United Way supporters help to improve the lives of well over 130,000 people in our community every year.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley identifies the region’s most pressing challenges and mobilizes the community to address their root causes – bringing together hundreds of partners – businesses, nonprofits, government leaders, schools and donors.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley identifies the community’s greatest challenges and creates lasting, measurable results by investing in solutions in Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability:
students and families served through United Way-Supported Education Solutions
Seniors Connected to resources through United way-Supported Healthy Aging Solutions
Residents accessed food, housing, mental health and emergency services
“When United Way, local companies and nonprofit agencies work together, the effect is a win-win-win that improves the lives of all involved.”
Rich Wuerthele
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer at Crayola
in the news
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Names Marci Lesko to Chief Executive Officer Starting June 2024
Lesko currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and will succeed President David Lewis, who is stepping back after 36 years with United Way.
United Way Community Schools Improve Academic Growth and Attendance among Students
Students demonstrate math and literacy growth across all 33 United Way Community Schools.