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.
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 United Way’s Fund for Racial Justice and Equity supports initiatives like the Lehigh Valley Black Church Housing Alliance (LVBCHA) to close the racial wealth gap. LVBCHA empowers families through financial education and homeownership counseling, helping over 800 participants last year take steps toward generational wealth.
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: Vet Beds is transforming veterans’ lives and empowering their independence by offering life skills training, housing and family support.
Newly released data representing the Greater Lehigh Valley shows an increase in requests for housing, utilities, food and mental health supports.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8-10 weeks during the summer.
Lafayette College in Easton has joined forces with Paxinosa Elementary School, a United Way Community School, to support their food pantry needs.
AmeriCorps VISTAs took food orders, prepared meals and greeted dozens of shelter guests during their MLK Day of Service project.