Center Investment Corp. Pledges $1 Million to Match New and Increased Gifts to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley City Center Next Century Challenge will match all new and increased gifts dollar-for-dollar during 2018 campaign
Jun 12 2018
Envisioning an Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley More than 125 community members gathered on Tuesday, June 12 at the United Way Age-Friendly Community Forum. 
Jun 12 2018
Meet our AmeriCorps VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program that builds permanent infrastructure in nonprofit organizations to help them more effectively bring individuals and communties out of poverty. The aim of the UWGLV VISTA project is to improve grade level reading rates in the Lehigh Valley through a collective impact approach involving school districts, youth serving organizations, city governments, the faith-based community, higher education institutions, students, families and other community partners. Please meet our 2017-2018 UW VISTAs!
Jun 11 2018
Lehigh and Northampton Counties Join AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities

Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities become part of a global network of communities that are committed to giving their older residents the opportunity to live rewarding, productive and safe lives. Click HERE to learn more.
 

Jun 07 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Receives Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Pacesetter Honors Lehigh Valley Reads recognized for supporting early school success
Jun 06 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Makes Largest Community Investment in Organization’s History UWGLV will invest $13.5 million dollars into education, food access, healthy aging and emergency services
May 23 2018
Lehigh Valley Is One of 10 Communities Awarded Funding to Expand Student-Centered Learning Initiatives The Together for Students initiative recognized United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) for plans that bring key community members together to support the needs of local students. The Greater Lehigh Valley is one of 10 communities that will receive approximately $150,000 to support the activities and goals set forth in their collaborative plans. 
May 23 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Achieves Healthy Aging Goal Five Years Ahead of Schedule United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is proud to report significant progress to create opportunities to improve the health, safety and education of every person in the community.
May 14 2018
Air Products Employees and Retirees Contribute $2.8 Million to Help Neighbors in Need Donations help to lead United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley achieve a record-breaking campaign
May 03 2018
David and Sue Shaffer to Chair 2018 Campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Just Born Quality Confections Chairman and wife lead local United Way into new century
Apr 20 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Celebrates Record-breaking 100th Anniversary Campaign Contributions exceed $15 million
Apr 12 2018
George Treisner honored with United Way Volunteer Service Award The award was presented at the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley Breakfast for Champions.
Apr 04 2018
STEM Scholarship for Female High School Seniors APPLY TODAY: Tocqueville Society member Fusun Bubernack is offering a unique scholarship opportunity for female high school seniors studying a STEM field.
Apr 04 2018
Coalition for Community Schools Recognizes United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Jill Pereira with National Leadership Award Youth, family and community engagement, educator, and community school leaders among honorees to be presented national leadership awards
Apr 03 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley featured in national Collective Impact study UWGLV shares lessons learned in funder openness project
Mar 30 2018
Jill Pereira to serve as first-ever Vice President, Education of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Appointment strengthens United Way's commitment to grade-level reading success
Mar 29 2018
Congratulations to United Way's 2017-18 Award Winners UWGLV will present awards at Annual Celebration of Caring on April 18
Mar 22 2018
Leading the Way: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Shares Success Stories United Way Worldwide has recognized United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as a Center of Excellence for best practices in Workplace Campaigns.
Mar 21 2018
United Way TeenWorks Honors Students' Community Service Projects United Way and organized labor partner fund 500 projects since 1999
Mar 20 2018
March is Community Schools Advocacy Month By 2022, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley strives to increase the number of third-grade students reading at grade level by 50%, using Community Schools as the driving strategy to achieve this bold goal. UWGLV Senior Director, Education Jill Pereira shares more about Community Schools in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Mar 14 2018
Carbon County Community Leaders Support United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley at Winter Gathering United Way-supported agencies in Carbon County continue to go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change across the community.
Mar 06 2018
Bethlehem Selected as Finalist for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Bethlehem is one step closer to the national Prize which honors communities that understand health is a shared value and everyone has a role to play in making sure good health flourishes for all.
Mar 01 2018
United Way Emerging Leaders and Bethlehem Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday UWGLV seeks to improve grade-level reading in our local community.
Mar 01 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Seeks Nonprofit Leaders for 2018 Harvard Fellowship Program Leaders of the Lehigh Valley’s human service nonprofits are eligible to apply for a fellowship to the prestigious Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program
Mar 01 2018
Join United Way as an AmeriCorps VISTA United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley begins search for 2018-2019 AmeriCorps VISTAs.
Feb 16 2018
Is my 2017 donation to United Way tax-deductible? Common questions donors have when filing their taxes
Feb 13 2018
How are you? Are you safe? How can I help? By: Beth Tomlinson
 Three key questions to ask when working with someone exposed to trauma
Feb 05 2018
Lehigh Valley Synergy Fund Promotes Nonprofit Partnerships United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) and the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF) are seeking applications for the Lehigh Valley Synergy Fund. The fund is designed to help nonprofit partners improve and sustain community conditions. The grant application period opens on Monday, February 5 and closes on March 16, 2018.
Jan 25 2018
Valentine's Day Challenge Tell us your favorite Lehigh Valley nonprofit and why you LOVE to support it. One lucky answer will win $100 in Target gift cards. One $50 gift card for YOU and one to donate to the local charity that you L❤VE.
Jan 25 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Women United Awards $25,000 to Help Combat Human Trafficking VAST and KidsPeace receive funding to raise awareness and support survivors in the Lehigh Valley
Jan 24 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, The Rider-Pool Foundation and Penn State Lehigh Valley Convene Community Leaders to Embrace Collective Impact International experts share best practices to solve community issues
Jan 05 2018
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Names Laura McHugh Director of Communications and Media Relations Ms. McHugh brings years of content and media experience to the newly defined role.
 
Dec 26 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Promotes Ray Santiago to Sr. Relationship Manager ALLENTOWN, Pa. - United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Ray Santiago to Sr. Relationship Manager.
Dec 26 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Promotes Zandra Whalen to Director, Marketing and Design ALLENTOWN, Pa. - United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Zandra Whalen to Director, Marketing and Design.
Dec 18 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Hires Jessica Escobar-Eck for Relationship Manager United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Hires Jessica Escobar-Eck for Relationship Manager
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Jessica Escobar-Eck has joined the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Resource Development team as a Workplace Campaign Relationship Manager.  
Dec 18 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Hires Carmen Bell for Director, Healthy Aging United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Hires Carmen Bell for Director, Healthy Aging
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Carmen Bell has joined the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Impact team as Director, Healthy Aging.  
Dec 12 2017
​​United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Hires Daniella De Leon for Director, Labor Relations ​United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Hires Daniella De Leon for Director, Labor Relations
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Daniella De Leon has joined the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Resource Development team as the Director, Labor Relations. 
 
