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Community Resiliency

211: Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe

January 24, 2023

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...

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Hitting The (Workplace) Campaign Trail

January 20, 2023

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...

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In conversation with Elizabeth Torres

January 5, 2023

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...

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

December 20, 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...

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Workplace Campaign Spotlight: Lincoln Financial Group

November 28, 2022

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...

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Workplace Campaign Spotlight: UGI

October 27, 2022

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...

Financial Empowerment

Supporting Families Weathering Financial Emergencies

September 12, 2022

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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United Way Extends Supplemental Local and General Operating Grant Cycle an Additional Year

September 6, 2022

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is pleased to extend our supplemental local and general operating grant cycle for an additional year. ...

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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...

Community Resiliency

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Financial Empowerment

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...