United Way and Brown-Daub Dealerships Celebrate Donor Commitment to Building Stronger Communities
Last month, Ana Rodriguez, a production line worker at Just Born Quality Confections, was named the Grand Prize winner in United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2024 Campaign incentive drawing. As the Grand Prize winner, Ana had the choice between a leased 2025 Hyundai Elantra or a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of Brown-Daub Dealerships—and she chose the cash prize.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Ana is the 11th of 16 children. As a single mother raising two sons, she relied on her local Boys & Girls Club for after-school care and homework support. Thanks to her perseverance and the support she received, both of her sons went on to graduate from Kutztown University in 2011 and 2016. Today, Ana is passionate about education and empowering mothers and families. Through Just Born’s workplace campaign, she proudly supports United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to help organizations like the Boys & Girls Club continue to offer critical support to families in need. Ana plans to save her prize for something special and is considering a family trip back to the Dominican Republic to share her roots with her children and grandchildren.
As a long-time member of United Way’s Cornerstone Society—25 generous and deeply committed partners contributing $100,000 or more annually—Brown-Daub Dealerships remains one of United Way’s most dedicated supporters, helping to strengthen the community year-round. For nearly 15 years, Brown-Daub has provided a significant incentive prize of $10,000 cash or a new vehicle for donors who contributed to the campaign at a certain level, which encouraged individuals to give more.
“Partners like Brown-Daub are essential to our community’s success, and we’re grateful for their ongoing commitment to philanthropy,” said Paul Hurd, Chief Philanthropy Officer at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. “For nearly two decades, Brown-Daub and their employees have helped fuel meaningful change across our region, and we deeply appreciate their continued generosity.”
“Brown-Daub and my family have been partnered with United Way forever,” shared Tom Daub, President, Brown-Daub Dealerships. “We’re deeply committed to education and healthy aging, two of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s key initiatives, making our partnership a perfect fit.”
Individuals who contributed at least $365 to United Way’s 2024 Campaign were entered to win one of four incentive prizes:
- Grand Prize: $10,000 or a leased 2025 Hyundai Elantra provided by Brown-Daub Dealerships, presented to Ana Rodriguez
- First Prize: $2,500 in Wegmans gift cards, presented to Saramma Hoffman of PPL Corp.
- Second Prize: Lehigh Valley IronPigs Dugout Suite courtesy of BSI Corporate Benefits, presented to Walter (Wally) Nelson of Air Products
- Third Prize: Martin Guitar valued at $1,799, presented to Kelly Blanar of Air Products
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley extends its heartfelt thanks to Brown-Daub Dealerships, Wegmans Food Markets, BSI Corporate Benefits and Martin Guitar for supporting the spirit of giving and driving lasting impact in our community.
