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Metro Philadelphia: New center aims to address Philly’s nonprofit racial equity

September 6, 2022

      Long before diversity, equity and inclusion became buzzwords, Kelly Woodland was trying to recruit people of color to majority-white institutions and posing...

A Message from the President

September 1, 2022

As we commemorate Black Philanthropy Month, it is with great pride that I share an update on your United Way’s efforts to support a more...

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

August 24, 2022

Dear Friend, At United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, establishing a culture rich in diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our...

In conversation with Kelly Woodland

August 23, 2022

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Kelly Woodland to the team as Managing Director, Leadership Equity. Learn a bit more...

In conversation with Mary Shaffer

August 16, 2022

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Mary Shaffer to the team as Chief Development Officer. Learn a bit more about...

New Report Offers Funders Solutions to Philadelphia Philanthropy’s Equity Problem

July 22, 2022

Reflecting Forward: Philadelphia-based Black Nonprofit Leaders’ Recommendations for Regional Funders is a continuation of the 2016 report Philadelphia’s Nonprofit Human Service Organizations: How African American-led Organizations...

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Deepens Commitment to Advancing Racial Equity in the Region, Appointing Kelly

July 15, 2022

Woodland joins UWGPSNJ to advance racial equity in the philanthropic sectors and form a centralized hub to promote leadership equity PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 2022...

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Welcomes Mary Shaffer as Chief Development Officer

July 14, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 2022 – United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) is proud to welcome Mary Shaffer as its new...

United Ways of New Jersey Statement on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue

June 1, 2022

We join those across the state and country mourning the 19 innocent children and two teachers who were murdered yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. We as...

WHYY/PlanPhilly: Free legal clinics offer a ‘clean slate’ for Philly, South Jersey residents with criminal records

May 31, 2022

        As part of a citywide anti-poverty initiative, the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is offering residents the opportunity to...

Leading the Way: Our Annual Report to the Community

May 19, 2022

Dear Friends,  After all we have endured over the past year, there appears a shared determination to seize upon opportunity and make the future bright....

Philadelphia Citizen: Harvard Prof Raj Chetty, United Way’s Bill Golderer – Investing In Poverty Reduction

April 19, 2022

Over the years, the Reverend Bill Golderer has launched several social enterprises in Philadelphia, including homeless services organization Broad Street Ministry—something, Golderer says, for which...