Media Contact

Kristen Rotz
President, United Way of Pennsylvania

krotz@uwp.org
(717) 238-7365 x201
(717) 448-1663


Latest Press Releases

May 13, 2025
Working – and Still Falling Short: Pennsylvania ALICE Data Demonstrates 13 Year Trend of Growth in Number of Working Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck
While the number of Pennsylvania households living at or below the poverty level has been relatively flat since 2010, the number of ALICE households increased by 17% Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Between 2010 and 2023, financial hardship has been growing in Pennsylvania as rising wages have failed to keep up with the cost...
February 10, 2025
PA 211 Day – United Way of Pennsylvania and PA 211 remind Pennsylvanians that no one has to navigate challenges alone.
February 10, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11 Marks Opportunity to Remind Communities No One Has to Navigate Challenges Alone - PA 211 is Here to Help Harrisburg, PA - On February 11, 2025, United Way of Pennsylvania and PA 211 are celebrating 211 Day, reminding Pennsylvanians that no one...
September 28, 2024
United Way of Pennsylvania Partners with Too Small to Fail and Barbara Bush Foundation to Launch New Early Literacy Campaign to Launch New Early Literacy Campaign
Media contacts:Too Small to Fail, press@clintonfoundation.orgBarbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: Lauren.Sproull@barbarabush.orgUnited Way of Pennsylvania: krotz@uwp.org At CGI 2024, Too Small to Fail Launches New Early Literacy Campaign to Support Families Across Pennsylvania In partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the United Way of Pennsylvania, this...
June 7, 2024
United Way Network Advocates for Critical PA 211 Funding
United Way of Pennsylvania members and PA 211 staff call on legislators to provide an increase in funding for this vital resource for Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA - Yesterday, the United Way of Pennsylvania (UWPA) and its affiliate members, alongside PA 211 volunteers and front-line workers, convened a press conference and...
May 28, 2024
Despite Bigger Paychecks, PA Has Highest Number of Working, Financially Struggling Households Since 2010
New ALICE Update shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind Harrisburg, PA — Wage growth offset by stubborn inflation and the expiration of enhanced federal tax credits were some of the contributing factors to the highest numbers of households experiencing financial hardship in...
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