Community Resiliency

Working side-by-side with nonprofit partners to ensure resources, relief and basic needs get to the people who need it most.

Why Invest in Community Resiliency

For over a decade, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has responded to community needs by working alongside hundreds of organizations to expand their critical direct services and provide support when disaster strikes.

When the pandemic hit, supporting food distribution, rent, utility assistance, benefits enrollment, and 2-1-1, were more critical than ever. But this is far from enough.

Now, more than ever, your support can help fuel resources and organizations that are core to the health and well-being of our communities.

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2-1-1 gave me a way to keep food on the table and stay safe

during the pandemic.

- Diana, 2-1-1 Caller

The Latest

Community Resiliency

Empowering Communities Through Connection: Celebrating One Year of the Expanded Digital Navigator Network

September 19, 2024

When MD, a young mother from Algeria, arrived in the U.S., she struggled to adapt to a new country. Despite her experience as a journalist,...

Community Resiliency

United For Safety: Standing Together Against Gun Violence

June 24, 2024

“Our young family was reeling from a random act of senseless violence. We were lucky to find 211’s Violence Prevention Helpline.” These are the words...

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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...

Community Resiliency Approach

Providing basic needs, support and resources to people who need it most
Investing in proven, evidence-based partners that build the capacity of community organizations
Advocating for poverty-fighting issues across community and legislative partners
Identifying gaps and seeding new partnerships to support poverty-fighting efforts

RAPID RESPONSE

When disaster strikes or rapid response is needed, we’re there to help. From WWII to Hurricane Sandy to Covid-19, we quickly deploy resources and support to the people who need it most.

TRAUMA INFORMED REGION

Too many in our region are suffering from the impacts of ongoing trauma, whether it’s caused by violence, crime, poverty, racism or systemic inequality.

Together with our partners, we train those who work directly with people impacted by the effects of trauma to support healing.

CONTINUED INNOVATION

The poverty fight calls for ongoing innovation. We seed new ideas and fund new partnerships to address systemic gaps in service throughout our region.

DIGITAL NAVIGATOR NETWORK

FEATURED PARTNERSHIP

Helping people access technology

United Way’s Digital Navigator Network offers services to any Philadelphian requiring remote or in-person one-to-one dedicated support in accessing and using technology.

The Digital Navigator Network includes three organizations: Beyond Literacy in North Philadelphia, ExCITE Center at Drexel University in West Philadelphia, and SEAMAAC in South Philadelphia.

In year two, the Digital Navigator Network saw a 70% increase in call volume from year one as well as interacted with over 3,000 Philadelphians looking for support.