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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

Innovative approach to building confidence

ASL is not a typical activity in a class on music production, but few things about Greater Hope Restoration Ministries can be described as typical.
Greater Hope Restoration Ministries
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Stories of Impact

More than shelter: finding home. 

 From clothing and transportation to health care and more, HAVIN ensured Selena had the essentials to rebuild her life with dignity and confidence.
Helping All Victims in Need (HAVIN )
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Stories of Impact

Making enrichment programs accessible

Legacy Arts Project is in its 20th year of celebrating and creating Africana art and focusing on healing, wellness and community involvement. 
Legacy Arts Project
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A Story of Courage and Renewal 

After surviving abuse and isolation, Courtney found safety and healing through DVSSP. With support, therapy, and advocacy, she rebuilt her life, regained her health, and found the courage to start anew.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA 
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Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Camryn Lonchar

Meet Camryn Lonchar, corporate engagement manager on our Donor Relations team.
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Sandra Pinkney
Stories of Impact

Sandra Pinkney

Giving back isn’t a moment—it’s a mindset, and I’m honored to be part of a community like the Tocqueville Society that shares that belief.
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Dwayne Pinkney
Stories of Impact

Dwayne Pinkney

Family is the first influence for most people and on this dimension of “giving back” family is where it starts for me.
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Stories of Impact

Lifting up a quality, affordable child care

For working parents of very young children, especially in rural communities of western Pennsylvania, the end-of-the-school-year scramble to find affordable, quality options ratchets up the stress level for parents and providers. 
The Learning Lamp
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Meeting demand around mental health

The pandemic exposed a youth mental health crisis. In response, Alexis Werner launched Imagine Further Collective in 2020 to combat isolation and support young people in the Pittsburgh area.
Imagine Further Collective
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 A Circle of Service

United Way funding is helping Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs (MNP) to support entire families.
Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs / Hopebound Ministries 
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