In 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Global Age-Friendly Cities Project. In the United States, more than three dozen communities representing more than a dozen states are enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This project brought together cities from around the world that were interested in supporting healthy aging. An age-friendly community is one where seniors can feel safe, valued, and appreciated. Buildings have automatic door openers and elevators, and sidewalks are well lit and safe to walk through and community centers, libraries and grocery stores are easily accessible. In Pennsylvania, the following cities have enrolled in the efforts to make their cities Age-Friendly Communities, Allegheny County, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. In an age-friendly community a person's age doesn't define who they are and what they are capable of. 

If your company is interested in the Gatekeepers Program , you will be provided with tailored training sessions to fit the unique situations and needs of your business.

Your employees will learn to identify and anonymously report the cautionary signs of physical, emotional and mental risks potentially affecting Lehigh Valley seniors.

Becoming a Gatekeeper Trained Organization increases the social responsibility and positioning of your business, while building and nurturing relationships within the community.

Complete our online form to BECOME A GATEKEEPER 

"I am unable to cook meals on my own. I am in a wheelchair. Meals on Wheels helps me to be able to stay independent in my home. I look forward to seeing them and would miss them if Meals on Wheels did not come." - Shirley, Zionsville, PA

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Membership to United Way's Alliance on Aging is free and member benefits include conferences, research, information and referral services, benefit acquisition services, public policy advocacy and learning sessions throughout the year. Invest in United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley today to keep services like these available to the community.