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Our Mission: United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of community. Working with individuals, businesses and organizations, we help people in Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, Fayette and Armstrong counties to measurably improve their lives and create long-lasting change for the betterment of our community.

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Stories of Impact

Lifting up a quality, affordable child care

For working parents of very young children, especially in rural communities of western Pennsylvania, the end-of-the-school-year scramble to find affordable, quality options ratchets up the stress level for parents and providers. 
The Learning Lamp
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Stories of Impact

Meeting demand around mental health

The pandemic exposed a youth mental health crisis. In response, Alexis Werner launched Imagine Further Collective in 2020 to combat isolation and support young people in the Pittsburgh area.
Imagine Further Collective
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 A Circle of Service

United Way funding is helping Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs (MNP) to support entire families.
Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs / Hopebound Ministries 
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Stories of Impact

From hope to home: Angela’s journey to ownership with Catapult

Through initiatives focused on homeownership, entrepreneurship and financial education, Catapult is creating pathways to economic empowerment.
Catapult Greater Pittsburgh
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Stories of Impact

Cultivating change: how Tee is growing a greener future

Tee’s journey began at Bidwell Training Center’s (BTC) Horticulture Technology program, where she discovered her passion for agriculture.
Bidwell Training Center
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$31.4M
in community investment in 2023–2024.
109
agency partners funded in 2023–2024.
6,360
individuals volunteered
through United Way.

Serving Our Region

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania invests in five counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland. Our most recent round of investments—which benefited 110 agencies across this region, our PA 211 Southwest hotline and our innovative and rapid response grantmaking programs–impacted the lives of 1.35 million people last year alone.

Impact By County

 

A man in overalls and a beanie is smiling while carrying two boxes in front of a green 412 Food Rescue truck on a snowy day.
Partner Agencies

412 Food Rescue

Connecting surplus food from retailers with nonprofits, tackling hunger by making healthy food more accessible while reducing food waste and barriers like transportation.
Allegheny County
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Partner Agencies

Abiding Missions

The "No Neighbor In Need" program addresses essential needs in Allentown, South Pittsburgh, providing food, secure housing, clothing, transportation, and household support to the community.
Allegheny County
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Partner Agencies

ACHIEVA

ACHIEVA's Benefits Counseling program removes a major barrier to employment for persons with disabilities: the fear of losing vital government benefits essential for their well-being, such as Medicaid.
Allegheny County
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Partner Agencies

ACTION-Housing, Inc.

With Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, offers home repairs for seniors and people with disabilities. Their program enhances safety and accessibility and provides winter furnace repairs.
Allegheny County
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Partner Agencies

Allegheny Family Network

Allegheny Family Network's Adult Education Program aims to increase household income and decrease reliance on public benefits by helping to eliminate barriers to education and employment.
Allegheny County
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Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Camryn Lonchar

Meet Camryn Lonchar, corporate engagement manager on our Donor Relations team.
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Voices United Blog

Fundraising and volunteerism are core curriculum at United Way Champion School Districts

Emma Martin, Media Relations and Storytelling Associate
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Sandra Pinkney
Stories of Impact

Sandra Pinkney

Giving back isn’t a moment—it’s a mindset, and I’m honored to be part of a community like the Tocqueville Society that shares that belief.
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