On 211 Day, we recognize PA 211’s role in connecting people to critical support. In 2025, 15,390 connections were made to housing, food, health care and utility resources as demand for assistance continued to rise across the region.
The new “Powered by PPL” initiative acknowledges decades of support for Community Stability programs that reach more than 100,000 people each year.
Funding through the CAI United Holiday Rent Assist Program will help stabilize families with emergency rental and utility assistance.
More than 75 donors commit $600,000 as coordinated support strengthens food providers and expands access to essential items.
Partners aim to raise $500,000 to strengthen emergency food access and deliver rapid relief to families in need.
The seasonal “warming” station at YMCA Allentown will open by September 30 for residents of the Jordan Creek homeless encampment.
United Way partners with American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter, Safe Harbor Easton and Greater Shiloh Church to provide direct assistance to those displaced by the March 22 fire.
United Way partners with City of Allentown, American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter, Community Action Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Conference of Churches and Salvation Army to provide direct assistance.
PA 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects people to essential services like housing, food, healthcare and more—24/7/365.
United Way collaborates with partners to initiate emergency response fund to support 30 residents affected by the December 26 Allentown fire.