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Funds raised in this campaign, chaired by CAPTRUST\u2019s Mike Molewski and wife Diane, impacts nearly 250,000 people through Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability.<\/em><\/p>\n Allentown, PA, April 16, 2026 \u2013 <\/strong>United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley supporters raised a record-breaking $27,731,984, marking 16 consecutive years of growth and continued<\/p>\n investment in the region\u2019s most pressing needs. Led by Campaign Co-Chairs CAPTRUST\u2019s Mike Molewski and his wife Diane, this year\u2019s campaign reflects how individuals, organizations and partners across the region continue to step up in response to growing and changing needs with generosity and urgency. When including donations to United Way\u2019s Critical Support Fund and contributions through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, United Way raised $30,436,542 in total.<\/p>\n \u201cAs one of seven children and the first in my family to attend college, I know how hard it is to reach your goals when you\u2019re just trying to make ends meet,\u201d shared Mike. \u201cI was fortunate to receive support from mentors who greatly influenced the path of my life. Diane and I are proud to be a part of the life-changing programs at United Way that empower so many in the Lehigh Valley to achieve their dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n Donors and partners helped connect nearly 43,000 students and families with education resources to support learning and growth, increased community stability by ensuring over 178,000 people had access to food, housing and emergency services and supported nearly 8,000 older adults with healthy aging resources that promote health and connection.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year, our community showed what it means to respond with care and consistency,\u201d said Marci Lesko, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. \u201cWhat stayed true throughout was our responsibility to respond with care and to move at the speed of need. Mike and Diane\u2019s leadership, generosity and long history of dedication helped set the tone for this campaign and inspired others to step up in meaningful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n Altogether, a strong network of partners and donors increased their contributions to the annual campaign, which ran from April 2025 to March 2026. PPL Corp.\u2019s employees, retirees and corporate foundation reinforced their extraordinary commitment by contributing more than<\/p>\n $10,000,000 this year, a first for the local United Way and their fourth consecutive year raising more than $6,000,000 in support of the community. Air Products raised more than $5,000,000,<\/p>\n marking their fifth straight year raising more than $5,000,000. City Center Group, Crayola, CAI, Victaulic, CAPTRUST Financial Advisors \u2013 Allentown and Keel Infrastructure each raised more than $1,000,000.<\/p>\n \u201cUnited Way\u2019s work is made possible by partners, donors and volunteers who continue to show up for this community,\u201d said United Way Board Chair Joe Savage, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Victaulic. \u201cThat kind of responsiveness is built on strong partnerships and deep trust. When challenges intensified for families and nonprofit partners, we stayed steady by providing flexible support, listening closely and acting quickly so people could continue to access the resources they rely on.\u201d<\/p>\n United Way announced the results today during Celebration of Caring, presented by Crayola. The event celebrates and honors organizations and individuals who have made a significant impact in the community in partnership with United Way. Together, their efforts helped improve the lives of nearly 250,000 people across the Greater Lehigh Valley this year. Award recipients included:<\/p>\n PPL LIVE UNITED Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 B. Braun Medical Inc.<\/p>\n Campaign Chairs\u2019 Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Dan and Susan Barnes<\/p>\n Community Builder Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Greater Community Development Corporation<\/p>\n Air Products Leonard Pool Community Impact Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 The Century Promise<\/p>\n Lifetime Achievement Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Robert and Susan Gadomski<\/p>\n Valued community partners in sponsorship for this year\u2019s Celebration of Caring include:<\/p>\n Presenting sponsor <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Crayola<\/p>\n Platinum sponsors <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Dual Temp Company Inc.; PPL Corp.<\/p>\n Bronze sponsors <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 B. Braun Medical Inc.; CAPTRUST Financial Advisors \u2013 Allentown; Keel Infrastructure; Just Born Quality Confections; Turnstone Creative; Victaulic<\/p>\n Pearl sponsors <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 BSI Corporate Benefits; Alvin H. Butz, Inc.; City Center Group; Jim and Sarah Edwards; Good Shepherd Rehabilitation; HNL Lab Medicine; Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health; Lehigh Valley Community Foundation; Quadrant Capital; Quandel Construction Group, LLC; St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network; Truist Bank; Tuskes Homes<\/p>\n Friends of United Way <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Alvernia University; Gallagher Benefits; MCIT; MillerSearles<\/p>\n In-kind contributors <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 ArtsQuest; RichMar Florist; Working Dog Press<\/p>\n For more information about United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and its impact in the community, visit www.UnitedWayGLV.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n United Way fights for the health, safety and education of every person in the Greater Lehigh Valley and envisions communities where every person belongs and every person thrives. We strive to achieve this goal by assessing community needs, raising funds, investing in solutions and mobilizing our community to action. 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\nLaura McHugh<\/p>\n