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211 Day: From Hello to Help

February 4, 2022

Friday, February 11 is 211 Day. In 2021, the 211 network fielded over 20 million requests. Most of those requests weren’t answered by technology, but...

Families with Children: Help is Here with the Child Tax Credit

January 27, 2022

This tax season, we have a huge opportunity to help families with the expansion of the Child Tax Credit through the American Rescue Plan Act...

5 Reasons Greater Philadelphians and Southern New Jerseyans Should Use 211

January 25, 2022

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey helps thousands of people each year through 211. In a crisis, in a disaster, in a...

Stronger Together: 2021 Highlights

January 3, 2022

Like many of you, the new year brings forth a sense of renewed focus, energy, and excitement for me. As we gear up to celebrate...

Calling All Current and Future Tax-Experts!

December 14, 2021

When I joined United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in the Fall, I was ecstatic to be able to support our local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...

Holman Enterprises: A Legacy of Giving Back

November 24, 2021

New hires at Holman Enterprises quickly learn that more is expected of them than dedication to the organization. Dedication to the community – in particular...

Impact in Action: Crossing the Digital Divide

November 19, 2021

How many times did you rely on the internet today? How about your computer, laptop or tablet? Imagine having to get through your daily routine,...

WOMEN UNITED: Igniting Change for Women and Families

November 9, 2021

MEET JUSTINE, THE WOMEN UNITED LEADER LIVING BY EXAMPLE. Women United of Greater Philadelphia is part of our community’s DNA. The ambitious and caring work...

Be There: 2021 Women United Power of the Purse

October 27, 2021

A night of impact you Don’t want to miss. Each year, Women United of Greater Philadelphia hosts a fundraising celebration to recognize extraordinary women in...

Eagles Character Playbook LIVE

October 21, 2021

Character Playbook is an NFL and United Way-sponsored program that teaches middle school students about cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships in the game, in the...

FUELING CHANGE: Impact Beyond the Boardroom

October 6, 2021

MEET MELISSA GRIMM, UNITED WAY BOARD MEMBER DEDICATED TO BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES. “As a long-time donor to United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New...

A Conversation with Alicia Atkinson

September 15, 2021

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey recently welcomed Alicia Atkinson to the team as Managing Director, Financial Empowerment. Let’s learn a bit...

Community Resiliency: Responding to Crisis

September 13, 2021

For 100 years, emergency response has been part of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s DNA. From the Great Depression and World...

FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM: United Way Proves More Than a Career

September 7, 2021

MEET JENNIFER GLEASON, UNITED WAY LEADER FREED FROM DEBT THANKS TO UW’S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE. “Last year, more than 150,000 people were referred to vital...

United Way Grows Leadership Team

August 30, 2021

We are proud to announce the staff promotions of Melinda Berkman to Interim Chief Financial Officer, Sonjeya Fitzgerald to Chief Planning & Systems Officer and...