Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

06/19/2026

Today on Juneteenth, we joined RCDC to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Resurrected Life Children’s Academy in Allentown.

LVCF Vice President of Community Investments Megan Barnes Briggs had the opportunity to speak about the power of investing in children and community. We’re especially proud that this project represents LVCF’s first impact investment, helping bring this vision for expanded early childhood education to life.

Congratulations to RCDC and all the partners who made this milestone possible. Together, we’re investing in a stronger future for the next generation.

06/19/2026

In recognition of Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. As we honor this important day of freedom, reflection, and progress, we encourage our community to learn about and celebrate the significance of Juneteenth

06/18/2026

This week, LVCF’s Robyn Weaver and Mariska van Aalst attended a PBS39 Lehigh Valley Public Media networking event hosted by Common Threads podcast host Megan Frank. Megan shared how becoming a mother made her crave a community of women to share wisdom and support. That experience inspired her to create Common Threads, a space for local women to share their perspectives and personal stories and to focus on the things that connect us all. The energy in the room was electric—a great reminder of how powerful the community of women in the Lehigh Valley truly is.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to the seven nonprofit organizations receiving 2026 grants from the George T. Walker Charitable Fund at the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. This year, the Fund awarded a total of $393,230, continuing George T. Walker’s legacy of supporting organizations that provide compassionate care and essential services. Learn more about the grantees and Walker’s enduring impact on our community: https://www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org/lvcf-walker-fund-sends-grants-to-nonprofits/

06/17/2026

Thanks PNC! A LVCF contingent having a fun night taking in the Iron Pigs game with PNC's Terry McMahon.

06/12/2026

Congratulations on receiving an impact loan, thank you for the partnership Rising Tide Loan Fund.

🎉Congratulations to KR Early Learning Center in Allentown, for receiving funding through Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for the expansion of their business!
Thank you Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for working with Rising Tide Community Loan Fund to support high-quality, affordable childcare in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

06/10/2026

We're excited to welcome Jamie Popp to the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation team as our new Program Officer, Early Childhood! Jamie brings more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education and a deep commitment to strengthening opportunities for children and families across our region. In her new role, Jamie will help advance initiatives that strengthen early childhood education and childcare systems throughout the Lehigh Valley. Learn more about Jamie and her work at LVCF: https://bit.ly/3Qv5cPK

06/07/2026

Last night's rain didn't dampen the spirit of Good Shepherd's Gala in the Garden. LVCF's staffers Michael Wilson (l.) and Mariska van Aaslt (r.) took time out to snap this pic with LVCF board members Lindsay Watson and Anne Baum. It was an inspiring program of hope and resilience.

06/05/2026

LVCF 2026 Philanthropy Awards | We were honored to gather with donors, professional advisors, nonprofit leaders, community partners, and friends of LVCF for our Board of Associates 2026 Spring Meeting and Awards Program on May 28. Congratulations to David Torrey and the Torrey Family Fund, recipients of the 2026 Vision in Philanthropy Award, and Edward J. Lentz, Esq. of Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., recipient of the 2026 Service to Philanthropy Award. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate philanthropy, partnership, and the people helping strengthen the Lehigh Valley for generations to come. Learn more and see all the photos at: https://bit.ly/4uTcig1

06/04/2026

This week, LVCF'S Megan Barnes Briggs had the opportunity to represent the Foundation and Allentown Works at the EDA Workforce Convening, where she joined workforce and economic development leaders from across the country to discuss strategies for building and sustaining impactful partnerships. Thank you to the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Jobs for the Future (JFF), the Recompete Community of Practice, and all of the grantees and partners who came together to share insights, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration.

Megan was proud to connect with fellow Allentown Works partners and colleagues, including Trevor Tormann, Sarah Lutz, Dipal Kapadia, Ed.D., ITIL, and Yusuf Dahl, while highlighting the innovative work happening in the Greater Lehigh Valley region. Events like these strengthen our collective ability to create pathways to quality employment and ensure long-term success for the communities we serve. Allentown Works