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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 systemic change so that all children, regardless of the zip code where they live or how much their families earn, have 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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A group of PRYSE Academy students walking through an archway of colorful paper lanterns at the Pittsburgh Zoo.
Partner Agencies

Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE)

Allegheny County
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Two people at a table in winter clothes drawing igloos on construction paper.
Partner Agencies

Armstrong Center for Community Learning

Armstrong County
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Students and staff lined up for a class photo.
Partner Agencies

Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh (BCAP)

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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Allaina Wagner
Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Allaina Wagner

Meet Allaina Wagner, engagement coordinator on our Events & Volunteer Engagement team
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PNC Team at Build A Bike
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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seedlings being planted in a garden
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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two laborers on site in protective gear
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.
Auberle
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Rows of tables and chairs in a classroom.
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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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.