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Mayor Kenney, City Council Announce New Violence Prevention Community Resources and 211 Hotline

March 28, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — The Kenney Administration and City Council, in partnership with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) and 211 Southeastern Pennsylvania...

Financial Empowerment

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Announces 2022 Recipient of the J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. Fellowship in

March 10, 2022

2022 J. Gordon Cooney Fellowship in Criminal Justice recipient announced, honoring senior partner of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and former UWGPSNJ Regional Board Chair PHILADELPHIA,...

Offerings by United Way

Social Venture Partners Philadelphia invites poverty-fighting organizations led by and serving people of color in Philadelphia to apply for up

February 10, 2022

SVP Philadelphia, in association with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, launches 2022 investment cycle for nonprofit organizations working to reduce intergenerational...

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces new Chief Knowledge Officer Andrea Anderson, PhD to Lead The

January 26, 2022

The newly formed Knowledge Center will serve as a regional hub for data, evaluation & learning in the fight against poverty PHILADELPHIA, PA – January...

United Way

Janice K. “Jake” Marini joins United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey as Chief Stakeholder Engagement Officer

December 20, 2021

The leadership team at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) recently welcomed Janice K. “Jake” Marini as Chief Stakeholder Engagement Officer...

Offerings by United Way

The Promise Seeks Partners in Criminal Record Sealing and Employment Access Campaign

December 13, 2021

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, has released a Call for Collaboration to local...

United Way

United Way Recognizes Susan Jacobson as 2021 Women United Honoree As Part of Annual Power of the Purse Event

November 29, 2021

Additional honorees include Erinn Corbett-Wright, Vice President, Charitable Foundation Program Manager at TD Bank, Tess Hart Co-founder & CEO of Triple Bottom Brewing Company and...

Career Pathways

The Philadelphia Tribune: United Way launches initiative to build equitable entrepreneurship ecosystem

November 17, 2021

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has launched an effort to build an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Built By Philly initiative is...

Career Pathways

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launches Built by Philly; Announces $750,000 Investment from JPMorgan Chase to

November 16, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA – To mark National Entrepreneurs’ Day, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) kicked off the next phase of its...

United Way

Amy Leichner Joins United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey as Chief Financial Officer

October 11, 2021

The leadership team at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) recently welcomed Amy Leichner as Chief Financial Officer. PHILADELPHIA, PA —...

Financial Empowerment

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Expands Leadership Team with Managing Director of Financial Empowerment

September 9, 2021

The leadership team at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) recently welcomed Alicia Atkinson as Managing Director, Financial Empowerment. PHILADELPHIA, PA...

Offerings by United Way

Social Venture Partners (SVP) Philadelphia Announces $600,000 in Multi-Year Funding and Additional Support to Three Local Nonprofits

July 27, 2021

Local nonprofit organizations led by and serving People of Color will receive unrestricted long-term funds, as well as SVP Partner resources to deliver on their...

Career Pathways

Comprehensive Report Identifies Current Gaps and Critical Steps to Level the Playing Field for Entrepreneurs of Color in Philadelphia

July 23, 2021

Local Entities Seek to Address Fundamental Barriers to Wealth Faced by BIPOC-Owned Businesses and Identify Concrete Course of Action Forward PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an...

United Way

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Announces New Regional Board Members

July 6, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) announced today the addition of several notable figures to its Regional Board...

Regional Partnerships

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Expands Ride United Campaign to Improve Local Vaccination Access

May 25, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) announced the launch of the Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign which provides...