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As one of the nation’s top-performing local United Ways, volunteers are the key to our success. Volunteering has many benefits:
- Improve your physical and mental health
- Learn new skills and find a sense of purpose
- Nurture new and existing relationships
AmeriCorps
Participate in extended volunteer placements as part of this national service team.
United Way Day of Caring
Sign up for the community’s largest, single-day volunteer effort.
Day of Caring
More than 1,200 volunteers United to complete 3,500 hours of community service at over 50 area nonprofits during the 30th United Way Day of Caring. Together, volunteers contributed more than 6,150 hours of service valued at $195,570 as part of the region’s largest single-day community service initiative. Day of Caring is presented by Crayola in partnership with the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley.
“Our company culture is focused on fostering a giving spirit and helping others. When we work together, the effect is a win-win-win that improves the lives of all involved.“
Rich Wuerthele
Former President & Chief Executive Officer at Crayola
Volunteer Spotlights
Over 2,300 Volunteers UNITE to Transform the Valley in a Single Day of Service at United Way’s 31st Day of Caring, Presented by Crayola
Volunteers from 60 companies and organizations kick off the 2024 United Way campaign during Lehigh Valley’s largest, single-day volunteer effort.
United Way Day of Caring Mobilizes 2,300 Volunteers on Thursday, September 19
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley will celebrate its 31st Day of Caring, presented by Crayola, with approximately 2,300 energetic volunteers completing community service projects at dozens of nonprofits throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties.
