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A Message from the President

September 1, 2022

As we commemorate Black Philanthropy Month, it is with great pride that I share an update on your United Way’s efforts to support a more...

SVP: A New Way to Network

August 25, 2022

Social Venture Partners (SVP) Philadelphia moves beyond traditional philanthropy by practicing a trust-based model. SVP supports Investees by providing multi-year, unrestricted funding that helps service...

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

August 24, 2022

Dear Friend, At United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, establishing a culture rich in diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our...

In conversation with Kelly Woodland

August 23, 2022

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Kelly Woodland to the team as Managing Director, Leadership Equity. Learn a bit more...

In conversation with Mary Shaffer

August 16, 2022

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Mary Shaffer to the team as Chief Development Officer. Learn a bit more about...

New Report Offers Funders Solutions to Philadelphia Philanthropy’s Equity Problem

July 22, 2022

Reflecting Forward: Philadelphia-based Black Nonprofit Leaders’ Recommendations for Regional Funders is a continuation of the 2016 report Philadelphia’s Nonprofit Human Service Organizations: How African American-led Organizations...

Tackling Poverty by Building Generational Wealth: An In-depth Look at the Lubert IDA Program

June 28, 2022

The Lubert Individual Development Account (IDA) program is one of the most important initiatives in our region. It seeks to help everyone in the UWGPSNJ...

United Ways of New Jersey Statement on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue

June 1, 2022

We join those across the state and country mourning the 19 innocent children and two teachers who were murdered yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. We as...

Leading the Way: Our Annual Report to the Community

May 19, 2022

Dear Friends,  After all we have endured over the past year, there appears a shared determination to seize upon opportunity and make the future bright....

Invested Together: Helping Individuals Through Matched Savings

April 25, 2022

Low-income families face systemic barriers to building assets partly due to challenges with accessing capital, labor market segregation, and extractive practices and policies. This is...

SVP Investee Spotlight: Center for Black Educator Development

April 12, 2022

As a child, Sharif El-Mekki was fortunate to attend an elementary school, Nidhamu Sasa, where he was surrounded by great Black educators and a sense...

United Way and Glenmede: Celebrating a Partnership of Shared Values

April 12, 2022

Anniversaries are a wonderful time to celebrate, and we are so excited to have Glenmede join us in commemorating 100 years of impact. We are...

You’re Invited! A message from our Board Chair, John Salveson

April 12, 2022

Dear Friends, As Board Chair of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, I would like to personally invite you to attend United Way’s...

VITA: More Than Just Taxes

March 31, 2022

Mr. K is homeless and living in the backroom of a Woodland Avenue business. He was referred to Southwest Community Development Corporation (Southwest CDC) because...

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the OpportUNITY Summit

March 25, 2022

There are so many reasons you won’t want to miss United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s inaugural OpportUNITY Summit on Friday, April...