Allentown, PA (June 9, 2026) – On Thursday, June 18th, nearly 360 interns from 13 local businesses will convene at 19 local nonprofits for our 8th annual Intern Impact Day managed by Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. The day will kick off at Coca-Cola Park at 8:00 a.m. and from there the interns will head to their project sites.
Intern Impact Day is designed to connect summer interns from local businesses with area nonprofits by volunteering for meaningful service projects. This initiative not only supports community organizations but also fosters a deeper connection between interns and the Lehigh Valley region.
“Intern Impact Day is more than a volunteer project—it is an investment in the next generation of community-minded leaders,” said Karen Smith, CEO of Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. “Through hands-on service with 19 local nonprofit organizations, interns gain a deeper understanding of the issues impacting our region while building relationships, leadership skills, and a lasting connection to the Lehigh Valley.
For businesses, Intern Impact Day serves as a valuable networking environment where interns collaborate side by side, creating professional connections and lasting friendships. By engaging interns in community service, companies help establish a stronger intern engagement and an increase in awareness of corporate social responsibility.
This event is fully aligned with the Volunteer Center’s mission to connect local nonprofits to resources, demonstrating that community impact starts here.
2026 Business Teams and Nonprofit Project Sites include:
| 2026 Business Teams | 2026 Nonprofit Project Sites |
| ADP | Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School
The Salvation Army |
| Air Products | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Habitat for Humanity Hellertown Restore |
| Barry Isett & Associates | Haven House |
| Crayola | Lehigh Valley Public Media |
| Freshpet | South Mountain Middle School |
| Just Born | New Bethany |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network (part of Jefferson Health) | Family Connection of Easton Inc
ProJeCt of Easton River Crossing YMCA |
| Mack Trucks | The Salvation Army Hospitality House |
| Olympus | Habitat for Humanity Hellertown Restore |
| PPL | Boys & Girls Club of Allentown
Joyful Giving |
| St. Luke’s University Health Network | Lily’s Hope Foundation
Museum of Indian Culture |
| Victaulic | Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Inc
Central STREAM Academy |
| Whiting-Turner | Ramos Elementary School |
A special thank you to Intern Impact Day sponsors this year:
Silver Sponsors: Air Products, Crayola, Freshpet, PPL Corporation and Victaulic
Bronze Sponsors: ADP, Barry Isett & Associates, Just Born, Mack Trucks, Lehigh Valley Health Network (a part of Jefferson Health), Lehigh Valley Economic Development, Olympus and Whiting-Turner
Lunch sponsor: St. Luke’s University Health Network
About Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
For over 35 years, Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has served as a capacity builder, resource provider, and connector for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals committed to community engagement. Our mission is to enhance nonprofit impact by serving as the community connection that promotes volunteerism and prepares tomorrow’s leaders.
Intern Impact Day is another means of demonstrating our commitment to community engagement by connecting local business interns with area nonprofits through meaningful service projects and encouraging long-term engagement in the Lehigh Valley.
Through initiatives like Intern Impact Day, we continue to strengthen our community by building bridges between individuals and organizations dedicated to making a difference.
Information provided to TVL by:
Karen Smith
