\nlead local United Way into new century<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Allentown, PA, April 30, 2018 \u2013 <\/strong>Inside David Shaffer\u2019s childhood home, two decorations made a lasting impression. One said, \u201cNothing is impossible if you don\u2019t have to do it yourself.\u201d The other read, \u201cIt\u2019s amazing what you can accomplish if you don\u2019t care who gets the credit.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThose two sayings have driven and shaped my life,\u201d reflected Shaffer.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Over the next 12 months, Shaffer, Chairman of Just Born Quality Confections, and his wife Sue will apply that wisdom to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley as co-chairs of the 2018-19 campaign.<\/p>\n \u201cWe look forward to helping the entire community understand our United Way. That\u2019s at the heart of what we\u2019re trying to accomplish this year. United Way has a true mission that gets community agencies to work together toward common goals,\u201d said Sue.<\/p>\n UWGLV\u2019s program investments impact the lives of 60,000 people each year and create opportunities to improve the health, education and safety of everyone in our community. Lifelong Lehigh Valley residents and longtime United Way supporters, David and Sue have committed to raising more funds to support children, families and seniors throughout the region.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are guaranteed to succeed, because standing shoulder to shoulder with us are so many dedicated people in this community. They stepped up to make the 2017 campaign the largest in United Way\u2019s history. Sue and I are going to do everything in our power to convince them to never step down,\u201d said David.<\/p>\n UWGLV raised a record-breaking $15,050,500 in its most recent campaign. The Shaffers not only hope to exceed that amount, they aim to increase awareness of United Way\u2019s work in the community. The Shaffers convened a Campaign Cabinet of business leaders focused on workplace giving as well as created a new grassroots Community Cabinet. The newly created group will engage new United Way donors and focus on a broad-based community-wide campaign.<\/p>\n \u201cUnited Way just celebrated its 100th<\/sup> anniversary. It\u2019s a new century, and we\u2019ve embraced a new way of looking at our community\u2019s most challenging issues. David and Sue have already shown tremendous leadership and dedication toward our next century of serving this community,\u201d said David Lewis, President of UWGLV.<\/p>\n UWGLV raises money and invests in programs to achieve three bold goals: increase the number of third-graders reading on grade level, decrease the number of food insecure residents and increase the number of seniors whose basic needs are met at home.<\/p>\n Mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley<\/strong> Just Born Quality Confections<\/strong> <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>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.\u00a0 We remain committed to these goals and sincerely appreciate the continued support of partners, program providers and donors throughout the Lehigh Valley. <\/strong>www.UnitedWayGLV.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Just Born is a third generation family-owned candy manufacturer since 1923 and the makers of iconic candy brands: PEEPS\u00ae, MIKE AND IKE\u00ae, HOT TAMALES\u00ae and GOLDENBERG’S\u00ae PEANUT CHEWS\u00ae.\u00a0 We are committed to fulfilling our vision to be the most respected confectionery company in the world by being true to our family roots, giving back to the community, being good environmental stewards and creating a culture where people want to work.<\/p>\n
\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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