United Way awarded 17-year-old Leon Gonzalez a $5,000 Youth Mental Health Innovation Grant to support his Being Phenom(enal) Program, a mentorship initiative that provides young men with a safe space to express themselves, build confidence, and navigate challenges.
Twenty-one organizations focused on prioritizing mental well-being of young people and directly addressing veterans’ mental health receive funding to develop social-emotional skills, remove barriers to accessing resources and increase awareness.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley won two Emmys at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards for impactful projects that addressed youth mental health and supported local entrepreneurs through the StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competition.
This grant is designed to support innovative projects that prioritize and enhance the mental well-being of young people.
This grant is designed to support programs that directly address veterans’ mental health in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon Counties. A priority of this grant opportunity is to support veterans in rural communities.
United Way and Resilient Lehigh Valley’s conference highlighted the urgent need for mental health services, aiming to expand support for children, families and veterans.
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: Lycan Media is empowering underrepresented youth through the LYCANS Initiative and innovative media projects, fostering a brighter future for the community.
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: The Thrive Hub empowers underrepresented youth for academic and career success, minimizing student loan debt and maximizing opportunities.
United Way and partners led discussions on the region’s mental health crisis from a medical system perspective, the impact on the educational system and suicide trends.
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: The Fine Feather Foundation supports youth mental health through art. With United Way’s Fund for Racial Justice and Equity grant, their summer camp saw 98% attendance, showcasing art’s healing power.