United Way supporters help to improve the lives of well over 175,000 people in our community every year.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley identifies the region’s most pressing challenges and mobilizes the community to address their root causes – bringing together hundreds of partners – businesses, nonprofits, government leaders, schools and donors.
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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley identifies the community’s greatest challenges and creates lasting, measurable results by investing in solutions in Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability:
children and families served through United Way-Supported Education Solutions
Seniors Connected to resources through United way-Supported Healthy Aging Solutions
people accessed food, housing, mental health and emergency services
“When United Way, local companies and nonprofit agencies work together, the effect is a win-win-win that improves the lives of all involved.”
Rich Wuerthele
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer at Crayola
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in the news
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Community Groups Unite to Launch Hamilton Street Fire Fund to Support Displaced Families
United Way, Community Action Lehigh Valley, The Salvation Army and River Crossing YMCA collaborate with partners to initiate emergency response fund to support 21 residents affected by the Allentown fire.
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United Way Announces Chris Martin and Martin Guitar Will Chair 2024 Campaign
Martin and team will lead United Way’s largest fundraising effort to advance education, healthy aging and community stability throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley.