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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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Five Takeaways from the 2024 OpportUNITY Summit

May 30, 2024

Meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight; it requires tenacity and commitment. It requires us to persevere in the face of adversity. But what happens when challenges...

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Empowering Dreams with a Matched Savings Program

May 23, 2024

Stability has always been a top priority for Akirah. Having moved more than 20 times before the age of 25, she was determined to provide...

Offerings by United Way

Breaking Barriers with Record Clearing Clinics

May 15, 2024

Married for 15 years, a homeowner, and now record-free, Jay sees boundless opportunities ahead for himself and his family. From a troubled childhood navigating the...

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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...

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Explore our 2023 Impact Report

May 6, 2024

Dear Friends, We are grateful for your support. As we reflect on the last year, we are inspired by the many individuals, businesses, and community...

Early Learning

Meeting the Early Childhood Education Needs of the Moment

April 30, 2024

Access to early education is one of the largest predictors of a child’s long-term success, yet too many children in our region are left behind. ...

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New Research and Insights on Family Stability and Benefit Access in Philadelphia

April 30, 2024

Imagine your family is struggling, and you are trying to apply for benefits to make ends meet. The benefits application is online, but your only...

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Meet the Keynote: Xavier McElrath-Bey

March 7, 2024

We are thrilled to welcome Xavier McElrath-Bey as the 2024 OpportUNITY Summit Keynote Speaker. Xavier McElrath-Bey is a champion for the human rights of incarcerated...

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In conversation with Harry McCloskey

March 4, 2024

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Harry McCloskey to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Learn a bit more about...

Community Resiliency

Celebrating a Helpline of Hope this 211 Day

February 9, 2024

February 11 is 211 Day! To celebrate, we are spotlighting the impact the Helpline—our region’s go-to navigator of community resources—had last year. Navigating complex systems...

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7 Things You Made Possible in 2023

December 20, 2023

What an impactful year! As the year comes to an end, we reflect upon the memorable highlights and measurable impact of our work in 2023—all...

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Unreasonable in our pursuit to end poverty.

December 6, 2023

Last week, board members, donors, and local leaders gathered for a special conversation with Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality and former co-owner of New...

Financial Empowerment

Helping Families Build Generational Wealth

November 15, 2023

Building generational wealth requires a solid foundation. For Jasmine, that foundation started with a new home. After a challenging divorce, Jasmine was starting over. “With...

Community Resiliency

No Matter Who You Are, The Violence Prevention Hotline Can Help

October 25, 2023

For Philadelphians, violence prevention support is a call, text, or online chat away. Gun violence remains a growing concern in our region. In fact, it’s...