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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Comcast and United Way Announce Expansion of Digital Navigator Support to Help Connect More Greater Philadelphians to the Internet

October 4, 2023

Residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties Will Soon Be Able to Dial 2-1-1 to Receive Digital Support from Trained & Trusted Community Partners;...

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Generocity via WURD: Strings attached: Philanthropy and BIPOC organizations

August 30, 2023

In the summer of 2020, Crystal Cubbage wrote more grants than she ever did in any other given cycle....

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What Else Can We Do to Help?

August 23, 2023

What else can we do to help is what Dionne and Kris ask themselves every year when launching into a new Workplace Campaign season. Going...

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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Appoints New Regional Board Members

August 21, 2023

New members bring a wealth of expertise and experience in the labor, financial, philanthropic, and legal fields to strengthen United Way’s mission. PHILADELPHIA, PA (August...

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Bridging the Past and the Future

August 13, 2023

For more than 100 years, supporters like you have helped fuel, fund, and scale solutions to tackle our region’s biggest issues. While United Way’s business...