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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Mar
21
2018
United Way TeenWorks Honors Students' Community Service Projects
United Way and organized labor partner fund 500 projects since 1999
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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
TeenWorks Annual Awards Dinner
By: Gregg Potter
Recap of the Annual TeenWorks Dinner by United Way's Gregg Potter.
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.
Apr
02
2014
United Way Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 2013-2014 Community Award Winners!
Jan
12
2014
Calling All Teen Volunteers
The Snow Angels are looking for teen volunteers to help shovel for seniors.
United Way in the News:
Northampton County policies and parks win recognition as an 'age-friendly' community
PPL Foundation launch ‘Be a Housing Hero’ campaign to help those in need
Air Products announces $500K gift to benefit initiatives of United Way partners
Air Products makes $500K donation to United Way food access and education programs
Air Products Foundation donates $500K to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to help expand education and food access programs
10% of Lehigh Valley residents, including many children, suffer from hunger daily. A new donation is helping United Way address the problem.
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