{"id":149980,"date":"2026-06-15T21:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T01:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149980"},"modified":"2026-06-15T21:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T01:13:02","slug":"hundreds-of-corporate-interns-impact-our-nonprofit-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149980","title":{"rendered":"Hundreds of Corporate Interns Impact our Nonprofit Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

Allentown, PA (June 9, 2026) – On Thursday, June 18th<\/sup>, nearly 360 interns from 13 local businesses will convene at 19 local nonprofits for our 8th<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntern Impact Day is more than a volunteer project\u2014it is an investment in the next generation of community-minded leaders,\u201d said Karen Smith, CEO of Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. \u201cThrough 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This event is fully aligned with the Volunteer Center\u2019s mission to connect local nonprofits to resources, demonstrating that community impact starts here.<\/p>\n

2026 Business Teams and Nonprofit Project Sites include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2026 Business Teams<\/strong><\/td>\n2026 Nonprofit Project Sites<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ADP<\/td>\nBrigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School<\/p>\n

The Salvation Army<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Air Products<\/td>\nGood Shepherd Rehabilitation Network<\/p>\n

Habitat for Humanity Hellertown Restore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Barry Isett & Associates<\/td>\nHaven House<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crayola<\/td>\nLehigh Valley Public Media<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Freshpet<\/td>\nSouth Mountain Middle School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Just Born<\/td>\nNew Bethany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lehigh Valley Health Network (part of Jefferson Health)<\/td>\nFamily Connection of Easton Inc<\/p>\n

ProJeCt of Easton<\/p>\n

River Crossing YMCA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mack Trucks<\/td>\nThe Salvation Army Hospitality House<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olympus<\/td>\nHabitat for Humanity Hellertown Restore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PPL<\/td>\nBoys & Girls Club of Allentown<\/p>\n

Joyful Giving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

St. Luke’s University Health Network<\/td>\nLily\u2019s Hope Foundation<\/p>\n

Museum of Indian Culture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Victaulic<\/td>\nBethlehem Emergency Sheltering Inc<\/p>\n

Central STREAM Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Whiting-Turner<\/td>\nRamos Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A special thank you to Intern Impact Day sponsors<\/strong> this year:<\/p>\n

Silver Sponsors:<\/strong> Air Products, Crayola, Freshpet, PPL Corporation and Victaulic<\/p>\n

Bronze Sponsors:<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

Lunch sponsor:<\/strong> St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network<\/p>\n

About Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Through initiatives like Intern Impact Day, we continue to strengthen our community by building bridges between individuals and organizations dedicated to making a difference.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nKaren Smith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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