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.
Ways to Help
Union Mission is a beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness
The Union Mission’s Homeless Response System provides safe shelter and ongoing support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Through case management, life skills training, education and employment support, the program helps individuals work toward greater stability and independence.
Turning tax returns into real change
Center for Community Resources’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) helps individuals and families make the most of available tax credits while building stronger financial futures. The program also connects participants with resources such as banking and budgeting support.
Inspiring young innovators through STEM learning
STEM Coding Lab helps young people build digital skills and explore opportunities in STEM through free, hands-on programming.
Healing and new beginnings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region connects children facing adversity with strong, lasting relationships that can positively impact their lives. The program provides supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships through a proven, nationally recognized curriculum designed to help children thrive.
Back on track with the right tools
Abiding Missions' No Neighbor in Need program helps individuals and families in Allentown, South Pittsburgh, meet their basic needs by providing access to food, stable housing, clothing, transportation and other essential household resources.
$37.8M
in community investment in 2025–26.
100+
agency partners funded in 2025-26.
6,800+
individuals volunteered
through United Wayin 2025-26. .
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 100+ agencies across this region, our PA 211 Southwest hotline, and our innovative, rapid-response grantmaking programs — impacted the lives of more than one million people last year alone.
25 Carrick Ave Project
Tech25 exists to bridge the growing equity and access gaps in Pittsburgh’s creative industries workforce.
Allegheny County
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
Abiding Missions
Abiding Missions empowers the lives of the Allentown and South Hilltop communities by providing families access to daily needs and enriching the lives of the youth.
Allegheny County
ACH Clear Pathways
ACH Clear Pathways offers after-school sessions and a creative camp in the summer, which provides access to a variety of art classes.
Allegheny County
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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Financial assistance program helps local college students
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