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2020 Census: UWGPSNJ announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census outreach efforts

October 24, 2019

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census Outreach Efforts United Way of Greater Philadelphia and...

United Way

Mayor Jim Kenney: Our city leaders commit to fighting poverty, Philadelphia Inquirer

October 3, 2019

Last week brought encouraging news that as our economy and population grow, Philadelphia’s poverty rate has retreated to its lowest level since the 2008 recession,...

United Way

New federal report surprises: Philadelphia poverty down, income up.

September 27, 2019

Philadelphia’s poverty rate, a stark and stubborn indicator of hard times that has long hindered the city’s reputation, dropped to its lowest level since 2008...

Early Learning

Chris Long Donates Nearly 80K Books to Kids Through First Quarter For Literacy- NBC 29

September 13, 2019

Chris Long Donates Nearly 80K Books to Kids Through First Quarter for Literacy Initiative Chris Long and six NFL players distributed nearly 80,000 books into...

United Way

Scam Alert: Beware of messages from UW staff impersonators

August 28, 2019

If something is too good to be true, it probably is. Double that when unsolicited emails, texts or DMs offer “free money.” United Way has...

United Way

$60K: What a family of 4 needs to get by in Pa- Philadelphia Inquirer

August 26, 2019

To survive in Pennsylvania, a family of four needs to make $59,340 a year — a hardto-fathom, sticker-shock number that shows how expensive life has...

United Way

Shelly Schneider, interim president for Cumberland County College, honored with the Power of the Purse Award

June 24, 2019

From Staff Reports, Vineland Daily Journal Published on June 13, 2019 | Updated on June 13, 2019 Shelly Schneider (Photo: Provided) Shelly Schneider, interim president...

United Way

Half of Philadelphia households struggle to make ends meet: The ALICE Report

June 24, 2019

By Aaron Moselle – WHYY | June 18, 2019 Roughly one in three Pennsylvania households struggle to afford life’s basic necessities, according to a report released...

United Way

New United Way of PA Report Sheds Light on Financial Hardships: The ALICE Report

June 18, 2019

1.2 Million Pennsylvanians Cannot Afford Household Basics New United Way of PA Report Sheds Light on Financial Hardships Philadelphia, Pa. (June 18, 2019) – United...

Community Resiliency

RISE Partnership Announces First Cohort of Grantees

April 5, 2019

15 area organizations have been selected to participate in the RISE Partnership’s initial “Implementation” phase. The groups were announced on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at...

Early Learning

Eagles share good character playbook with Vineland students

October 23, 2018

Deborah Marko, Vineland Daily Journal Published 10:03 p.m. ET Oct. 22, 2018 | Updated 10:48 p.m. ET Oct. 22, 2018 VINELAND – Character education lessons usually...

United Way

Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together | Opinion

September 28, 2018

Posted: September 28, 2018 – 6:00 AM Bill Golderer, For the Inquirer I know I am not alone in sharing my deep disappointment in the U.S. Census...

Financial Empowerment

With transformational giving, donors help people get a slice of the pie

September 21, 2018

by Jane M. Von Bergen, For the Inquirer, Posted: September 21, 2018 When it comes to “transformational gifts,” some multimillion-dollar donors underwrite a building, or a research...

United Way

As agencies work together, future looks bright for Philly’s corporate giving

September 21, 2018

by Jane M. Von Bergen, For the Inquirer, Posted: September 21, 2018 Laura Otten has Pittsburgh envy. That’s how the director of La Salle University’s Nonprofit Center would...

Financial Empowerment

Letter to the Editor: A vital hunger-fighting program for local families

September 21, 2018

The Reporter, Sep 21, 2018 Back to school season is upon us, and parents everywhere are checking all the necessary supplies off their children’s list—pencils, crayons,...