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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...

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United Way and Glenmede: Celebrating a Partnership of Shared Values

April 12, 2022

Anniversaries are a wonderful time to celebrate, and we are so excited to have Glenmede join us in commemorating 100 years of impact. We are...

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You’re Invited! A message from our Board Chair, John Salveson

April 12, 2022

Dear Friends, As Board Chair of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, I would like to personally invite you to attend United Way’s...

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How it Started…How it’s Going

February 22, 2022

For the last 100 years, United Way has been a champion of bettering communities. While our work has evolved over time, our DNA is and...

Community Resiliency

211 Day: From Hello to Help

February 4, 2022

Friday, February 11 is 211 Day. In 2021, the 211 network fielded over 20 million requests. Most of those requests weren’t answered by technology, but...

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Stronger Together: 2021 Highlights

January 3, 2022

Like many of you, the new year brings forth a sense of renewed focus, energy, and excitement for me. As we gear up to celebrate...

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FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM: United Way Proves More Than a Career

September 7, 2021

MEET JENNIFER GLEASON, UNITED WAY LEADER FREED FROM DEBT THANKS TO UW’S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE. “Last year, more than 150,000 people were referred to vital...

Financial Empowerment

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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LIVING UNITED: The Journey of a Life-Long Supporter

May 18, 2021

MEET NED MONTGOMERY, LONGTIME SUPPORTER, ADVOCATE, AND ACTIVE REGIONAL BOARD MEMBER. “I have been a donor of United Way, or as we used to call...

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INSIDE CAMDEN: A Conversation with Author Darnell Moore & Camden-based Agency Partners

April 26, 2021

On the evening of April 13th, supporters, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey had the opportunity to join author Darnell Moore for...

Community Resiliency

Trauma-Informed Care: A Decade of Leadership

April 19, 2021

An interview with Suzanne O’Connor, United Way Trauma-Informed Region Senior Advocate. For many years, the word “trauma” was exclusively referred to as a particular type...

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Stronger Together: 100 Years of Action

April 13, 2021

Recently, we kicked off our 100th anniversary with a renewed focus on looking towards the future. As we celebrate this significant milestone and look ahead, it’s equally important that we look back. For the past 100 years, our United Way has invested in the collective power of our community to improve lives....