New PwC study confirms United Way is a leader in regional economic growth.

A new study by PwC underscores that United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a catalyst of economic impact and well-being across the five-county region. The study revealed that the effects of United Way’s operations, charitable investments and free tax preparation service added up to 581 regional jobs, $34.7 million in labor income and $65.4 million gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to the five-county regional economy. Every dollar invested by United Way essentially doubled, generating at least two dollars of positive economic value. PwC was engaged to quantify United Way’s economic contribution to the local community in 2023, applying the kinds of methods and technology routinely used in the for-profit sector. Read the executive summary for more information about United Way’s economic impact in the region.