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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.

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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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Steenson Family
Stories of Impact

Matt and Jen Steenson: Highschool sweethearts driven by their love of family and a strong work ethic.

Highschool sweethearts driven by their love of family and a strong work ethic.
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Stories of Impact

​​Jewish Family and Community Services – SOS Pittsburgh​ ​​

Elaine, a single mother devoted to her three young children, and her family, relied on disability benefits to cover their monthly expenses.
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chair lift
Stories of Impact

ACTION-Housing: Improving access

Kenneth and Sharen Honick have resided in their family home since 1963. Over the years, they have benefited from various ACTION-Housing programs, such as enhancing their home's energy efficiency.
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Stories of Impact

Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank: Support for Single Moms

Jamaica, a mother of three, faced numerous challenges while striving to build a better future for her family.
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The Craft Family
Stories of Impact

Jeff and Tara Craft: When small-town values make an impact in the big city.

United Way donors Jeff and Tara Craft believe in the power of a strong community and are passing their charitable values along to their children.
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Stories of Impact

Q&A with Mary Danielson

Mary Danielson, a Butler resident and Fundraising Specialist at The Arc of Butler County, advocates for individuals with disabilities. Her passion for giving back began in school and continues with United Way’s Next Gen.
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Hannah Samlall
Stories of Impact

Next Gen Ambassador Q&A with Hannah Samlall

Hannah Samlall is a Virginia Tech grad, co-founder of Waterloo Street, and runs the Biz Collective with her sister. Passionate about supporting women-owned businesses, she’s also a Next Gen Ambassador.
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