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All young people deserve to have a positive start toward adulthood, to learn and succeed and to reach their full potential. Why is this so critical? Education is the key to stability, success and confidence. In 2023 alone, United Way invested $1.5 million in 30 agencies working to level the playing field for students from pre-K to high school and beyond. In 2023-24, an additional $996,000 was invested in Welcome Back Summer, which funded 50 summer programs across the region.

When you support Building for Success in School and Life, your donation helps:

Children be prepared to start school with confidence.

Establish positive relationships with strong role models.

Provide positive out-of-school time opportunities that keep young people engaged.

Advocate for racial equity and systemic change so that children of color have an equal opportunity for success.

Provide support and resources to young people enrolled in college, career training or trade programs.

Partner Agencies

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Partner Agencies

412 Food Rescue

Allegheny County
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Partner Agencies

Abiding Missions

Allegheny County
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$5.1M
invested in programs that build for success in school and life.
27,000
students and adults assisted.

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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Get in Touch

To learn more about how United Way funds organizations that build for success in school and life, reach out to our Community Impact team to learn about our request for proposal process.