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in School and Life

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Stories of Impact

Addressing needs of kids with disabilities

Evolve Coaching supports the needs of neurodivergent individuals in our community through education, employment and the arts.
Evolve Coaching
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United Way Event To Provide School Supplies For Students

ButlerRadio.com
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Stories of Impact

Growth opportunities for young workers 

Sonward provides two levels of workforce development for students as early as fourth grade. While employment numbers have improved in many parts of Pennsylvania, employment in New Kensington declined nearly 7%. 
Sonward Youth Program 
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In the News

Some area nonprofits in wait-and-see mode during state budget impasse, but not concerned about any program cuts

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
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United Way volunteers to pack 10,000 school supply kits for local students

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Stories of Impact

Making enrichment programs accessible

Legacy Arts Project is in its 20th year of celebrating and creating Africana art and focusing on healing, wellness and community involvement. 
Legacy Arts Project
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In the News

Local volunteers pack snacks to combat child food insecurity during summer

WPXI
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A young boy reading a book with blue headphones on.
Stories of Impact

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
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In the News

First National Bank celebrates opening of Strip District branch, United Way hosts events (Around Town)

Pittsburgh Business Times
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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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