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$60K: What a family of 4 needs to get by in Pa- Philadelphia Inquirer

August 26, 2019

To survive in Pennsylvania, a family of four needs to make $59,340 a year — a hardto-fathom, sticker-shock number that shows how expensive life has...

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Half of Philadelphia households struggle to make ends meet: The ALICE Report

June 24, 2019

By Aaron Moselle – WHYY | June 18, 2019 Roughly one in three Pennsylvania households struggle to afford life’s basic necessities, according to a report released...

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New United Way of PA Report Sheds Light on Financial Hardships: The ALICE Report

June 18, 2019

1.2 Million Pennsylvanians Cannot Afford Household Basics New United Way of PA Report Sheds Light on Financial Hardships Philadelphia, Pa. (June 18, 2019) – United...

Financial Empowerment

4 Reasons why VITA means more than a tax return – it’s empowerment!

February 22, 2019

Piles of paperwork. Hours at the computer. Long visits to the accountant. For most of us, tax season is a hassle we’d rather do without....

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VITA’s got you covered: free tax prep is back for 2019!

February 13, 2019

Tax season is here – a time of year that most of us find a little, well, taxing. And with good reason! It’s time consuming,...

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With transformational giving, donors help people get a slice of the pie

September 21, 2018

by Jane M. Von Bergen, For the Inquirer, Posted: September 21, 2018 When it comes to “transformational gifts,” some multimillion-dollar donors underwrite a building, or a research...

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Letter to the Editor: A vital hunger-fighting program for local families

September 21, 2018

The Reporter, Sep 21, 2018 Back to school season is upon us, and parents everywhere are checking all the necessary supplies off their children’s list—pencils, crayons,...

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You Don’t Know SNAP

July 11, 2018

It’s 1961. With their 15 kids in tow, Chloe and Alderson Muncy walk into the grocery store, knowing that for the first time in a...

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NBC10 Broke in Philly Series: Lubert IDA Program

June 25, 2018

NBC10 Broke in Philly Series: Lubert IDA Program We’re taking a closer look at families experiencing financial hardship. It’s part of our Broke in Philly...

Financial Empowerment

This National Call-In Day, Stand Up for SNAP!

May 8, 2018

Imagine you’re a single mom making minimum wage, a senior citizen living on a fixed income, or a disabled veteran living alone. Life is a...

Financial Empowerment

Tax Tips for All Stages of Life

March 21, 2018

The ringing of wedding bells. The cries of a new baby. The turn of a key into a first home. Like any big life change,...

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Tax Preparation Done Right with United Way

March 5, 2018

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” and tax season is in full swing!...