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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.

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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Stories of Impact

 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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seedlings being planted in a garden
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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Stories of Impact

From Service to Stability: a veteran’s path to career success

Kev, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Baghdad as a military police officer, is now building a thriving career thanks to his determination and access to community resources.
Auberle
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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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A group of graduates in black caps and gowns pose in front of large gold "2023" balloons.
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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Westmoreland plots program to shelter more homeless during cold winter

TribLIVE
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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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In the News

People on the move: 7/7/2025

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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