Nov 15 2017
Lehigh Valley Organizations to Offer Free Thanksgiving Meals to Local Residents Ten Lehigh Valley organizations will be offering free Thanksgivign meals to the community throughout November.
Nov 08 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Releases 2018-22 Investment Plan United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) has released the 2018-22 Investment Plan, the second phase of the eight-year collective effort to transform lives in the Lehigh Valley. 
Nov 06 2017
Priscilla Rosado Promoted to Asst. Director, Food Access

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Promotes Priscilla Rosado to Assistant Director, Food Access

Nov 02 2017
Take Action: Tell Congress to Re-Authorize the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Funding for Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expired on Sept. 30. Without reauthorization in the next 30 days, Pennsylvania will run out of CHIP funding by the end of the year. With this loss of coverage, many of Pennsylvania's children will be without health coverage and families will suffer. 
Oct 25 2017
Sharmaine Granison Hired at UWGLV United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Sharmaine Granison as Assistant to the President and Executive Vice President.
Oct 19 2017
Spotlight on the Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has set a bold goal: to reduce the number of people in the Lehigh Valley who are food insecure by 50 percent by 2022. 
Oct 18 2017
Lehigh Valley Century Challenge to Match All New and Increased Gifts to UWGLV The Lehigh Valley Century Challenge will match all new and increased gifts to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley during the 2017 campaign year.
Sep 30 2017
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight - September Meet Janice Osborne, of PPL Corp. 
Sep 20 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Hosts 100th Anniversary Gala United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) hosted its 100th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 16 at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.
Aug 31 2017
Air Products Foundation to Match Retiree and Employee Giving Air Products Foundation announced today that it would match each dollar of retiree contributions, up to $50,000 annually per eligible retiree.
Aug 29 2017
UWGLV Challenge 5 Attendance Summit Kicks Off Aug. 29 The two-day event will bring together educators, health practitioners, nonprofit and business leaders, and the public to address the serious issue of chronic absence among public school students. 
Aug 29 2017
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight - August Meet Kathleen McNeill, of Target Corporation.
Aug 28 2017
Estamos Listos: Help for Families Affected by Hurricane Maria As communities throughout Texas, Florida, Mexico and Puerto Rico are facing devastation caused by earthquakes and hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, United Ways across the state and the American Red Cross are helping those communities in their recovery.
Aug 15 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognized as Center of Excellence The Center of Excellence recognition from United Way Worldwide is the first of a series focused on strengthening workplace giving and philanthropy.
Jul 31 2017
A Day at the Boys & Girls Club of Easton By: Gianmarco Fernandez
 Intern Gianmarco Fernandez shares his experience of a recent visit to the Boys & Girls Club of Easton.
Jul 31 2017
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight - July Meet Margie Kelly, of Valley Youth House.
Jul 27 2017
Kimberly Kitashima Starts As Coordinator, Finance United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Kimberly Kitashima as Coordinator, Finance to join their Finance & Administration department.
Jul 24 2017
Turning the 'Summer Slide' into a 'Summer Jump' By: Dustin Schoof
 To help turn the "Summer Slide" into a " Summer Jump," United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has implemented a summer learning program at Broughal Middle School in Bethlehem.
Jul 13 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley promotes Beth Tomlinson to Director, K-12 Education United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Beth Tomlinson to the position of Director, Education.  
Jun 30 2017
Summer Learning Program at Broughal Summer Learning Program 2017 at Broughal Middle School. 
Jun 27 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Promotes Marc Rittle to Vice President of Impact United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Marc Rittle to the position of Vice President of Impact. In his new role Marc will lead the entire Impact Team and will be responsible for our goals in Education, Healthy Aging, Food Access and Emergency Services in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Jun 15 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces Country Music Superstar Vince Gill to Perform at 100th Anniversary Gala United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is excited to announce Grammy Award-winning country music superstar Vince Gill will help UWGLV celebrate 100 years of community service with an intimate solo acoustic performance during their 100th Anniversary Gala at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on September 16, 2017.
Jun 12 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Hires Dustin Schoof for Manager, Digital Marketing Role United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has hired Dustin Schoof as Manager, Digital Marketing to join their Marketing and Communications department.  In his role, Dustin will be responsible for managing a strategic approach to UWGLV’s website content, all social media campaigns and activity including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, and editorship and distribution of all e-mail newsletters and event invitations.
May 25 2017
Andy Daub Wins Keystone Spirit of United Way Award Andy Daub, Senior Partner of Brown-Daub Dealerships, won the 2017 Keystone Spirit of United Way Award at the Statewide Tocqueville Society Reception at SteelStacks last night.
May 24 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Celebrates 100 Years of Service to the Community United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is celebrating a milestone birthday this year, turning 100 years old. On September 16, 2017, the organization plans to commemorate the occasion with a 100th Anniversary Gala at Sands Event Center.  
May 17 2017
Bill and Denise Spence to Chair 2017 Campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Bill and Denise Spence will chair the 100th anniversary year campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
 
May 15 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Holds Summer Learning Day Event to Fight Summer Learning Loss United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Coalition is fighting summer learning loss by raising awareness around the importance of summer learning and increasing access to programs across the Lehigh Valley at the third annual Spring Kickoff to Summer Learning Day event on Thursday, May 18.
 
May 09 2017
PPL Supports Pre-K Learning with Grant to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley With improved early learning skills, children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
May 09 2017
Andy Daub of Brown-Daub Dealerships Receives Humanitarian Award from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley A dedicated donor, active volunteer, and stalwart advocate for United Way for more than forty years, Andy Daub has spent his life and career improving the lives of people in the Lehigh Valley.
May 04 2017
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight - May Get to know Mike Bruckner, Vice President for External Affairs & Community Relations for Muhlenberg College.
May 02 2017
Students practice mindfulness through after-school yoga By: Zoe Heller
 ​Allentown’s McKinley Elementary School offers its students a wide range of after-school programs, including yoga. Yoga is an excellent way to increase physical activity and flexibility, as well as a great exercise to calm the mind.
May 01 2017
Pillowcase Project with Victaulic and American Red Cross GLV The Pillowcase Project is a collaboration between Victaulic and the American Red Cross of Lehigh Valley-Bucks along with United Way. 
Apr 21 2017
AmeriCorps VISTA United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has begun our search for our 2017-2018 AmeriCorps VISTAs. 
Apr 17 2017
PA 2-1-1 East Region Meeting UWGLV Partner Agencies are invited to attend the first-ever PA 2-1-1 East Region meeting on May 17. 
Apr 07 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Awards and Campaign Total Announced Annual Celebration of Caring Event Celebrates and Acknowledges Generosity of Lehigh Valley
Apr 06 2017
​PA Department of Aging 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Regional Forum PA Department of Aging
2017 Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Regional Forum

April 11
10 am - noon 
Steel Stacks in Bethlehem
RSVP by April 8
Mar 29 2017
Employee Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Robert Wheeler, Allentown School District Meet Washington Elementary School Principal Robert Wheeler, a United Way Campaign Coordinator for the past 13 years. 
Mar 29 2017
March Campaign Coordinator enewsletter Please read this month's issue of our Campaign Coordinator enewsletter, featuring a profile on Robert Wheeler with the Allentown School District. 
Mar 21 2017
Help Allentown's kids get a Hi5! by starting Kindergarten on time By: Mary Widmer
 Hi5! is a promotional campaign aimed at educating parents about the importance of registering their children on time for Kindergarten. 
Mar 16 2017
Read Across America Day Celebrated at Fountain Hill Elementary By: Marcy McKinney
United Way Emerging Leaders celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America by spending time with students at Fountain Hill Elementary, a United Way Community School. 
Mar 13 2017
STEM Scholarship for Female High School Seniors APPLY TODAY: United Way and Tocqueville Society donor Fusun Bubernack offer a unique scholarship opportunity for female high school seniors studying a STEM field.
Mar 13 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Announces TeenWorks Board Chair Recipient of Prestigious Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship Dana Emswiler is one of 150 high school students in US to receive $20,000 scholarship
Mar 10 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Seeks Non-Profit Leaders for 2017 Harvard Fellowship Program Application Deadline EXTENDED until Monday, March 27, 2017
Mar 10 2017
March Capacity Building Workshop at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley By: Zoe Heller
 Expand your knowledge about marketing in a tech-savvy world.
Mar 07 2017
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley VISTAS Volunteer for MLK Day of Service By: Zoe Heller
Each year, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) AmeriCorps VISTAS participate in a service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, VISTAS chose to lend a helping hand at the Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield.
Mar 06 2017
Where Can Reading Take You? By: Zoe Heller
 "Congratulations!
 Today is your day.
 You're off to great places,
 you're off and away!" - Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go
 
Feb 24 2017
Workplace Campaign Highlights Returning By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016-2017 United Way Campaign for the week of 2/20.
 
