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United Way

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...

United Way

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...

Early Learning

First Quarter for Literacy with Chris Long

September 26, 2018

At United Way, we’re working to end intergenerational poverty—and fighting for youth success is a critical strategy in empowering more families, for this generation and...

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

Fueled for Success

August 27, 2018

Pencils, erasers, notebooks, markers. Back to school season is upon us, and parents everywhere are checking all the necessary supplies off their children’s list. But...

United Way

Honoring Legacies of Impact: Gerry Lenfest and Jeremy Nowak

August 6, 2018

If there is one thing that we have learned from Jeremy Nowak and H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, two of our most respected and essential civic leaders...

United Way

How to Write Your Philanthropic Story

July 25, 2018

By guest blogger Debbie Davies, Women United Charter Member, Former CEO of the Arc of Atlantic County How to Write Your Philanthropic Story This past June...

Financial Empowerment

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...

United Way

Thank You to Our 2017-18 Annual Awards Honorees

July 2, 2018

One of the great privileges of my job is having the opportunity to personally thank so many of our region’s most committed and generous United...

Career Pathways

Strengthening Philadelphia’s Economy Through Partnerships

June 26, 2018

At a recent event hosted by our Impact Partner, Clarifi, two women spoke about their experiences before they went through the organization’s financial bootcamp. What...

Career Pathways

Lyft and 2-1-1 join forces to drive Impact

June 8, 2018

When Jan, a single mother of three, learned she finally landed an interview for the job she desperately needs to make ends meet, she immediately...

Community Resiliency

Guest Blog, Chef Christine Hazel: Championing the Cause

June 1, 2018

As a chef, I am extremely passionate about food. It allows me to express myself artistically and scientifically. It’s is an instrument I use to...

United Way

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...

Early Learning

Pre-K works, so why not in PA?

May 15, 2018

In a study comparing 30 states, Pennsylvania ranked 18th in investing in high-quality, publicly funded Pre-K. Research shows that quality early childhood education improves long-term...

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...