You Can Help Neighbors Become Changemakers
Your gift helps strengthen neighborhoods across the Lehigh Valley by supporting the people who know their community best and are ready to shape the future.
Too many Lehigh Valley neighbors have been shut out of decisions that shape their communities. Together, we can open doors to real progress.
The way forward begins with connection — and with you. When neighbors join forces, share their experiences, and step into solutions together, real change starts to take hold.
Why Your Support Matters
Cohesion started right here in Allentown’s 1st Ward. We’ve seen what happens when people are underestimated and what’s possible when they’re equipped to lead. Your support helps us partner with residents and leaders to grow changemakers and build thriving, connected communities. Together, we’re investing in:
Youth Development
Helping students, educators, and families gain tools for leadership, emotional growth, and conflict resolution.
Community Engagement
Empowering neighbors to build trust, connect with one another, and lead local solutions.
Civic Leadership Academy
Strengthening residents’ voices as they advocate for safer streets, better housing, and responsive government.
When you give to Cohesion, you’re not just funding programs. You’re helping transform neighborhoods from within.
Your Impact in 2024
With your support this year:
1,150 students across 21 schools participated in Connections Character Education
Parents and educators attended Positive Discipline workshops in 24 schools
Neighbors successfully advocated for safer streets and new housing investments
Community leaders built bridges between residents and city leaders
These stories are proof that connection leads to change.
Help Us Reach More Schools and Neighborhoods in 2025
Our goal is to raise $500,000 by the end of the year to grow our work across the Lehigh Valley.
Your gift today helps expand opportunities for students, families, and neighbors to connect and lead.
Your gift can help:
$25
Bring neighbors together at a free community event
$50
Support two Community Conversations that spark solutions
$100
Expand our reach into more schools and neighborhoods
$500
Strengthen youth leadership programs
$1,000
Strengthen youth leadership programs
Every dollar helps build dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Because of You, Connection Grows
Together, we can build a Lehigh Valley where everyone has a voice and every neighborhood has the chance to thrive.