Feb 23 2017
United Way Fights the "Summer Slide" Summer should be a time for students to thrive, not slide behind the learning curve.
Feb 21 2017
Seniors Making an Impact Do you know a senior age 60+ who has made an impact in the community? Please consider nominating them for this year’s Unsung Heroes awards in Leigh County, or Outstanding Seniors awards in Northampton County. 
Feb 17 2017
Lehigh Valley Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration is rapidly approaching for children who will be five years old by Sept. 1. 
Feb 15 2017
Valentine's Day Challenge Winner In the spirit of Valentine's Day, you shared your favorite Lehigh Valley non-profit and why you love to support it. Find out which lucky answer won $100 in Target gift cards to share with the non-profit they LOVE! 
Feb 15 2017
Marcy McKinney Promoted to Manager of Donor Engagement and Affinity Groups United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has promoted Marcy McKinney to Manager of Donor Engagement and Affinity Groups.
Feb 11 2017
2-1-1 Day on February 11 Celebrates Human Service Help Line PA 2-1-1 Day, a day to celebrate United Way's 2-1-1 help line for Pennsylvania residents.
Feb 01 2017
PPL Turns the Page on Child Literacy! The PPL Foundation and PPL employees donated more than 25,000 books to Lehigh Valley stuedents. 
Feb 01 2017
STEM Summer Learning Programs STEM Summer Learning Programs are a great way for students to improve their academic skills through fun, interactive activities!
Feb 01 2017
Help United Way Close the Summer Learning Gap Despite our success in increasing access to quality summer learning opportunities, the summer learning gap remains. Find out how you can help more Lehigh Valley students from falling behind in school. 
Feb 01 2017
Summer Learning Programs Fight Hunger United Way's Summer Learning Coalition partners with the Lehigh Valley Food Council to fight summer hunger.
Jan 31 2017
United Way Partners with H&R Block to bring MyFreeTaxes to our community MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way to file state, federal taxes.
Jan 27 2017
Expanding Opportunity – Building Hope: Federal EITC Awareness Day The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps millions of U.S. workers keep more of what they earn to pay for things like reliable transportation to get to work, housing, and food. United Way helps people claim the Federal EITC at tax time, and with your help we can do more.
Jan 25 2017
Valentine's Day Challenge Tell us your favorite Lehigh Valley nonprofit and why you LOVE to support it. One lucky answer will win $100 in Target gift cards. One $50 gift card for YOU and one to donate to the local charity that you L❤VE.
Jan 24 2017
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Frank Modrick United Way shines a spotlight on Frank Modrick from J.C. Ehrlich. Frank has been the United Way Campaign Coordinator for 15 years! 
Jan 23 2017
Welcome Heather Strohm United Way would like to welcome Heather Strohm, as the new Gatekeeper Specialist at Catholic Charities! 
Jan 23 2017
United Way's Gatekeeper Program A community approach to identify seniors in need of support and services in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Jan 17 2017
Kyle Segan Joins the UWGLV Team United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announces Kyle Segan has joined their staff as Manager, Information Systems & Technology on their Finance and Administration team. 
Jan 12 2017
New Year’s Resolutions You Should Stick To By: Katie Wallace, Emerging Leaders Member
 If keeping up with your gym membership is hard, read about these more manageable resolutions that will make you feel great!
Jan 10 2017
Interview with a United Way AmeriCorps VISTA By: Jennifer Nicolosi, VISTA Manager
 United Way of the Greater of the Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTAs are assigned to support our work in education. There are six VISTAs placed at Lehigh Valley schools identified as United Way priority schools. Our VISTAs help these identified schools prepare to become a United Way Community School. 
Jan 10 2017
PPL Helps the Homeless By: Carol Obando-Derstine
 PPL Corporation donated $4,000 to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to help fund a warming shelter in Allentown, an area where homeless men and women can escape the cold and have access to beds and bathrooms during the winter months. 
Jan 04 2017
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Kenzie Krause Kenzie Krause shares her experience as United Way Campaign Coordinator for Wegman's.
Dec 19 2016
Take Action Against Pennsylvania's Opiod Epidemic By: Christy Ayala, Manager, Public Policy & Advocacy
 Heroin/ opioid overdose epidemic is now the leading cause of accidental death in Pennsylvania, killing more individuals each year than motor vehicle accidents, reports PA.gov, and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is committed to working to address this issue. Learn how you can take action and make a difference.
Dec 16 2016
2nd Annual Emerging Leader Fundraiser By: Ernie Stiegler, Emerging Leaders Member
 Our 2nd Annual Emerging Leader Fundraiser was a success! Read our recap of the event. 
Dec 15 2016
Healthy Food, Healthy Aging By: Meagan Grega, Co-Founder of the Kellyn Foundation
Mobile Markets fight hunder in the Lehigh Valley. 
Dec 13 2016
Take Action To Combat Human Trafficking By: Christy Ayala, Manager, Public Policy & Advocacy
 Addressing Human Trafficking is a top priority on the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Public Policy Platform and we invite you to join us in combating this issue by raising awareness and taking action.
Dec 13 2016
United Way Partners Guardian Life Insurance and UPS to Donate Over 12,000 Meals Lehigh Valley Food Banks to benefit from generous donors 
Dec 07 2016
Free Community Meals The Hunger Initiave started an outreach program to help those who are food insecure. They host a free meal the third Tuesday of each month. 
Dec 06 2016
Get Involved with Emerging Leaders and Make a Difference By: Ernie Stiegler, Emerging Leaders Member
 Learn about the benefits of joining United Way Emerging Leaders and how you can get involved. 
Dec 06 2016
United Way Calls on President-Elect Trump to Support Health, Education and Financial Stability By: Southerlyn Worsham, United Way Worldwide
 United Way Worldwide called on President-elect Donald Trump to support and invest in initiatives related to health, education and financial stability within the first 100 days of his new administration.
Dec 05 2016
Partner Spotlight on Catholic Charities Partner Spotlight on Catholic Charities, and all they do in the community to give back. 
Dec 02 2016
​ShareCare Faith in Action By: Aliyah Mengel, Digital Marketing Intern
 Shinging this weeks Partner Agency Spotlight on ShareCare Faith in Action! 
Dec 01 2016
2017 SECA Applications Applications for the 2017 SECA Campaign are now available for submission. 
Nov 30 2016
My Summer Learning Experience By: Aliyah Mengel, Digital Marketing Intern
 United Way changed my life and my family and I could not be more thankful! 
Nov 30 2016
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Alyssa Nole Alyssa Nole has been Lehigh Valley Health Network's United Way Campaign Coordinator for two years. Read her advice for fellow Campaign Coordinators. 
Nov 29 2016
Happy #GivingTuesday! We couldn't have reached our #GivingTuesday goal without you! 
Nov 29 2016
Paul Toub Joins United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announces Paul Toub has joined their staff as a Relationship Manager on their Workplace Campaign team. 
Nov 28 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of November 21st.
Nov 21 2016
Lehigh Valley Warming Stations Lehigh Valley locations have been designated as winter warming stations for the community throughout the winter. 
Nov 21 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of November 13th.
Nov 19 2016
TeenWorks Update By: Gregg Potter
The latest updates on Lehigh Valley teens who are creating positive change in our community through United Way's TeenWorks! 
Nov 18 2016
Looking back at the past, and looking forward to the future! By: Pooja Rudra, Emerging Leader Member
 Emerging Leaders had the unique opportunity to interact with David Lewis, President of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley at the Fireside Chat on November 16th - find out what we talked about!
Nov 17 2016
The Salvation Army of Bethlehem By: Aliyah Mengel - Digital Marketing Intern
 This week's Partner Agency Spotlight shines on The Salvation Army of Bethlehem! 
Nov 17 2016
Bethlehem schools chief Roy named 'Superintendent of the Year' Congratulations to Dr. Roy! A tireless board member and advocate for our work in education and United Way Community Schools. 
Nov 16 2016
Book Fairs to Benefit Attendance Awareness Campaign Barnes & Noble, Whitehall has selected the Allentown School District’s and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Challenge 5 campaign as the beneficiary of their annual Holiday Book Drive which takes place from November 1, 2016 through January 1, 2017.  The Book Drive is a national program that provides customers the opportunity to donate books to locally designated nonprofit organizations.
Nov 16 2016
Lehigh Valley Organizations to Offer Free Thanksgiving Meals to Local Residents Nine Lehigh Valley organizations will be offering free Thanksgiving meals to the community throughout November. Some locations will also offer free home-delivered meals, or transportation arrangements for those area residents who aren’t able to drive themselves.
Nov 11 2016
Meet Our AmeriCorps VISTAs! By: Jennifer Nicolosi, VISTA Manager
 AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program that builds permanent infrastructure in nonprofit organizations to help them more effectively bring individuals and communties out of poverty. The aim of the UWGLV VISTA project is to improve grade level reading rates in the Lehigh Valley. Meet our 2016-2017 UW VISTAs!
Nov 11 2016
Strategy for Emerging Leaders By: Pooja Rudra, Emerging Leader Member
 Strategic questions to ask as an Emerging Leader leader .
Nov 09 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of October 31.
Nov 04 2016
Partner Agency Spotlights By: Aliyah Mengel, Digital Marketing Intern

