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City Center Allentown President and wife to lead United Way fundraising efforts.
Allentown, PA, August 31, 2020 – J.B. Reilly, President of City Center Investment Corporation, and his wife Kathleen will co-chair the 2020 campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV).
“As long-time supporters of United Way, we’re honored to be co-chairs of this campaign. Given the extraordinary circumstances this year with the pandemic, our community needs are greater than ever, and we need United Way’s leadership more than ever. When you support United Way, you’re going to see that the community gets the biggest possible impact of your generosity,” said J.B. Reilly.
Through the 2020 campaign, United Way will raise funds to meet community members’ basic needs such as housing through critical services in the areas of education, emergency services, food access and healthy aging.
“We’re asking long-time and new supporters of United Way to dig deep and do the most that they can do. This really is the year to step up in the biggest way possible, so that we can get support into the communities that need it most,” added Kathleen Reilly.
Reports estimate that at least 40% of households in the Greater Lehigh Valley are facing serious financial instability and food insecurity following the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It will take months, maybe even years, for our families to recover from the pandemic, and I can’t think of anyone better to rally support than J.B. and Kathleen. They are truly devoted to building our community and providing those critical resources for our children, families and older adults,” said David Lewis, President of UWGLV.
With a shared passion for enhancing life in the Lehigh Valley, J.B. and Kathleen have partnered to make a difference for students, residents, organizations and businesses in and around Allentown, Pennsylvania, their hometown. J.B. and Kathleen have been recognized for their longstanding support of various local organizations, including the YMCA, The Baum School of Art, the Boys & Girls Club, Valley Youth House, and
Communities in Schools to name a few. The couple’s philanthropic support recently helped establish the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.
J.B. has 30 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate development and planning, finance management and law. His extensive mixed-use development and community partnerships in downtown Allentown through City Center Investment Corp. have been instrumental in the city’s revitalization.
J.B. and Kathleen have been active with a wide array of regional community and charitable organizations for more than 25 years. J.B. is a trustee of Lafayette College, a former trustee of DeSales University and a former board member and chair of Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Kathleen has a passion for education and supporting the well-being of children. She serves as a trustee of DeSales University and The Baum School of Art. Kathleen is a former trustee of Moravian Academy and former member of the Tocqueville Society’s Advisory Cabinet. She and J.B. have three grown children, Maggie, Tricia and Jack.
United Way’s annual campaign runs through March 31, 2021.
Mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
The mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is to provide the leadership, convene the partnerships, and develop the resources and solutions that improve our community. We remain committed to these goals and sincerely appreciate the continued support of partners, program providers and donors throughout the Lehigh Valley. www.UnitedWayGLV.org
About City Center Allentown:
City Center Allentown is a major mixed-use development that is helping transform downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, into one of America’s most vibrant urban communities and a regional center of excellence for business, culture and city living. With Allentown’s new arena, PPL Center, at its core, City Center includes more than 1.8 million square feet among five Class A office towers, the Renaissance Allentown Hotel, six residential communities, upscale retail and restaurant space and a coworking space called Velocity. City Center’s total investment in downtown Allentown is $588 million, with another $100 million under development and $310 million in the planning stages. In 2017, the Downtown Allentown Revitalization District was honored with a Global Award of Excellence by the Urban Land Institute (ULI).
Information provided to TVL by:
Laura McHugh
Associate Vice President, Communications and Media Relations
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Celebrating 100 years of service to the Lehigh Valley.
1110 American Parkway NE Suite F-120 Allentown, PA 18109
www.unitedwayglv.org
