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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...

211: Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe

Last Monday, as communities marked the federal holiday, United Way took part in the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Organized by our...

Hitting The (Workplace) Campaign Trail

When you give to United Way, you join a network of more than 20,000 donors committed to changing lives and strengthening communities. Much of that...

In conversation with Elizabeth Torres

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Elizabeth Torres to the team as Managing Director, Finance. Learn a bit more about...

10 Things We Couldn’t Have Done Without You in 2022

What an impactful year! As the year comes to an end, we are reflecting upon the memorable highlights and measurable impact of our work in...

Workplace Campaign Spotlight: Lincoln Financial Group

For the last 100 years, Workplace Giving Campaigns have been one of the ways United Way forges relationships with the local business community. These campaigns...

Workplace Campaign Spotlight: UGI

Successful Workplace Giving Campaigns don’t just happen on their own.   United Way has facilitated annual campaigns since 1923. From September through December, generous workplaces and...

Supporting Families Weathering Financial Emergencies

Emergency savings provide a critical buffer that allows families to weather financial emergencies that could otherwise be life-altering. Far too many individuals and families are...

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