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When a child struggles to read, Pittsburgh literacy leaders say the whole community can help

Kidsburgh
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Pitt launches 2026-27 United Way campaign

University Times
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Work of Art: Steelers President Art Rooney II is the 2026 C-Suite Awards Impact Award honoree

Pittsburgh Business Times
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How Western Pa. schools welcome incoming kindergartners — and why it matters

TribLIVE
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Meet the companies included on the 2026 Best Places to Work (all profiles)

Pittsburgh Business Times
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Uniting a community of helpers w/ United Way SWPA Pres/CEO Bobbi Watt Geer

We Can Be Podcast
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Stories of Impact

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.
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Stories of Impact

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.
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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
News Releases

United Way volunteers to pack 10,000 school supply kits for local students

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Voices United Blog

Out-of-school time superstars: positive experiences for young people don’t stop when school’s out at these United Way partner agencies

Emma Martin, Media Relations and Storytelling Associate
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