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Upcoming Events

United Way Celebration of Caring
Join us at Zoellner Arts Center on April 30 for Celebration of Caring, where we'll celebrate and thank United Way supporters for building a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley. Special recognition will also be given to WLC's Philanthropist of the Year. 

Lehigh Valley Women's Summit 
WLC, along with Cedar Crest College and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber's Women's Business Council, will co-host the Lehigh Valley Women's Summit on June 3 at Cedar Crest College. This year's event will feature breakout sessions, workshops and a special appearance by keynote speaker, Marlo Thomas. For more information, or to volunteer at the event please contact Danielle Joseph at 484.226.0128 or visit lehighvalleychamber.org.

Lehigh Valley Auto Show
Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association is a proud partner of United Way. Please consider joining them at the Lehigh Valley Auto Show on Wednesday, March 19 at Lehigh University. RSVP by March 10. For more information or to register online visit glvautoshow.org.
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
Central Elementary School in Allentown - Volunteer with enrichment activities.
  • Donations needed: Books and board games for raffle baskets, children's clothing, tissues and snacks. 
If interested, contact Val Lane at [email protected].

Lincoln Elementary School - Volunteer to mentor a child.
  • Donations needed: Children's clothing (pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets size medium thru extra-large, socks and size small underwear), raffle tickets, monetary donations to assist with purchasing SmartBoards in the classroom.
Contact Lisa Regan, 610.866.8727 ext. 14902 or [email protected]

WLC Marketing & Development Committees - Join a WLC committee to assist with event planning, website development, social media and communicating WLC's message. 
WLC Signature Projects
Lincoln Elementary School
WLC funds 100% of the out-of-school enrichment programs for the lowest-performing students at Lincoln Elementary. A recent assessment of these students showed that with WLC's support:
  • 84% of students improved their classroom participation
  • 79% of student showed improved confidence
  • 74% of students improved academically 
WLC funds 55% of the out-of- school enrichment programs open to all Lincoln Elementary students. Spring 2014 programs include:
  • Bricks4Kidz - A science and engineering program.
  • Glam Squad - A program that teaches conflict resolution and self-esteem building for girls.
  • An integrated arts and conservation program offered by the Baum School of Art and Wildlands Conservancy.

Central Elementary School

With WLC's support...

  • 95 families received assistance at Thanksgiving
  • Family Science Night - The event had maxed out at attendance. Students and their families were able to participate in four different hands-on science experiments.
  • The last Book Blast had record attendance of over 260 participants.

This spring, WLC will support the following programs at Central Elementary School:

  • Reading support
  • Math support
  • Bricks4Kidz - NASA-theme science and engineering program
  • Baum School of Art -  Recyclable arts projects
  • Young Playwright's Lab - Afterschool literacy and performing arts enrichment
  • Da Vinci Science Center Science Club
  • "Recyclable arts projects" with the Baum School of Art
Join Women's Leadership Council 
WLC
Women's Leadership Council (WLC) is a donor group supporting the community goals of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) by improving the lives of women and children through philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteerism.  Their mission is to mobilize women to become powerful leaders, and to recognize them for their efforts. For more information about joining WLC contact Bridget Smay at [email protected].
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