United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Awarded Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Grant to Support Dementia Caregivers
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has been awarded a $6,000 biannual grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), recognizing our commitment to supporting caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
The funding will support the reintroduction of the Savvy Caregiver Mixer, a social and educational component of the nationally recognized Savvy Caregiver Program. Designed to address isolation and stress among caregivers, the mixers provide meaningful peer connection, skill reinforcement and access to respite care.
Over the next year, the grant will allow United Way to host additional Savvy Caregiver Mixers for up to 100 caregivers, including free respite care made possible through community partnerships. These gatherings strengthen peer support networks, improve caregiver well-being and reinforce practical dementia care skills.
This initiative directly advances United Way’s focus on healthy aging and community resilience, ensuring caregivers feel supported while improving quality of care for individuals living with dementia.