First Book Grant Received for $170,000
United Way of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Pennsylvania Public Television, has been awarded $170,000 for new books and ebooks, for children in need across the state. “First Book is helping public media partners and United Ways to resource proven local strategies which get free books into the hands of children of all ages from low-income…
We have moved!
The offices of UWP and PA 211 have moved to Lemoyne – our new address is 20 Erford Rd., Suite 215, Lemoyne, PA 17043. Thank you for keeping our contact information updated in your system! Our telephone numbers have not changed.
1.2 Million Pennsylvanians Cannot Afford Household Basics
New United Way of PA Report Sheds Light on Financial Hardships HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 18, 2019) – The United Way of Pennsylvania (UWP), along with statewide and regional partners, today released a report that shows that 1.2 million Pennsylvania households earn more than the federal poverty level but still not enough to pay for essentials such…
United Way of Pennsylvania Announces Statewide 2-1-1 Availability By End Of 2019
United Way of Pennsylvania and PA 2-1-1 are standing united to recognize February 11th as PA 2-1-1 Day and celebrate a significant milestone. All Pennsylvania residents will be able to contact 2-1-1 for help by the end of 2019. 2-1-1 is the free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that currently connects 97 percent of…
UWP In Partnership With Labor Launches Texting Initiative To Support Government Employees
United Way of Pennsylvania, in partnership with PA 2-1-1, PA AFL-CIO, and AFGE District 3, are launching an initiative January 17th, 2018 to support federal government employees and contractors who are impacted by the partial federal government shutdown. This initiative will be available throughout the shutdown. UWP has launched a text code which, when individuals sign up, will authorize…
Keystone Spirit of the United Way award honor roll
United Way of PA is pleased to announce our nominees for the prestigious 2018 Keystone Spirit of the United Way Award. This award is given to a nominee to recognize his or her exceptional and sustained volunteer and philanthropic leadership. This award celebrates the nominees’ exceptional and sustained engagement with their local United Way and…
Pre-K and head start get $25 million investment in pa state budget helping thousands of kids!
This historic state budget has been signed by Governor Wolf and is a strong step in the right direction for early education. Legislators of both parties and the governor have made an investment in the Early Education system that will increase access for thousands of children across the state. The 2018-19 spending plan included the…