This weeks Partner Agency Spotlight is shining on Turning Point of Lehigh Valley!

 

Nov 03 2016
Salvation Army of the Greater Lehigh Valley's Spirit of the Lehigh Valley We are honored to have our President David Lewis recognized as the Salvation Army of Lehigh Valley's inaugural Spirit of the Lehigh Valley! Congratulations David!
Nov 03 2016
Sweet Way for Emerging Leaders to Give Back! By: Pooja Rudra, Emerging Leader Member
 Take a sneak peek into how our Emerging Leaders annual Suites-n-Treats event went! 
Nov 02 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of October 24.
Oct 31 2016
Holiday Book Fairs to Support Challenge 5 Barnes & Nobles has joined our fight against chronic absence! 
Oct 24 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of October 17.
Oct 21 2016
Lead the LV - A New Beginning and Leadership Inspiration By: Pooja Rudra, United Way Emerging Leader
 Our new blog -  "Lead the LV" and reflections on the Leadership Forum, hosted by Mike Gausling of Originate Ventures on October 18th, 2016.
Oct 19 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of October 10.
Oct 19 2016
Opportunity for Organizations to Join Our VISTA Project United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley releases this Request for Proposal (RFP) to organizations in the Lehigh Valley working to advance Grade Level Reading.  
Oct 17 2016
Ed McKendry joins United Way Staff ​United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces Ed McKendry has joined their staff as Senior Director, Marketing Communications.
Oct 16 2016
World Food Day This year World Food Day is October 16, 2016. 
Oct 14 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
 Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of October 3. 
Oct 12 2016
Marvine Elementary Set to “Blast Off” as the Newest United Way Community School St. Luke’s University Health Network and Just Born Quality Confections to provide joint support for Marvine Elementary
Oct 12 2016
#ChooseMe Campaign Not all choices are easy. When you choose to LIVE UNITED you choose to support Nassir, Madeline, Audrey and Beth. Watch their stories. 
Oct 05 2016
Workplace Campaign Highlights By: Melanie Ting, Resource Development Intern
Highlights from the 2016 United Way Campaign for the week of September 18. 
Oct 05 2016
She Had It In Her All Along By: Jill Helmer, Girls on the Run Coach
Powerful blog written by one of Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley’s most committed advocates. Jill volunteers her time as a Girls on the Run Coach and spends many hours each month as an active steering committee member. Her passion shines through her words and paints a vivid picture of the impact Girls on the Run has on the lives of over 700 girls in the Lehigh Valley.
 
