\n Record-breaking 100th Anniversary Campaign<\/strong><\/em>
\n Contributions exceed $15 million<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Center Valley, PA, April 18, 2018 \u2013 Supporters of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) celebrated the organization\u2019s 100th anniversary with a record-breaking 2017-18 campaign totaling $15,050,500. Campaign co-chairs Bill and Denise Spence announced the total at the annual Celebration of Caring at DeSales University.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so proud and thankful for the giving spirit partners demonstrate year after year. Their generosity helps to encourage, inspire and make a difference in the lives of 60,000 people each year,\u201d said Bill Spence, CEO of PPL and 2017-18 Campaign Co-chair.<\/p>\n
The 2017-18 campaign total represented a $3 million increase from the 2016-17 campaign. UWGLV will invest all funding in health and human services and pursue bold goals in the areas of education, food access and healthy aging. All money raised in the Greater Lehigh Valley is invested into programming in Northampton, Lehigh and Carbon counties. More than 400 corporations and 19,000 individuals contributed to the 2017-18 campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been overwhelmed by the depth of your generosity this year. At the heart of the United Way effort are the hearts of the generous people in our community. They show us that actions speak louder than words,\u201d said Campaign Co-chair Denise Spence.<\/p>\n
More than 400 people attended the Celebration of Caring hosted by The Peak TV\u2019s Ashley Russo and featuring B104\u2019s Mike Kelly and Steph Wells. The event took place on the date of UWGLV\u2019s 100th Anniversary.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we commemorate this milestone, your steadfast support strengthens our ability to invest in the future of our community,\u201d remarked UWGLV President David Lewis. \u201cThanks to people like you, your United Way will continue to meet the Greater Lehigh Valley\u2019s ever-changing needs to create a brighter future for every single person.\u00a0 \u00a0We look forward to the next century of working together toward our common goal to create a healthy, educated and safe community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bill and Denise Spence introduced the 2018-19 Campaign Co-chairs, David and Sue Shaffer.<\/p>\n
\u201cDavid and Sue have been tremendous supporters of our United Way for many years and we wish you the best of luck as you lead United Way into the next century,\u201d said Bill Spence.<\/p>\n
UWGLV honored the following companies and individuals at Celebration of Caring:<\/strong> For more information on the award winners, visit www.unitedwayglv.org<https:\/\/ Valued community partners in sponsorship for this year\u2019s event included:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nAir Products<\/strong> \u2013 LIVE UNITED Award
\nSt. Luke\u2019s University Health Network<\/strong> \u2013 Campaign Chairman\u2019s Award
\nMiller-Keystone Blood Center<\/strong> \u2013 Air Products Leonard Pool Impact Award
\nRob Franklin, IBEW Local 375<\/strong> \u2013 Labor Achievement Award
\nASR Media Productions<\/strong> \u2013 Community Building Award
\nMike Molewski<\/strong> \u2013 Campaign Volunteer Award
\nTrisha Higgins<\/strong> \u2013 Carbon County Champion Award
\nMaeve Yanes<\/strong> \u2013 TeenWorks\u2122 “Making a Difference” Award
\nValerie Lane<\/strong> \u2013 Women United \u201cBetsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year\u201d Award<\/p>\n
\nPresenting sponsor \u2013 Dual Temp Company Inc.<\/strong>
\nGold sponsor \u2013 Crayola<\/strong>
\nBronze sponsors \u2013 Brown-Daub Dealerships, Da Vinci Science<\/strong> Center<\/strong>, Highmark Blue Shield, Just Born, Inc., Lafayette Ambassador Bank, lehighvalleylive.com<\/a> + The Express-Times<\/strong>
\nMedia sponsors \u2013 UGI Utilities, Inc.<\/strong>
\nIn-kind sponsors \u2013 AmericaVen, Anthony Limousine, ASR Media Productions, KLO Events, Penn Beer Sales & Service, RichMar Florist, Volpe\u2019s Sports Bar, Working Dog Press<\/strong>
\nInformation provided to TVL by:
\nLaura McHugh
\nDirector, Communications and Media Relations
\nUnited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
\nCelebrating 100 years of service to the Lehigh Valley.
\n1110 American Parkway NE\u00a0\u00a0Suite F-120 \u00a0Allentown, PA 18109
\nwww.unitedwayglv.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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