PA Primary Day is Tuesday, June 2
If you decided to vote by mail-in ballot for the PA primary election, deliver your completed ballot as soon as possible to avoid any delays! If you haven’t already mailed it in, you can drop it off in person, and some counties offer drop boxes. Your ballot must be received by your local election office…
Get Connected to Local Resources at PA211.org
Search PA 211’s statewide database of resources to get connected to help with your basic needs. From housing, to food, to help with a utility bill and more, you can search for providers near you, learn about eligibility, and contact programs for more details at PA211.org. If you need free personalized help, you can dial…
Request your PA Primary Mail-In Ballot by 5pm Today!
If you are a registered voter and you would like to participate in PA’s primary election via mail-in ballot, make sure to complete your online request by 5pm today! Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all voters in PA have the option to vote by mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. Polling places will…
Register to Vote for the Primary by May 18!
To make your voice heard in the PA primary, which will take place on June 2 this year, make sure you’re registered to vote by May 18! You can register to vote online.
UWP and PA211 Receive $25,000 Grant for Census Outreach
Every ten years, every person in the United States and their territories are counted. This count is called the census. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in the United States and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American…
Emergency Assistance for Eligible Families
Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) to help low-income families who lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families who qualify will be eligible for a one-time payment to assist them in meeting basic needs and help them secure more stable financial footing in the future….
24 PA Counties to Reopen May 8
Governor Wolf announced today that 24 counties in the northwestern and northcentral regions of the state will reopen in the yellow phase, starting at midnight on Friday, May 8. The yellow phase is not a complete reopening; aggressive mitigation measures will still be in place to combat the spread of the virus. Read on to…
UWP Twitter Chat: Wed., Apr. 29
Please join us for a Twitter chat on the effects of COVID-19 on Pre-K, child care, child care professionals and providers, and families! Your voice deserves to be heard! Date: Wednesday, April 29th. Time: 3PM Where: @unitedwaypa Participants: ELPA Campaign, Local United Ways across PA, OCDEL partners and fellows,Providers, Parents. Hashtags:Primary Hashtag: #UWPchat (MUST BE…
Gov. Wolf Offers Plan for Pennsylvania
PA Governor Tom Wolf released his plan to safely move the state through three phases of response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including relief, reopening, and recovery. Read more
UWP offers text subscription to clear confusion about assistance programs during pandemic
United Way of Pennsylvania and its partner PA 211 have created a free text message subscription service to provide information on public health measures, how to get help through the federal government’s stimulus package, and state resources for those struggling with a loss of income. UWP President Kristen Rotz said the text subscription a simple way to deliver…