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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Invests $14.1 Million From Impact Fund To Fight Intergenerational Poverty

May 16, 2018

Long-range planning process results in refined investment framework focused on single cause; 120+ nonprofits to receive general operating grants and signature program investments PHILADELPHIA, May 16,...

Montgomery County ‘Superheroes’ Honored at United Way Gala

May 14, 2018

By Dan Sokil, The Reporter Upper Merion >> Friday night marked the first gathering of its kind for “superheroes” across the greater Philadelphia region. The United Way...

Oprah Winfrey explores revolutionary approach to childhood trauma for “60 Minutes”

March 7, 2018

Oprah Winfrey is shifting her perspective on how childhood trauma impacts people’s lives. For Sunday’s “60 Minutes,” Winfrey traveled to Milwaukee, where she grew up, to...

Get Free Tax Help

March 6, 2018

A United Way tax preparation and resource fair is coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia to help make doing your taxes easier.    

United Way names Broad Street Ministry founder as new chapter CEO

February 7, 2018

By Kenneth Hilario  –  Reporter, Philadelphia Business Journal Bill Golderer, founder of Broad Street Ministry, is the new chief executive of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey....

United Way names Bill Golderer its new CEO

February 7, 2018

Updated: FEBRUARY 7, 2018 — 12:52 PM EST, Philly.com by Harold Brubaker, Staff Writer United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has named Bill Golderer,...

Program supporting kids from pre-k to third grade linked to higher rates of secondary attainment

January 30, 2018

Updated: JANUARY 29, 2018 — 3:46 PM EST, by Anita Kulick, President & CEO, Educating Communities for Parenting Education is the key to a better life. It’s as...

United Way helps agencies in region fight poverty, say Mark Giannantonio and Thomas J. Merighi Jr.

January 9, 2018

Mark Giannantonio, Thomas J. Merighi Jr. For The Press of Atlantic City, Jan 9, 2018 Each year, Advocates for Children of New Jersey issues the...

United Way Makes Holiday Volunteering Easy

December 7, 2017

Kimberly Kerr, SNJ Today PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – This time of year is full of festive fun and gift-giving. But one local organization is spotlighting the importance...

Volunteers pitch in for United Way Day of Caring

December 4, 2017

More than 100 volunteers pitched in to help the United Way in North Penn. Bucks County Courier Times, 12/4/17 More than 100 corporate and community...

Hunger in Philadelphia increases while declining nationwide

December 4, 2017

DECEMBER 1, 2017 — 2:55 PM EST, Alfred Lubrano, Philly.com Hunger hurts. Some nights, Melanie Hudson lies in bed and prays for sleep to overtake...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt Pa. and N.J. nonprofits

November 27, 2017

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — 2:00 PM EST by Mike DiCandilo and Pedro Ramos This is a critical time for our nonprofit community, as lawmakers consider...

What’s age got to do with it? Tips for bridging the workplace generation gap

November 27, 2017

By Mike DiCandilo  –  Guest Columnist, Philadelphia Business Journal Nov 27, 2017, 12:31pm EST For the first time in the history of the modern workplace, workforce demographics...

Lessons learned: Hiring ex-offenders pays off, but the workers need help

November 27, 2017

Lessons learned: Hiring ex-offenders pays off, but the workers need help By Jane M. Von Bergen, Philly.com NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — 7:25 AM EST One...

Weekend Picks: Thanksgiving Edition

November 23, 2017

POSTED 9:00 AM, NOVEMBER 23, 2017, BY CHANDLER LUTZ So you’re full from your Thanksgiving feast but still have the whole weekend ahead… what do you...