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The Power of Collaboration

Evaluating progress is essential to creating meaningful change. That’s why in January 2022, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey formed the Knowledge Center—an evidence-based...

Meet Emily and Ryan

Purchasing your first home opens more doors than one. When families secure safe, stable housing, children have more opportunities to thrive. That’s why Emily and...

In conversation with Jen Larkin

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Jen Larkin to the role of chief development officer. Learn a bit more about...

Look Inside the FY22 Impact Report

Our FY22 Annual Report is here! And what a great year it was. United For Good stands as a testament to the positive change that...

Here’s what the Knowledge Center uncovered

On behalf of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey—your United Way—I am pleased to announce a series of research released by the...

Three Takeaways from the Summit

Which moments were most memorable to you? More than 350 leaders across sectors and communities throughout Greater Philadelphia spent the morning together to deepen their...

Advancing Collaboration through Corporate Citizenship

As we reflect on the May 11th OpportUNITY Summit, Glenmede is once again proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of this meaningful event. The...

Meet the Summit Speakers!

The OpportUNITY Summit is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited about the fantastic speakers we have lined up for you!  ...

Alleviating Poverty through Public Benefits and Tax Credit Access

Each year Philadelphians miss out on an estimated $450 million in federal and state income-supporting benefits and $100 million in tax credits. In light of...

The Promise’s Record Clearing Initiative: Reflecting on six-months

In November 2022, The Promise’s Record Clearing and Employment Access initiative hit its official six-month mark. While we still have six months of programming left...

The Research Is In: Why Record Clearing is Critical to Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Strategy

When The Promise launched its first Jobs and Opportunities Community Challenge in November 2021, community leaders and organizations throughout Philadelphia expressed excitement for a focus...

VITA and Free Tax Filing

Tax season is here, and with the deadline to file on April 18th fast approaching, we wanted to share some vital information about our local...

To Affinity. And Beyond.

When you look around the Boardroom, who do you see?  If you’re lucky, there are people of diverse backgrounds bringing vast perspectives and experiences to...

SVP Philadelphia’s Work in Context: Local and Global Impact

A year of engaged partnership here in Philadelphia and worldwide. One of the best things about being an SVP affiliate is the level of connection...

New Funding Opportunity: Partnership Grant Program

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is on a mission to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. Poverty-fighting nonprofit organizations and...

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