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Your most important to-do this week.

April 17, 2018

An invitation can be powerful. It opens doors, makes connections and creates a sense of belonging that relationships and communities need to thrive. Before I...

United Way

Difference makers, game-changers and hand raisers step up to the mic at StorySlam

April 11, 2018

We’re gearing up to celebrate National Volunteer Week next week, and with it comes one of our most inspiring events of the year: our Greater...

United Way

Is Philadelphia a Leader in Business? Yes, but there’s more for us to do.

April 10, 2018

It’s clear that Philly is on a roll. From state-of-the-art development popping up in our skyline, to not one but TWO national championships, there’s 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,...

United Way

Remembering a Local Leader: Scott Zauber

March 20, 2018

Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It’s about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve...

United Way

Meet Mindy! This Year’s Women United Gala Honoree

March 16, 2018

Get to know the Women United Gala Honoree, Mindy Holman On Wednesday, March 21, United Way’s Women United celebrates the philanthropic work and leadership of...

Financial Empowerment

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!...

Community Resiliency

4 Ways 2-1-1 Can Make Your Life Easier

February 23, 2018

Sometimes, you just don’t know where to turn for answers: I want to send my son to summer camp, but I don’t know what my...

Career Pathways

Philly’s New Workforce Strategy: What Makes this One Different, and Why We’re On-Board

February 20, 2018

With a population on the rise, the job market expanding and economic development increasing, Philadelphia is in the midst of transformation. And while a good...

United Way

Daphne Owen, Next Generation Leader Award Honoree

February 16, 2018

Late one night in 2014, Daphne Owen was on a red-eye to Chicago when she heard someone scream. The plane had been in the air...

United Way

A Leader with Vision: Bill Golderer is our next President and CEO

February 7, 2018

Today, we took another critical step in our fight to end poverty in our region. We appointed Bill Golderer to lead our United Way as...

Early Learning

Read to Succeed: Supporting Students from Chapter One

January 5, 2018

Just how important is the ability to read on grade level by the end of third grade? The reality is that reading success at the...

United Way

GPCVC Members Honored at first Annual Member Awards + Celebration

January 2, 2018

Every day, volunteers strengthen our local communities. Whether painting the hallways of schools, helping young families file their taxes or offering their time and leadership...

United Way

Stronger Nonprofit Sector, Stronger Communities

December 29, 2017

A resource center is so much more than just an information hub—it’s a bridge between our neighbors in need and the supports and services that...

United Way

GPCVC Playbook: Local Impact, Global Change

December 21, 2017

What does it take to achieve a better tomorrow, in our community and globally? In our interconnected world, achieving global goals, like ending poverty, requires...