United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $26,231,833 to Improve Lives for a Stronger Greater Lehigh Valley
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley supporters raised $26,231,833, marking 15 consecutive years of growth and significant investment in the region’s most pressing needs. Led by Campaign Chair Chris Martin and Martin Guitar, the campaign’s success reflects the unwavering generosity and dedication of local donors, volunteers and corporate partners.
“I’ve been involved in supporting United Way since I was a kid, so serving as this year’s Campaign Chair was a full-circle moment,” shared Chris Martin, Executive Chairman of C. F. Martin & Co. “I am incredibly proud to see how this community rallied together to make real change. It’s been an honor to witness the generosity and compassion that defines the Greater Lehigh Valley.”
United Way announced the results today during Celebration of Caring, presented by Crayola. The event celebrates the collaborative spirit and lasting impact achieved through the dedication of organizations, donors, volunteers and partners who helped improve the lives of more than 200,000 people across the Greater Lehigh Valley this year.
“This year, our network of deeply invested donors and partners connected over 41,000 students and families with the tools to succeed in school and life, supported almost 9,500 older adults and caregivers through programs that promote health and social connection and ensured nearly 110,000 people had access to food, housing, mental health care and emergency services,” said Marci Lesko, Chief Executive Officer of United Way. “We’re especially grateful to Chris Martin for his inspiring leadership as Campaign Chair and for bringing together the people and partnerships needed to make this year such a success.”
Altogether, a strong network of partners and donors increased their contributions to the annual campaign, which ran from April 2024 to March 2025. PPL Corp.’s employees, retirees and corporate foundation contributed more than $7,000,000 this year—a first for our United Way and their third consecutive year raising over $6,000,000. Air Products raised more than $6,000,000, marking their fourth straight year raising more than $5,000,000. CAI, City Center Group and Crayola each raised more than $1,000,000.
“United Way’s mission is only possible because of the dedication of our partners, donors and volunteers who show up year after year to lift up their neighbors and strengthen the community,” stated United Way Board Chair Joe Savage, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Victaulic. “Together, we are providing hope, stability and opportunity to everyone who calls the Greater Lehigh Valley home.”
During the event, guests were treated to a special musical showcase featuring Martin Guitar artists, adding a unique and memorable touch to the evening filled with gratitude and community. The celebration also included the presentation of five awards recognizing the outstanding commitment of dedicated organizations and community leaders to United Way’s mission:
PPL LIVE UNITED Award – Dual Temp Company Inc.
Campaign Chair’s Award – Vince and Michelle Sorgi
Community Builder Award – Slate Belt Angels
Air Products Leonard Pool Impact Award – Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Lifetime Achievement Award – Lee and Dolly Butz
Valued community partners in sponsorship for this year’s Celebration of Caring include:
Presenting sponsor – Crayola
Platinum sponsor – Dual Temp Company Inc.
Gold sponsor –PPL Corp.
Bronze sponsors – Capital Blue Cross; Just Born Quality Confections
Pearl sponsors – Alvin H. Butz, Inc., Fulton Bank; Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health; Quadrant Capital
Friends of United Way – Equinox Benefits Consulting; Moravian University
In-kind contributors – ArtsQuest Center; ASR Media; Rich Mar Florist; Social T. Marketing & PR; Working Dog Press
For more information about United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and its impact in the community, visit www.UnitedWayGLV.org.