United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and The Salvation Army of the Lehigh Valley Partner with CAI to Help Families Stay Housed This Holiday Season
Local families will stay safely housed this holiday and winter season thanks to a partnership between United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and The Salvation Army of the Lehigh Valley. Through the CAI United Holiday Rent Assist Program, CAI, a global services firm, has provided funding to support up to 12 families with one-time assistance for rent and/or utilities.
This new program was designed to help families stay safely housed during the winter months when financial pressures often increase. By keeping families stable and preventing housing-related disruption, the program supports long-term well-being for children and strengthen connections with their United Way Community Schools and communities.
“During the holidays, stability matters more than ever. Families deserve to feel safe, supported and able to focus on one another without the fear of losing their home,” said Marci Lesko, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. “We are deeply grateful to CAI and The Salvation Army for standing with families at a time when it truly makes a difference. This support aligns with our long-term goal of strengthening community stability and helping every family build a strong foundation for a better future.”
“Strengthening the fabric of our communities begins with a stable and supportive home environment,” said Tom Salvaggio, president and CEO at CAI. “The CAI United Holiday Rent Assist Program is aimed at helping us all stay focused on what matters most, family. We are honored to continue our work with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and The Salvation Army on this initiative and further our commitment to helping families thrive.”
The CAI United Holiday Rent Assist Program builds on CAI’s over 30-year-long annual Adopt-a-Family initiative with The Salvation Army. It also advances the goals of the CAI United Fund, established in 2024 to invest in family and student engagement initiatives across United Way’s Community Schools Network, by ensuring children have stable home and school environments.
This program continues United Way’s work to strengthen community stability through successful and innovative housing programs, including the Be a Housing Hero initiative in partnership with PPL Foundation, that has supported 164 families since 2023. To date, 100% of participating families have maintained stable housing, prevented eviction and avoided homelessness.
Funding through the CAI United Holiday Rent Assist Program has been distributed immediately to support families this holiday season.
