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Stories of Impact

At United Way, our successes are the result of collaboration, partnership and innovation by our partner agencies, community partners and the people they serve. We are honored and privileged to share their stories and celebrate their successes.

Stories of Impact

Advancing access: how Free Fare strengthened community connections

Pittsburgh Food Policy Council advances systems-level change through advocacy efforts that improve access to healthy food, transportation and community resources.
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Stories of Impact

More than a tax return: building financial stability in the Mon Valley

Human Services Center Mon Valley provides equitable access to services and benefits.
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A shopping trip at Dress for Success is a warm welcome to Pittsburgh

Dress for Success helps women enter or return to the workforce by removing barriers through access to professional attire.
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Stories of Impact

Building community for deaf young people

Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. promotes connection and community.
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Finding her way back to banking

Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) supports people as they move toward financial stability.
Mon Valley Initiative
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Career counseling helps people build their own bright futures

Jewish Family and Community Services
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Amy Crawford-Faucher and Gus Faucher 2025
Stories of Impact

Augustine (Gus) Faucher, Ph.D. and Amy Crawford-Faucher, M.D.

Gus Faucher and Amy Crawford-Faucher bring unique perspectives to their roles as Tocqueville Society Co-Chairs. We asked them about their work and what they wish people knew about United Way.
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A recipe for success: Sam’s culinary journey

Community Kitchen is a partner agency of United Way.
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Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Nicole Janvier

Meet Nicole Janvier, 211 contact supervisor & Allegheny county liaison, 211
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Employee Spotlight: Emma Martin

Meet Emma Martin, media relations and storytelling associate, Marketing.
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