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Calling All Current and Future Tax-Experts!

December 14, 2021

When I joined United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in the Fall, I was ecstatic to be able to support our local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...

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Impact in Action: Crossing the Digital Divide

November 19, 2021

How many times did you rely on the internet today? How about your computer, laptop or tablet? Imagine having to get through your daily routine,...

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A Conversation with Alicia Atkinson

September 15, 2021

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Alicia Atkinson to the team as Managing Director, Financial Empowerment. Let’s learn a bit...

Financial Empowerment

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Expands Leadership Team with Managing Director of Financial Empowerment

September 9, 2021

The leadership team at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) recently welcomed Alicia Atkinson as Managing Director, Financial Empowerment. PHILADELPHIA, PA...

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Welcome Home: Jamie’s Lubert IDA Story

August 12, 2021

The Lubert Individual Development Account (IDA) Program is one of the most important initiatives in our region to decrease the wealth gap while allowing individuals...

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BRIDGING GAPS: The Work of a Poverty Fighter

June 23, 2021

MEET CHERYL MACKEY, THE WOMAN FIGHTING POVERTY FROM EVERY ANGLE. “Growing up in Philadelphia I always had a sense that United Way was integral in...

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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Announces Free Tax Preparation Programs to Individuals and Families earning less

February 10, 2021

Free and confidential tax services available virtually as tax season gets underway PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) marked the...

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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Announces the J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. Fellowship in Criminal Justice

January 21, 2021

Inaugural J. Gordon Cooney Fellowship in Criminal Justice recipient announced, honoring senior partner of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and former UWGPSNJ Regional Board Chair PHILADELPHIA,...

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4 Reasons why VITA means more than a tax return – it’s empowerment!

February 22, 2019

Piles of paperwork. Hours at the computer. Long visits to the accountant. For most of us, tax season is a hassle we’d rather do without....

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VITA’s got you covered: free tax prep is back for 2019!

February 13, 2019

Tax season is here – a time of year that most of us find a little, well, taxing. And with good reason! It’s time consuming,...

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With transformational giving, donors help people get a slice of the pie

September 21, 2018

by Jane M. Von Bergen, For the Inquirer, Posted: September 21, 2018 When it comes to “transformational gifts,” some multimillion-dollar donors underwrite a building, or a research...

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Letter to the Editor: A vital hunger-fighting program for local families

September 21, 2018

The Reporter, Sep 21, 2018 Back to school season is upon us, and parents everywhere are checking all the necessary supplies off their children’s list—pencils, crayons,...