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United Way is where those most committed to our region work together to create lasting change. Our donors and volunteers participate in grant application reviews, widening the circle of people who understand the needs of our region. Here’s where you can learn about upcoming events, read our blog, access our news releases or request interviews with our staff.

Voices United Blog

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Bobbi Watt Geer with awardees.
Voices United Blog

Honoring Local Heroes: United Way’s IMPACT Awards Celebrate Volunteer Excellence

Brittany Boyd
Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Voices United Blog

Lifting financial barriers: How United Way supports students in completing their degrees

Brittany Boyd
Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Winning Giveback Games team poses with trophy.
Voices United Blog

Giveback Games: where the winners gave it all

Brittany Boyd
Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Next Up Tea at the Mansions on Fifth
Voices United Blog

Redefining Retirement: Women United’s NextUP Program Fosters Growth and Community

Brittany Boyd
Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Volunteers at United Way's Tools for Schools packing event.
Voices United Blog

Giving back and growing together with Tools for Schools

“You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.”
Monica Stanton
Branch Manager, First National Bank
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In the News

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In the News

United Way contributes $65 million to region’s GDP, study finds

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wanted: volunteers to help annual United Way tax effort in southwestern Pa.

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In the News

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania contributes $64.5M to local GDP, new study shows

Pittsburgh Business Times
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News Releases

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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
News Releases

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania receives $50,000 grant from Bayer Fund

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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
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The Powerful Economic Impact of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
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United Way IMPACT Awards celebrate local heroes

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Stories of Impact

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Stories of Impact

Jen Haefeli and JJ Matthews

Sharing a commitment to community with their children and beyond.
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Stories of Impact

Maria and Brian Blohm

20 years of community support and leadership.
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Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Alec Walker

Resource and Data Manager, PA 211 Southwest
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Carol Jackson
Stories of Impact

Carol Jackson

Practicing business leadership since the age of 15.
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Mary Jo and Dan Haffner
Stories of Impact

Mary Jo and Dan Haffner

Lifting up their community for over 20 years.
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Events

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Feb
7
Events

AgeWell Pittsburgh Agency Tour

Volunteer Engagement
8 to 9:45 a.m.
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Feb
5
Events

Called to Serve

Next Gen
5 to 7 p.m.
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Feb
19
Events

Tocqueville Society Reception

Tocqueville Society
5 to 6:30 p.m.
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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.