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.
Our Guiding Principles
- First and foremost, drive equitable opportunity in the community.
- Listen to different and diverse voices, including our partners and donors, and use data to inform and act on pressing issues and needs.
- Focus on the most challenging and complex problems, where there is clear community need, balancing benefits for the entire region with hyperlocal impact.
- Operating in collaboration with our partners to understand when to lead, when to follow and when to get out of the way.
- Build long-lasting relationships by creating meaningful donor interactions and not transactional engagement.
- Act deliberately and intentionally within the bounds of our resources and skill set and know and utilize our strengths.
Four Star Charity
Since 2011, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania has earned the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator, scoring a 100% rating in the past two years. View our rating page on the Charity Navigator website.
Candid Platinum Seal
United Way has earned a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the highest possible rating. To learn more about this seal and our commitment to earning your trust and confidence, visit the Candid website.