Oct 05 2016
New Farmers' Markets in the Lehigh Valley We are excited to announce the addition of four new farmers' markets to the greater Lehigh Valley area! 
Oct 03 2016
Adult Day Center in Bethlehem YWCA Bethlehem Adult Day Services Center is another healthy aging preventative service your United Way supports. 
Oct 03 2016
Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council Fall Open House By: Sue Dalandan
Moving the Needle on Changing Eating Norms for a Healthier and More Prosperous Lehigh Valley
Sep 30 2016
Know Your Community: Mapping Food Deserts in the Lehigh Valley Did you know there are right food deserts in YOUR neighborhood? 
Sep 27 2016
PPL Awards STEM Grants By: Carol Obando-Derstine, PPL Regional Affairs Director
 PPL helps teachers bring science, technology, engineering and math to life. Teachers in grades K-12 can receive $1,000 funding for educational projects such as science fairs, energy conservation projects, renewable energy demonstrations and math competitions. 
Sep 26 2016
St. Luke's Healthy Aging Lecture Series The lecture for the month of October is entitled Pre-Diabetes on October 19, 2016
Sep 26 2016
Apply Now for the Synergy Grant By: Marc Rittle
The Lehigh Valley Synergy Fund encourages a spirit of collaboration and partnership in the Lehigh Valley. Applications are now available for any non-profit organizations seeking affiliations, up to and including mergers. 
Sep 20 2016
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Awarded $305,000 Grant Funding will support Community Schools and Family Centers
Aug 29 2016
Lecture Series for Seniors and Caregivers St. Luke’s, will be hosting a series of lectures throughout the summer and winter months for seniors and/or caregivers.
Aug 26 2016
Benefits of Adult Day Care Sharing the Caring, adult day care program at Third Street Alliance. 
Aug 17 2016
TeenWorks Shaping Our Future Leaders By: Jacob Wiersch, Former TeenWorks Board Member
 Former TeenWorks Board Member, Jacob Wiersch, reached out to us to share how TeenWorks has impacted his future. We couldn't be happier to hear how he is doing! 
Aug 11 2016
Meet Heather Turoczi our Manager, Grants ​United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announces Heather Turoczi has joined their staff as Manager, Grants. 
Aug 05 2016
Kellyn Eat Real Food Mobile Market: Learn, Buy, Cook & Eat- All in One Stop! By: Kaleigh Ohland, Food Access Intern
 The Kellyn Mobile Market is an innovative approach to bringing locally fresh, healthy produce to different areas throughout the Lehigh Valley. With a schedule that includes 8 stops, 4 days a week, the Eat Real Food Mobile Market is encouraging residents to eat with the best of intentions for their health.
Jul 28 2016
TASTE Event: A Sample of Local Cuisine, Farmers & Fun By: Kaleigh Ohland, Food Access Intern
 The TASTE event in the Lehigh Valley was designed to support local economy & farmers, allow community members to purchase fresh, local produce, and sample creations from top chefs in the area. Here are some highlights!
Jul 25 2016
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Jul 25 2016
Meals on Wheels Saved Stella's Life "Meals on Wheels saved my life. If not for the volunteers who came on a Monday and knew something was wrong because my door was locked, I wouldn't be here."
Jul 21 2016
Farmers Market Vouchers for Seniors Senior Farmers Market Vouchers Available in Lehigh and Northampton Counties 
Jul 20 2016
United Way Community School Tutoring Program Gains National Attention By: Jill Pereira
 Lehigh University's Community Service Office Director, Carolina Hernandez enhances in school tutoring programs and homework clubs for United Way Community Schools and gains national attention as a best practice.
Jul 13 2016
The Best of the Highmark Farmstand, Easton Farmers' Market & Double SNAP Features By: Kaleigh Ohland, Food Access Intern
 Highlighting the Highmark Farmstand and Easton Farmers' Market, this blog will explain the essentials of Double SNAP and purchasing local, nutritious food!
Jul 11 2016
Amy Angelo joins United Way Staff United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces Amy Angelo has joined their staff as Director, Healthy Aging and Food Access.
Jun 29 2016
A Day of Gleaning at the Rodale Institute By: Kaleigh Ohland, Food Access Intern
 A workshop to teach community members the process of gleaning. The workshop was held at Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA. Over 100 pounds of produce was collected and donated to a local food bank in support of food access of the Greater Lehigh Valley!
Jun 23 2016
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Expands to Carbon County Volunteer-led Carbon County UW Board Unanimously Votes in Favor of Merger
Jun 22 2016
Summer Learning Parent's Guide The Lehigh Valley’s Summer Learning Coalition first ever Summer Learning Parent’s Guide is here! Our newsletter was created to show parents the importance of summer learning through the eyes of their community.
Jun 15 2016
Donate to support our local LGBT Community ​In the aftermath of the attack on Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, many Lehigh Valley people want to help. While there is certainly a need to send funds to directly support the victims, there's also a strong need to support our local LGBT community here in the Lehigh Valley. United Way partners with Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. 
Jun 09 2016
Talen Energy Special Announcement at Central Elementary School Friday, June 10 at 1:45 p.m. during Soaring Eagle Assembly
Jun 08 2016
WLC Shines at 2016 Women's Summit By: Eileen V. Kelliher, WLC Member
Women's Leadership Council members packed the speakers’ roster at the 2016 Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit on June 7, which drew a record 500 prominent business and professional women to Cedar Crest College for a day of leadership training, self-help and exchanging ideas and business cards.
Jun 03 2016
Summer Programs for Lehigh Valley Kids The time to enroll your kids in a summer program is here! The Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Coalition has an online resource to help you find summer program opportunities for your child. 
Jun 02 2016
PPL helps prep Lehigh Valley elementary students for summer reading PPL is giving away nearly 25,000 books to help keep students from falling behind in reading over the summer. 
Jun 01 2016
2016 Frances R. Hesselbein Scholarship Winner By: Eileen Kelliher, WLC member
 Ruby Garcia, 19, a rising sophomore majoring in global studies at Cedar Crest College, is the 2016-17 recipient of the Frances R. Hesselbein scholarship.  Garcia, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., who currently resides in Breinigsville, Pa., says she grew up yearning to see the world.
May 31 2016
Central Elementary School block party celebration and special announcement from Talen Energy Block party celebrating Central Elementary School and the community that surrounds it.
UPDATE: Exclusive press announcement from Talen Energy has been moved to Friday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Central Elementary School’s gymnasium. The block party is still on for June 3. 
May 17 2016
Keystone Spirit of United Way Award Congratulations Lee Butz! 
May 13 2016
Creating Computer Games at Raub Middle School By: Nyasia Manning
 Our AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Nyasia caught up with 6th grader Mikalah about creating her own computer game/app. Mikalah participates in Space for Playing on Technology (SPoT), a program provided through United Way's partner Davinci Science Center.
May 06 2016
The Literacy Center Celebrates Its New Home By: Eileen Kelliher, WLC member
 MaryAnn Przekurat, Executive Director of The Literacy Center, assembled board members and community supporters for a ribbon cutting ceremony and formal opening of The Literacy Center’s new home. 
 
May 04 2016
Action Alert: Tell your legislator to support PA 2-1-1 By: Marc Rittle
 Write your state senator today!  The PA legislature is very close to supporting PA 2-1-1, a free confidential help line connecting Pennslyvnians to critical health and human services.
May 03 2016
Marci's Blog By: Marci Ronald
 Marci features one of our valued volunteers, Marty Cottrell. 
Apr 27 2016
United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council Names Wendy Born Philanthropist of the Year United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley’s Women’s Leadership Council has selected Wendy Born as its 2016 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year. This is the Women’s Leadership Council’s highest honor.
Apr 18 2016
#WhyIVolunteerLV Contest Winner In honor of National Volunteer Week, you shared why you volunteer and the outstanding organizations you serve. We were inspired by your stories and all that you do to build a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley. Find out which lucky volunteers won $25 gift cards to Bell Hall.
Apr 15 2016
Catholic Charities, Top 2-1-1 Referral By: Marla Weible
 Need help? Don't know where to turn? Call 2-1-1. 2-1-1, supported by United Way, is a free confidential referral service that connects people across America to the local resources they need 24/7. If you call 2-1-1 and live in Northampton County and are facing eviction, Catholic Charities is one of the agencies you would be referred to. 
Apr 14 2016
Math Homework? No Problem! By: Nyasia Manning
 Our AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Nyasia caught up with 4th grader Kayla about how Homework Club has helped her become more disciplined in her work at home. Homework Club is provided through United Way's partner Moravian College's America Reads Program.
Apr 12 2016
Marci's Blog By: Marci Ronald
 Q: Is it true that United Way is now funding local area schools? It's my understanding that a great deal of donor dollars goes to education in the Lehigh Valley. A: Read Marci's latest blog post. 
Apr 11 2016
#WhyIVolunteerLV Contest Attention Lehigh Valley volunteers! Here’s an opportunity for you to tell your story! In honor of National Volunteer Week between now and April 15, we’re hosting the #WhyIVolunteerLV Contest. 
Apr 05 2016
Nationally known leader will visit the Lehigh Valley to talk about Collective Impact As the keynote sponsor for this event, our United Way, like many other organizations across the Lehigh Valley and around the world, has been studying and applying the collective impact model since 2011. 
Mar 28 2016
Easton Area Neighborhood Center- Easton Urban Farm By: Marla Weible
 By calling 2-1-1 people can be connected to local health and human resources in their community. Find out why the Easton Area Neighborhood Center is one of the agencies 2-1-1 refers Northampton County residents to most often. 
Mar 24 2016
Lehigh Valley Women Among Winners of the 2016 $10,000 Freedom Through Literacy Award United Way remembers and celebrates Kelly Ann Stoops. Kelly was an inspiration for Lehigh Valley students and a champion for United Way Community Schools. She created the lasting Book Blast strategy that we have wholeheartedly embraced within our education network. We are honored to recognize her as the winner of Judith's Reading Room's 2016 Freedom Through Literacy Award. 
Mar 24 2016
Campaign Game Changer Strategies that worked! Ideas from your fellow Campaign Coordinator, Albert Barone at C&S Wholesale Grocers. 
Mar 22 2016
Marci's Blog By: Marci Ronald
 Our Executive Vice President, Marci Ronald, launched a new blog. In today's post she explains how your United Way provides support and resources to Lehigh Valley nonprofit organizations that would like to pursue an affiliation relationship, which may include a merger. 
Mar 14 2016
Sakinah Builds Heart & Sole At South Mountain By: Nyasia Manning
 Our AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Nyasia caught up with 7th grader and running enthusiast Sakinah about her favorite part of the Heart & Sole program funded by United Way. Heart & Sole creates a world where every girl knows her limitless potential. 
Mar 11 2016
Combating Hunger in the Lehigh Valley-One Bag at a Time By: Kristina Zwolenik
 Our Food Access Intern Kristina writes about how our community is helping to fight food insecurity in the Lehigh Valley. 
Mar 10 2016
AARP CarFit Event  CarFit is a free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver's safety.
Mar 08 2016
STEM Scholarship for Female High School Students 2016 Hasan Fehmi & Sabahat Erel Legacy $4,000 S.T.E.M. Scholarship 
Mar 07 2016
No After School Troubles for Fountain Hill's, Zaysha By: Nyasia Manning
 Our AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer Nyasia, interviewed United Way Community School student Zaysha about her experience participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters after school program. 
Mar 01 2016
Marci's Blog By: Marci Ronald
 Grab a cup of coffee and spend a minute with Marci today! Our Executive Vice President, Marci Ronald, launched a new blog and she's responding to your questions! Today's post: Collective Impact. 
Feb 29 2016
United Way is now accepting EITC funds! By: J. Marc Rittle
 The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) is a State of PA program allowing companies to donate to organizations and recieve full refunds of their dollars.  United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley accepts EITC funds for use as pre-kindergarten scholarships and for after-school enrichment programs.  EITC is one more way United Way will ensure more children learn to read by third grade.
Feb 29 2016
Bright Future After Bike Works for Broughal Student By: Nyasia Manning
 Our AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer Nyasia, interviewed United Way Community School student Edgar about his experience participating in Community Bike Works, 'Earn A Bike' program. 
Feb 24 2016
United Way's Partner UPS Delivers 27 Tons of Water to Flint Michigan Flint Community Members to Benefit from Generous Donors
Feb 24 2016
Allentown Police Department Launches After School Program By: Beth Tomlinson
 Allentown Police Department launched a after school program, at United Way Community School South Mountain Middle School. 
Feb 23 2016
David Lewis: Expand opportunities for children to attend pre-k programs By: David Lewis, President of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
 Morning Call Opinion: Why are pre-k programs important? 
Feb 17 2016
2016 Valentine's Day Contest Winner In the spirit of Valentine's Day, you shared your favorite Lehigh Valley non-profit and why you love to support it. Find out which lucky answer won $100 in Target gift cards to share with the non-profit they LOVE! 
Feb 16 2016
Congratulations Marci Ronald and DaVinci Science Center By: Community Services for Children
The 2016 Inez and Edward Donley Award for Children Advocacy will be presented to Marci Ronald of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and The DaVinci Science Center.
 
