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Aug 26, 2026

Victaulic CEO Rick Bucher and wife named chairs of Lehigh Valley United Way campaign

Victaulic CEO Rick Bucher and his wife Amy named chairs of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley 2026 campaign, launching a new education challenge.

Nearly 1,500 volunteers representing 60 Lehigh Valley Companies volunteered for Day of Caring. PHOTO/UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
Sep 19, 2025

Day of Caring corporate volunteers help 60 area nonprofits

Nearly 1,500 volunteers from 60 Lehigh Valley companies supported 60 nonprofits during United Way’s Day of Caring, contributing 8,200 service hours.

The City of Allentown is offering $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Dec 4, 2024

PPL Foundation awards educational grants in eastern Pa.

Grants have been awarded to nonprofit organizations across eastern Pennsylvania as part of the PPL Foundation’s 2024 Energizing Education grants. 

Jun 9, 2022

Day of Caring planned for June 23

Around 700 local employees and 50 area nonprofits will be participating in the 29th annual Lehigh Valley Day of Caring on June 23.  

Oct 11, 2021

For Women United honoree, volunteering is a way of life

Renae Yeager is a busy woman. Her full-time job is vice president of corporate audit at PPL Corp., a post she has held since 2015. But, during her 38 years with the company it isn’t just her 9-to-5 work that keeps her busy. 

May 20, 2021

Air Products executive to head 2021 Greater Lehigh Valley United Way campaign

Laurie Gostley Hackett, the director of community relations and philanthropy at Air Products will head this year’s campaign.

Sep 14, 2020

City Center makes $1M challenge grant to United Way

The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is kicking off its 2020 campaign with an extra boost. City Center Investment Corp., the company behind much of the development going on in downtown Allentown, pledged a $1 million matching gift through its Building Community initiative.

Jun 5, 2020

United Way of Berks County’s COVID-19 response fund surpasses $1 Million

Nearly 30 organizations and agencies in Berks County have received grants totaling $525,000 from the United Way of Berks County’s COVID-19 Response Fund, with additional grant applications still under review.

Mar 18, 2020

Penn Community Bank, Bucks United Way, establish COVID-19 fund

Penn Community Bank in Perkasie said it is working with United Way of Bucks County to create a Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund to help those who experience a financial crisis from the pandemic.

Oct 16, 2019

Rainy day fails to stop Carbon County’s first Day of Caring

With it being the first ever United Way Day of Caring in Carbon County, it was a pretty big deal and volunteers were excited to get started on four community service projects in the region.

Sep 9, 2019

Victaulic CEO to lead United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley 2019 Campaign.

John Malloy, chairman, president and CEO of Victaulic Co. in Forks Township, has been named, along with his wife Jane, as chair of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2019 Campaign.

Jul 31, 2019

Brooke Smith named CEO of United Way of Lebanon County

The United Way of Lebanon County has named Brooke Smith as its new CEO. She is replacing Kenny Montijo, who left the position in May.