What does it mean for a community to shine bright?
It means a child walks into their first day of school ready to succeed. It means a family facing a crisis finds someone who picks up the phone. It means a neighbor going through a rough patch finds a path back to stability.
Every day, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley works alongside partners, businesses and community members to make that vision real for 250,000 people across our region.
children and families served through United Way-Supported Education Solutions
older adults Connected to United way-Supported Healthy Aging Solutions
people accessed food, housing, mental health and emergency services
Improving education and academic success so every kid can shine bright.
Creating opportunities and ensuring more families have what they need to shine bright.
Ensuring families facing crisis find stability, connection and hope when they need it most.
Click below to see examples of your impact.
provides several healthy meals for a senior
helps to meet basic needs for a student in a United Way Community School
provides food to a local family for one month
supports older adults with dementia and their caregivers
Together, we achieve more. United Way offers many ways to connect with people who share your passion for our community.
Join a United Way Giving Society and make lifelong connections to community-minded leaders inspired to improve lives.
United Way events are designed to create a sense of community through shared philanthropic values.
in the news
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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley provides funding for more than 25,000 pounds of fruits, vegetables and fresh protein to local food pantries through charitable support from Eli Lilly and Company to United Way Worldwide
Through this initiative, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, a program of Community Action Lehigh Valley, to distribute protein-rich foods to six area food pantries.
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Thirty Years of Impact: The Alliance Playground Program at Central Elementary STREAM Academy Keeps Allentown Kids Connected
A summer tradition for 30 years, the Alliance Playground Program brings Allentown children together for meals, recreation, learning and friendship. The program continues today at Central Elementary STREAM Academy, serving around 100 students daily.