Feb 16 2016
Why Cooking Matters in the Lehigh Valley By: Kristina Zwolenik
 Read about all the fun our Food Access Intern, Kristina, had at United Way Community School, William Penn Elementary's Cooking Matters class!
Feb 11 2016
Valentine's Day Contest CONTEST: Tell us your favorite Lehigh Valley non-profit and why you LOVE to support it for a chance to win $100 in Target gift cards. 
Feb 10 2016
2-1-1 Day on February 11 United Way Celebrates Residents Using Human Service Help Line
Feb 09 2016
Marci's Blog By: Marci Ronald
Grab a cup of coffee and spend a minute with Marci today! Our Executive Vice President, Marci Ronald, launched a new blog and she wants to hear from YOU! Click through to read more.
Feb 01 2016
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Seeks Non-Profit Leaders for 2016 Harvard Fellowship Program Application Deadline Friday, March 4, 2016
Feb 01 2016
TeenWorks Annual Awards Dinner By: Gregg Potter
Recap of the Annual TeenWorks Dinner by United Way's Gregg Potter. 
Jan 12 2016
A 5k Experience Unlike Any Other By: Girls on the Run, Running Buddy
 Lace up your sneakers, put on your Girls on the Run (GOTR) gear and get ready for a 5k experience unlike any other. One GOTR running buddy shares her experience volunteering with Broughal, a United Way Community School.  
Jan 07 2016
Volunteer Opportunities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering MLK, Jr. Day volunteer projects for the community. 
Jan 06 2016
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Celebrates $5 million in Prescription Savings for Community Members Lehigh Valley residents have saved over $5 million on their prescription medications, thanks to a partnership with FamilyWize, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. 
Dec 28 2015
United Way remembers Richard Fleming United Way remembers long-time supporter and Tocqueville member, Richard Fleming. 
Dec 22 2015
Sharon and the Tax Credits for Working Families By: Corissa Rolón, Director of Healthy Aging and Government Relations
President Obama just signed legislation that makes the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) permanent! EITC and CTC are two credits that help working families keep more of what they earn to pay for things like child care, food and reliable transportation to get to work. Read Cori's post for more details. 
Dec 16 2015
Vision Loss - Getting From There to Here! By: Karen Z. Huetter, Development Director, Center for Vision Loss
 What happens when severe vision loss takes away your independence? 
Dec 14 2015
An unforgettable year in pictures As we get ready to say farewell to 2015, we look back on the year and all of the great things that happened because we LIVE UNITED.
Dec 14 2015
Valley business icon Elmer Gates dies at 86 The Lehigh Valley has lost another of its prominent leaders. Elmer Gates has died at 86. 
Dec 11 2015
2015 Free Christmas Meals Five Lehigh Valley organizations will be offering free Christmas meals to the community throughout December.
Dec 08 2015
UPS to Deliver $30,000 Worth of Books to United Way Community Schools and St. Luke's University Health Network Lehigh Valley Students to Benefit from Generous Donors
Dec 07 2015
Seventh grade Raub Middle School teachers unite for a good cause! By: Virginia Mervine, Team Leader at Raub Middle School
Seventh grade teachers dressed as their favorite fairytale characters to inspire students to give back to United Way who have generously supported them and their families in the community over the years.
Dec 01 2015
Many Voices. One Heart: The impact of Girls on the Run By: Jill Helmer GOTR, Lehigh Valley mom
 The impact of United Way funded program Girls on the Run... on daughter and mother... 
Nov 30 2015
Lehigh Valley business leader Bert Daday dies United Way remembers long-time supporter, community leader and friend, Robert "Bert" Daday.
Nov 25 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Talen Energy George Lewis and Bevin Theodore share their experience as United Way Campaign Coordinators, year one at Talen Energy. 
Nov 20 2015
Heartwarming Success Story By: Bill Arnold, Program Director, Pinebrook Family Answers
 Home Care - The Big One that didn't Get Away!
Nov 19 2015
Talen Energy surpasses $1 million goal with 1st United Way Campaign Employees celebrate strong support for community with $1.4 million total
Nov 18 2015
Results of the First Ever Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Assessment United Way created the Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Coalition (LVSLC) so our children continue to thrive even when school's out. The Coalition strives to increase access to quality summer programming for low-income youth across the Lehigh Valley.
Nov 06 2015
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Welcome United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is proud to introduce our new Americorps/ VISTA volunteers for the upcoming year.
Nov 05 2015
Lehigh Valley Organizations to Offer Free Thanksgiving Meals to Local Residents Nine Lehigh Valley organizations will be offering free Thanksgiving meals to the community throughout November. 
Nov 04 2015
Cheston Elementary School Becomes Newest United Way Community School Corporate Partners, Crayola, Follett Corporation and Victaulic, and Lead Partner, Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley, announce support.
Nov 03 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Meg Dowd Meg Dowd shares her experiences as the United Way Campaign Coordinator for Just Born Quality Confections. 
Nov 02 2015
United Way Emerging Leaders Volunteer at Iron Pigs Suites-n-Treats By: Pooja Rudra, Emerging Leader Member
 Volunteering with United Way is always an eye-opening experience, and this event was a reminder to appreciate, and to SHARE whatever we can – if nothing else, give the gift of your time.     
Nov 01 2015
Holiday Giving Guide Adopt a family. Donate Time. Donate Items. Live United. Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East has your guide to get help and give help this holiday season. 
Oct 29 2015
What does it mean to become a Gatekeeper? Learn about how Gatekeepers keep our seniors safe. 
Oct 28 2015
Second United Way Community School in Easton We will celebrate our newest United Way Community School, Cheston Elementary School, on November 16, 2015. 
Oct 27 2015
Raub Middle School Becomes Newest United Way Community School Lead and Corporate Partner, St. Luke’s University Health Network, first hospital to take on sponsorship, dual leadership position
Sep 24 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Kathy MacKewen Kathy MacKewen shares experience as United Way Campaign Coordinator for True Value Company. 
Sep 21 2015
Concannon Miller employees deeply moved by Day of Caring volunteering By: Lynn Olanoff, Concannon Miller
Community service is central to Concannon Miller’s mission, and we’re a dedicated participant in the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s annual Day of Caring. While the effort is intended to get hundreds of volunteers to assist worthy community organizations for a day, at Concannon Miller, it’s not just the community organizations that benefit.
Sep 16 2015
Join the Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council Why is the Lehigh Valley mobilizing a Food Policy Council now? To resolve the hunger crisis in the Lehigh Valley and to grow the local food economy. 

