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
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
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
A Circle of Service
United Way funding is helping Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs (MNP) to support entire families.
Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs / Hopebound Ministries
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
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
$31.4M
in community investment in 2023–2024.
109
agency partners funded in 2023–2024.
6,360
individuals volunteered
through United Way.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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Employee Spotlight: Camryn Lonchar
Meet Camryn Lonchar, corporate engagement manager on our Donor Relations team.
Fundraising and volunteerism are core curriculum at United Way Champion School Districts
Emma Martin, Media Relations and Storytelling Associate
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.
The Value of United Way Partnership
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