Home /The Latest/Category: United Way

Category: United Way

Filter by Category or Tag

United Way

Five Takeaways from the 2024 OpportUNITY Summit

May 30, 2024

Meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight; it requires tenacity and commitment. It requires us to persevere in the face of adversity. But what happens when challenges...

United Way

Empowering Dreams with a Matched Savings Program

May 23, 2024

Stability has always been a top priority for Akirah. Having moved more than 20 times before the age of 25, she was determined to provide...

United Way

Partnerships Propel Prosperity

May 9, 2024

In the 2023 fiscal year, United Way introduced a new way of investing in people, communities, and partners. Through the Partnership Grant Program (PGP), United...

United Way

Explore our 2023 Impact Report

May 6, 2024

Dear Friends, We are grateful for your support. As we reflect on the last year, we are inspired by the many individuals, businesses, and community...

United Way

New Research and Insights on Family Stability and Benefit Access in Philadelphia

April 30, 2024

Imagine your family is struggling, and you are trying to apply for benefits to make ends meet. The benefits application is online, but your only...

United Way

Meet the Keynote: Xavier McElrath-Bey

March 7, 2024

We are thrilled to welcome Xavier McElrath-Bey as the 2024 OpportUNITY Summit Keynote Speaker. Xavier McElrath-Bey is a champion for the human rights of incarcerated...

United Way

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces Harry McCloskey as Chief Operating Officer

March 4, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA – United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) announces Harry McCloskey, PhD as its new Chief Operating Officer. Leveraging a...

United Way

In conversation with Harry McCloskey

March 4, 2024

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Harry McCloskey to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Learn a bit more about...

United Way

7 Things You Made Possible in 2023

December 20, 2023

What an impactful year! As the year comes to an end, we reflect upon the memorable highlights and measurable impact of our work in 2023—all...

United Way

Philadelphia Inquirer: Philly’s wealthiest neighborhoods have median incomes that are $100,000 more than the poorest areas.

December 11, 2023

Philadelphia’s Fairhill and Fishtown neighborhoods are separated by a little over two miles — and about $100,000. That’s according to new figures from the U.S....

United Way

Unreasonable in our pursuit to end poverty.

December 6, 2023

Last week, board members, donors, and local leaders gathered for a special conversation with Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality and former co-owner of New...

United Way

Philadelphia Citizen: A Memo to Madam Mayor: Collaboration is Key to Philly’s future

November 6, 2023

We represent the voices of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. We urge the incoming...