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Voices United Blog

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Voices United Blog

Your Future, Your Voice: PEAL and Life’sWork empower youth to take charge of their futures

For youth with disabilities, transitioning from high school to adulthood and employment can be challenging. The PEAL Center and Life’sWork of Western PA, United Way partner agencies, recently teamed up to provide resources and support for young people and families navigating this important life stage.
Emma Martin, Media Relations and Storytelling Associate
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Voices United Blog

For the love of reading: Big Book Drop.

At our recent Big Book Drop event, volunteers sorted, labeled and packed 35,000 children’s books. The books were distributed to 110 literacy-focused organizations including early learning centers, libraries and schools.
Emma Martin, Media Relations and Storytelling Associate
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Voices United Blog

Summer starts in January: How providers prepared for the season ahead

For local agencies that offer summertime out-of-school experiences, planning began back in the chilly days of January.
Brittany Boyd, Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Voices United Blog

Rising to the occasion: Dave Coplan on the evolving human services landscape

As the executive director of Human Services Center Mon Valley, a United Way partner agency, Dave Coplan has plenty on his plate. The center houses 12 tenant agencies at its multipurpose campus in Turtle Creek and runs an array of its own programs. Dave is also an adjunct professor at CMU and the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public and International Affairs.
Emma Martin, Media Relations and Storytelling Associate
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Voices United Blog

How Community Food Solutions foster a collaborative food ecosystem

Now wrapping up its second year, United Way’s Community Food Solutions mini grants bring together local leaders and key stakeholders to improve access to healthy, affordable food.
Brittany Boyd, Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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In the News

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Lifesteps providing free child development screenings

Butler Eagle
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In the News

United Way packs 1,750 meal kits at Acrisure Stadium to fight hunger

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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In the News

Big Book Drop to benefit Slippery Rock Area kindergartners

Butler Eagle
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News Releases

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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
News Releases

Volunteers will assemble 600 bikes for kids during annual Build A Bike

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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
News Releases

United Way volunteers to pack 1,750 meal kits for local families

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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
News Releases

Women United to uplift United Way mission at Celebrate to Elevate

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Stories of Impact

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Allaina Wagner
Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Allaina Wagner

Meet Allaina Wagner, engagement coordinator on our Events & Volunteer Engagement team
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Stories of Impact

Get to know Stacy Juchno

Board Chair Stacy Juchno, EVP & General Auditor at PNC, has supported United Way since 2009. She shares how her early life shaped her passion for financial stability as a key to lasting change.
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Stories of Impact

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
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Stories of Impact

From Service to Stability: a veteran’s path to career success

Kev, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Baghdad as a military police officer, is now building a thriving career thanks to his determination and access to community resources.
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Stories of Impact

From Setback to Success

Derick, student staff member, has been a dedicated part of the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) since he was 11. His enthusiasm and commitment quickly became defining traits, shaping his journey from an eager young participant to a responsible leader.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania 
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Events

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Aug
14
Events

Tools of Schools – Day 3

Volunteer Engagement
TBD
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Aug
13
Events

Tools for Schools – Day 2

Volunteer Engagement
TBD
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Aug
12
Events

Tools for Schools – Day 1

Volunteer Engagement
TBD
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For Media

Please check back often to read our news releases, access our branding guidelines and learn more about our work at United Way. For more information or to request an interview, please contact Kitty Julian, chief marketing officer, at [email protected] or 412-456-6865.