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United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania receives $25,000 grant from Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania received a generous $25,000 grant from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to support United Way’s investment priorities of meeting basic needs, moving to financial stability and building for success in school and life.

Roughly 73% of the investments that United Way makes in our region go to organizations that support, elevate and uplift women and children.

“United Way’s work aligns with our mission to be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice,” shared Yvonne J. Maher, executive director of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. “We’re proud to support United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and in turn those who benefit from their programs and services.”

“United Way’s long-standing relationship with Highmark Health helped forge this partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation,” shared Bobbi Watt Geer, president & CEO of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. “United Way is grateful to have supporters like Highmark Health and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and to work together for the betterment of our community.

Meeting Basic Needs Moving to Financial Stability Building for Success
in School and Life Allegheny County

About United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania – United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, serving Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland counties, convenes and mobilizes the caring power of individuals, the business community and organizations to help local people meet basic needs, move toward financial stability and build success in school and life. Together with dedicated donors and caring volunteers, United Way creates long-lasting change for the betterment of our community.

About the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation – As the charitable arm of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the mission of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is to be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice, through the power of hockey. For more information about the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, please visit: www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org.