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The Philadelphia Tribune: United Way launches initiative to build equitable entrepreneurship ecosystem

November 17, 2021

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has launched an effort to build an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Built By Philly initiative is...

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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launches Built by Philly; Announces $750,000 Investment from JPMorgan Chase to

November 16, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA – To mark National Entrepreneurs’ Day, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) kicked off the next phase of its...

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Eagles Character Playbook LIVE

October 21, 2021

Character Playbook is an NFL and United Way-sponsored program that teaches middle school students about cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships in the game, in the...

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A Conversation with Michael Banks

August 4, 2021

As one of the priorities in the City’s inclusive growth plan, “Growing with Equity,” a team of local stakeholders—including United Way of Greater Philadelphia and...

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Comprehensive Report Identifies Current Gaps and Critical Steps to Level the Playing Field for Entrepreneurs of Color in Philadelphia

July 23, 2021

Local Entities Seek to Address Fundamental Barriers to Wealth Faced by BIPOC-Owned Businesses and Identify Concrete Course of Action Forward PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an...

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Minority Entrepreneurship: The Fight For Opportunity

March 9, 2021

COVID-19 has impacted small businesses throughout our region, and throughout the country. Nearly all small businesses have felt the effects, but minority entrepreneurs have been...

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Reimaging Postsecondary Education in a COVID-19 World

August 21, 2020

United Way’s Dr. Nikia Owens, PHD, Managing Director of Financial Empowerment and Carniesha Kwashie, MS, Director, Job Opportunities Investment Network (JOIN), were recently published in...

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Camden Works, announced in September 2018, launches—Courier Post

October 30, 2019

Camden Works, a program meant to connect city residents with jobs that was first announced more than a year ago and originally slated to be up and...

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Strengthening Philadelphia’s Economy Through Partnerships

June 26, 2018

At a recent event hosted by our Impact Partner, Clarifi, two women spoke about their experiences before they went through the organization’s financial bootcamp. What...

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NBC10 Broke in Philly Series: Lubert IDA Program

June 25, 2018

NBC10 Broke in Philly Series: Lubert IDA Program We’re taking a closer look at families experiencing financial hardship. It’s part of our Broke in Philly...

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Lyft and 2-1-1 join forces to drive Impact

June 8, 2018

When Jan, a single mother of three, learned she finally landed an interview for the job she desperately needs to make ends meet, she immediately...

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Philly’s New Workforce Strategy: What Makes this One Different, and Why We’re On-Board

February 20, 2018

With a population on the rise, the job market expanding and economic development increasing, Philadelphia is in the midst of transformation. And while a good...