Any person, organization or company can be a member of the Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council.  This council will continue to take the Lehigh Valley work on food access and food economy issues in the form of nine working groups of the council to convene at this event.
 
Sep 02 2015
United Way Community Schools Transform Lives By: Lenore Mohr
 United Way Community Schools level the playing field for all our kids in the Lehigh Valley. They provide opportunities for students and their families to thrive under very difficult conditions. Everyone deserves that chance, don’t they? Everyone deserves the opportunity to be free and equal.
Aug 27 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Tracy Shannon Tracy Shannon shares her experience as United Way Campaign Cooridnator for B. Braun Medical Inc. 
Jul 30 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Meagan Cunningham Interview with Meagan Cunningham, United Way Campaign Coordinator for West Side Hammer Electric. 
Jun 30 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Ambassador Bank Lisa Luciano and Amanda Bates share their experience as the United Way Campaign Coordinator for Just Born Quality Confections. 
Jun 23 2015
United Way boosts summer learning initiatives for children Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton celebrated the area's first Summer Learning Day Friday with family-oriented events and activities focused on learning and literacy.
Jun 23 2015
2015 Campaign Success Sessions Calling all Campaign Coordinators! Looking for ways to drive results for your campaign? Thinking about running a digital campaign? Want a first look at our NEW campaign materials? Then join us at your Campaign Success Session.
Jun 08 2015
Non-Profit Leader for the 2015 Harvard Fellowship Program United Way announces non-profit leader for the 2015 Harvard Fellowship Program.
May 28 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Debbie L. Rogers Interview with Debbie L. Rogers, United Way Campaign Coordinator for National Penn Bank. 
May 26 2015
Campaign Coordinator Spotlight: Lisa Daughtery Read our latest Campaign Coordinator Spotlight on Lisa Daughtery from Victaulic. Lisa has been Victaulic's Campaign Coordinator for the past 6 years.
May 22 2015
Cleveland Elementary Celebrates Re-Opening and Becoming Newest United Way Community School PPL Corp Continues Long-Standing Support by Signing on as Corporate Partner
May 18 2015
Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Day Mark your calendar for Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Day on Friday, June 19. Free literacy activities in your neighborhood.
May 06 2015
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognized at 1st National Gatekeeper Conference Gatekeeper trained organizations in Lehigh Valley contribute to keeping seniors safe and healthy in their own homes
May 06 2015
United Way Women's Leadership Council Elects New President United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's Women's Leadership Council (WLC) elected Valerie Lane as Council President
Apr 10 2015
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Awards and Campaign Total Announced Annual Celebration of Caring Event Celebrates and Acknowledges Generosity of Lehigh Valley
Mar 31 2015
Stories That Shaped a Nation Save the Date - April 26 & 27, 2015 | A National Commemoration of the Women Icons of the March on Washington and the Civil Rights Movement
Mar 23 2015
Interview with United Way's Senior Director of Education "We have kids who are smart and able and willing to be our future leaders, chemists, engineers, doctors and lawyers, and those kids can come from anywhere in the Valley."
Mar 10 2015
United Way Reaches Goal for Cleveland Elementary Fire Fund United Way Reaches $10,000 Goal for Cleveland Elementary Fire Fund with Matched Funds from PPL Corp.
Mar 05 2015
Lehigh Valley Women's Summit 2015 Featuring Keynote Speaker, Piper Kerman, Author of Orange is the New Black!
Mar 02 2015
Cleveland Fire Fund Help the students of Cleveland Elementary get back in their school.
Feb 27 2015
Testimonials from Harvard Graduates Read testimonials from past attendees of the Harvard Business School Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management.
Feb 27 2015
United Way Emerging Leaders Volunteer on National Read Across America Day United Way Emerging Leaders to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Fountain Hill Elementary students in conjunction with National Read Across America Day.
Feb 26 2015
United Way's Celebration of Caring Celebration of Caring is our annual event to recognize and thank our donors for building a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley. 
Feb 17 2015
Valentine's Day Contest Winners Valentine's Day Social Media Contest winners announced.
Feb 10 2015
United Way Seeks Non-Profit Leaders United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is seeking non-profit leaders for the 2015 Harvard Fellowship Program.
Feb 02 2015
United Way Scholarship Opportunity The Hasan Fehmi Erel Legacy S.T.E.M. United Way scholarship recognizes an outstanding female high school senior who has demonstrated strong academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement and serving others in the community.
Jan 30 2015
Valentine's Day Social Media Contest UR MY FAVE | What Lehigh Valley spots would get your candy hearts this Valentine's Day?
Jan 14 2015
Discount Tickets to Crayola Experience Crayola and United Way partner up to build a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley. 
Dec 26 2014
Successful 'Girls on the Run' Season Girls on the Run is a physical activity based-youth development program for girls in third through eight grades, teaching life skills through interactive lessons and running games. 
Dec 23 2014
Interview with Mike Perry United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley sits down with Mike Perry, President and CEO of Crayola and this year's 2014 Campaign Chair alongside his wife, Kim Perry. 
Dec 12 2014
2014 in Pictures As we get ready to say farewell to 2014, look back on the year and all of the great things that happened because we LIVE UNITED.
Dec 09 2014
FREE Christmas Meals Lehigh Valley organizations will be offering free Christmas meals to the community throughout December.
Dec 02 2014
How to Help During the Holidays View opportunities to give back this holiday season!
Nov 17 2014
#GivingTuesday Here is your chance to give a gift that makes an impact right here in your own community!
Nov 05 2014
United Way Hosts Author Lisa Galjanic Award winning children's author reads to United Way Community School Students on November 6, 2014.
Nov 04 2014
First United Way Community School in Easton Paxinosa Elementary to celebrated becoming United Way Community School.
Nov 04 2014
Community Schools Celebrate Veterans Day United Way Community School, DeFranco Elementary, will host a school wide luncheon connecting local veterans with students on November 7, 2014.
Oct 21 2014
William Penn Elementary Newest Community School William Penn Elementary will celebrate becoming the newest United Way Community School on October 23.
Oct 16 2014
2014 Holiday Giving Guide Attention nonprofit agencies: Be included in PA 2-1-1's Holiday Guide. Submit your volunteer opportunities, agency wish lists or clients who may be in need (adopt a family/individual).
Oct 13 2014
A 'Smart' Way to Track Time Lincoln Elementary School Principal Benita Draper is among 11 administrators in the Bethlehem Area School District taking part in an innovative Lehigh University project that will track how principals and community school leaders use their time. 
Oct 09 2014
Understand Your Health Insurance The Apprise Program helps Medicare beneficiaries of all ages residing in PA to understand their health insurance options.
Oct 06 2014
Important Facts About Ebola United Way – Connecting Our Community with Important Health Information.
Sep 26 2014
Easton Hunger Coalition Community Forum Features Keynote Speaker Susan Topping, Capital Area Food Bank, Washington DC will highlight efforts to reduce hunger
Sep 25 2014
