Carbon County Community Leaders Support United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley at Winter Gathering

Palmerton, PA, March 14, 2018 – Approximately 45 business leaders, community partners and volunteers joined United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) at the Carbon County Winter Gathering on Tuesday, March 13.

“We’ve been amazed at the success stories from Palmerton to Lehighton, Jim Thorpe to Nesquehoning and beyond,” said UWGLV President David Lewis. “United Way-supported agencies in Carbon County continue to go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change across the community.”

The Winter Gathering was held in Palmerton at Photography by Lynn and hosted by business owner and photographer Lynn Shupp and her husband Martin Wambold.

“None of us alone can make a big impact, but if we all give a little, we can make a big change,” remarked Shupp as she welcomed guests to the event.

In Carbon County, UWGLV invests in programs that support persons with disabilities, increase access to healthy food and shelter, improve kindergarten readiness for children, and increase access to physical and mental health services, including integrated behavioral health in schools.

“To LIVE United is to be part of a team that’s making a difference in the community and impacting lives,” said Trisha Higgins, a life-long Carbon County resident and member of UWGLV’s Board of Directors.
 
A committee of volunteers from Carbon County is currently reviewing applications from agencies for funding for Fiscal Year 2018-19.