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Disrupt the Shrug

November 2, 2018

Philadelphia remains the nation’s poorest large city, but according to the latest Census report, the deep poverty rate has actually gotten worse (rising from about...

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It isn’t up to someone else

October 3, 2018

Can we get real about something? Poverty is a problem. It’s pervasive. And it isn’t up to someone else to solve it – none of...

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When life happens, United Way bridges the gap

October 1, 2018

A job that pays the bills. Food on the table. A place to call home. For most of us, we have what we need. We...

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Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together | Opinion

September 28, 2018

Posted: September 28, 2018 – 6:00 AM Bill Golderer, For the Inquirer I know I am not alone in sharing my deep disappointment in the U.S. Census...

Community Resiliency

Hunger: a symptom of a larger disease

September 19, 2018

Picture this: 10 Lincoln Financial Fields with every seat filled by the 750,000 people in our region who don’t know where their next meal will...

Early Learning

Home visits from education experts are improving outcomes for Philly kids in poverty

August 8, 2018

Home visits from education experts are improving outcomes for Philly kids in poverty

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Q&A: United Way’s Bill Golderer

July 17, 2018

The president and CEO of the organization’s Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey chapter discusses tackling intergenerational poverty. By Lisa Dukart, Main Line Today Originally...

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I Love My Job: United Way CEO Bill Golderer Sets the Record Straight on Poverty in Philly

June 15, 2018

The leader behind Broad Street Ministry, Rooster Soup Co. and more talks about his calling with the United Way. by FABIOLA CINEAS 6/15/2018, 2:37 p.m. Bill...

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United Way’s new Impact Fund grants signal a shift in priority

May 24, 2018

United Way’s new Impact Fund grants signal a shift in priority United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announced last week its Impact Fund would...

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United Way announces first grants with new focus on fighting intergenerational poverty

May 17, 2018

Updated: MAY 16, 2018 — 6:17 PM EDT by Harold Brubaker, Staff Writer The United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey on Wednesday announced $14.1...

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Taking Up The Fight To End Poverty

May 16, 2018

It’s hard to focus on homework when, once again, you must collect your things and move to a new couch. It’s hard to be productive...

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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Invests $14.1 Million From Impact Fund To Fight Intergenerational Poverty

May 16, 2018

Long-range planning process results in refined investment framework focused on single cause; 120+ nonprofits to receive general operating grants and signature program investments PHILADELPHIA, May 16,...