2014 Incentive Prizes Win a NEW 2014 FIAT or Martin Guitar!
Sep 23 2014
Paxinosa Elementary to Celebrate Becoming United Way Community School Crayola announces support for Paxinosa as Corporate Partner and Family Connection of Easton signs on as Lead Partner of newest Community School
Sep 22 2014
Power of the Purse Save the Date: Women's Leadership Council Power of the Purse is November 19, 2014
Sep 12 2014
Day of Caring Photos More than 1,000 volunteers participated in the 22nd Annual Day of Caring on September 11.  Photos by Marco Calderon and Lisa Lake.
Sep 10 2014
Day of Caring is HERE! Lehigh Valley volunteers LIVE UNITED at local non-profits. More than 900 volunteers to participate in 22nd Annual Day of Caring on September 11.
Sep 04 2014
United Way Presents Grand Incentive Prize Nolan LeBlanc, an employee of PPL Corp., was recently presented with $10,000 for groceries. LeBlanc was the grand incentive prize winner of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2013 Campaign.
Aug 22 2014
Increasing Community Resources to Build Family Literacy Skills The Literacy Center, The Allentown Public Library, The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council have announced a new initiative to support Family Literacy and reading.
Aug 22 2014
Join Our Attendance Awareness Campaign We are launching an Attendance Awareness Campaign in September to help us reach our education goal of increasing the number of 3rd grade students reading at grade level by 50% by 2022. 
Aug 19 2014
United Way Community Goal: Education More opportunities for students to thrive.
Aug 19 2014
United Way Community Goal: Food Access More access to nutritious food.
Aug 19 2014
United Way Community Goal: Healthy Aging More seniors healthy and safe in their own homes.
Aug 19 2014
Women's Leadership Council Annual Meeting Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Aug 18 2014
4 Steps to Register for Day of Caring The 2014 Day of Caring will be held on September 11, 2014. Volunteer registration NOW OPEN.  Learn how to register for a project.
Aug 14 2014
Partner Agency Quotes Quotes from United Way Partner Agencies relating to our Investment Plan 2014-2018.
Aug 08 2014
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Welcome United Way welcomes new AmeriCorps/ VISTA volunteers for the upcoming year.
Jul 30 2014
NEW Digital Resource Center The NEW Digital Resource Center is here! We've worked to create a new enhanced resource center to provide you with the tools you need to run a successful United Way campaign.
Jul 22 2014
AmeriCorps VISTA Send-Off Today we wished our AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers farewell. We are grateful for all they brought to United Way during their year of service. Thank you for serving our community!
Jul 17 2014
Preview Day of Caring Projects United Way's Day of Caring is an annual event that connects YOU to volunteer projects in the Lehigh Valley. The 2014 Day of Caring will be held on September 11, 2014. This year's project list is now accessible on the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley's website.
Jun 23 2014
Women's Leadership Council's Signature Projects Announced Literacy, adult education & school enrichment services receive United Way Women’s Leadership Council support.
Jun 12 2014
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces Investments for 2014-15 Portfolio Investments align with new Community Impact Goals for Education, Healthy Aging, Food Access
Jun 10 2014
Moravian College partners with William Penn Elementary to make United Way Community School Moravian is partnering with United Way and William Penn Elementary School to make it the region's newest United Way Community school.
Jun 05 2014
Day of Caring 2014 Mark your calendar United Way's Day of Caring will be Thursday September 11, 2014.
May 23 2014
Service Above Self Awards The Allentown Rotary Club is seeking community nominations for its annual Service Above Self awards.
May 23 2014
Walk/Run to Benefit United Way Lace up your sneakers for the The Morning Call 16th Annual Walk/ Run on June 8, 2014 to benefit United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
May 14 2014
14 in '14 Campaign United Way's Women's Leadership Council invites you to join them for their new 14 in '14 Campaign, as they challenge themselves to bring in 14 new WLC members to launch the 2014 Campaign.
May 05 2014
Women’s Leadership Council’s Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award Annual award is presented to the WLC member who best exemplifies the Council’s key priorities of philanthropy, advocacy and volunteerism.
May 05 2014
Celebration of Caring Photos Like us on Facebook and relive the memories captured by our amazing photographers!
Apr 25 2014
United Way Presents Martin Guitar to Incentive Winner Thank you C.F. Martin & Co. for making this possible! Chris Duelfer, is the second incentive prize winner of the United Way’s 2013 Campaign.
Apr 09 2014
Roosevelt Young Author & Artist Night Support Roosevelt Elementary at their open gallery night on April 15, 2014.
Apr 04 2014
United Way Presents $5,000 in Free Gasoline Thank you Lehigh Valley Gas Partners for making this possible! Kristin Zameroski, is the first incentive prize winner of the United Way’s 2013 Campaign.
Apr 02 2014
United Way Award Winners Announced Congratulations to our 2013-2014 Community Award Winners!
Mar 27 2014
United Way Wins Gold Addy Award United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley took home a Gold Addy at the 13th annual American Advertising Awards.
Mar 18 2014
Celebrate With Us! Register for our Celebration of Caring on April 30, 2014. Join us as we celebrate the Valley's most generous supporters - YOU!
Mar 17 2014
Lehigh Valley United Way accelerates community schools expansion for students in need The nonprofit plans to double the number of community schools in the region over the next eight years, said Director of Education Jill Pereira.
Mar 17 2014
2014 Lehigh Valley Women's Summit Lehigh Valley Women's Summit featuring keynote speaker, Marlo Thomas.
Mar 06 2014
United Way Seeks Non-Profit Leaders for 2014 Harvard Fellowship Program Leaders of the Lehigh Valley’s human service nonprofits are eligible to apply for a fellowship to the prestigious Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program from July 13–19, 2014.
Mar 04 2014
United Way Emerging Leader Award 2014 Award Winner Announced!
Mar 04 2014
8th Annual SUITS Awards Winners Announced United Way to present their NEW Emerging Leader Award at the 2014 SUITS Awards.
Feb 28 2014
PA Budget Forum Join us for a discussion with Pete Tartline, Exec. Deputy Secretary, Governor's Office of the Budget.
Feb 21 2014
Celebration of Caring Save the date for our Celebration of Caring on April 30, 2014.
Feb 18 2014
LOVE UNITED Contest Winner Thanks for helping us spread the love! The winner of our #LOVEUNITED twitter contest is...
Feb 11 2014
United Way Shows Results Through Video Lens Thanks to PPL Corp. United Way Shows Results Through Video Lens Thanks to PPL Corp.
Feb 04 2014
LOVE UNITED Valentine's Contest Win a Target Gift Card from United Way by using Twitter! Follow us on Twitter and tell us what it means to LOVE UNITED. Use hashtag #LOVEUNITED and you might win $50 in Target gift cards. One gift card for YOU and one to donate to a Lehigh Valley charity that you LOVE.
Jan 28 2014
United Way Recognizes PPL Corporation for Continued Community Leadership and Support Company and its employees and retirees give more than $3.4 million to help make a difference in local communities
Jan 15 2014
United Way Emerging Leader Award Open to individuals between the ages of 25-39 who provided an outstanding contribution of services to a non-profit human services organization that creates a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley.
Jan 13 2014
Promise Neighborhoods of Lehigh Valley Announces New Executive Director Educator Yamil Sanchez Rivera’s Lehigh Valley ties include attending Kutztown and Lehigh Universities.
Jan 12 2014
Calling All Teen Volunteers The Snow Angels are looking for teen volunteers to help shovel for seniors.
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