Home /The Latest

The Latest

Don’t miss the latest news, announcements, and events from United Way! For media inquiries, please contact Jen Egmont at .

Filter by Category or Tag

Latest News

United Way

Partnership Brings Needed “Community Fridge” To North Philadelphia Pharmacy

February 25, 2025

The Shop and Carry Pharmacy in North Philadelphia became home to a new community fridge, providing free, fresh food to the neighborhood. The Philadelphia Partnership...

United Way

WHYY: Philly’s new Center for Leadership Equity wants to support Black nonprofit executives – here’s how

September 3, 2024

Organizers say the Center for Leadership Equity aims to support, advocate for and invest in Black nonprofit executives in Philadelphia. About...

United Way

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launches Center for Leadership Equity

August 26, 2024

The Center is the region’s first leadership program designed to support Black nonprofit leaders and bridge the equity gap within the nonprofit sector Philadelphia, PA...

Latest Blog

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,...

United Way

From Crisis to Collaboration: Supporting University City Townhomes Residents

September 10, 2024

In 2021, the decision not to renew the public housing tax subsidy at University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia caused widespread concern. This move affected...

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...

View All Blog Posts