Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness. At United Way of Pennsylvania and PA 211, we understand the struggles of Mental Health and provide a list of resources for your mental health and wellness. If you or someone you know are in crisis please contact 988 immediately. Visit the PA 211 Mental Health Resources page to…
United Way of PA VITA 2023 Wrap Up
This year, PA 211 provided the scheduling for United Way of PA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in twelve counties. VITA is a program that provides free assistance with completing and filing federal tax returns for households with less than a certain amount of yearly income, typically under $58,000 for this tax season. United…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. When we invest in children, we are investing in our communities. National Child Abuse Prevention Month encourages communities to educate and increase awareness about the importance of child and family well-being. Let’s work together to commit to effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect….
West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund
At the request of West Reading Borough Council, United Way of Berks County and Berks County Community Foundation have partnered to create the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund. This fund will help aid members of the community who were impacted by the industrial explosion at R. M. Palmer’s Company in West Reading, Pennsylvania on March…
PA 211 & UPMC for You’s Resource Navigation Hub Helps Medicaid Members Access Community-Based Resources to Address Health Inequity
Pilot program dedicates PA 211 navigators to specifically support UPMC for You members PITTSBURGH, PA (March 21 2023)—PA 211 and UPMC for You today announced the launch of a 12-month pilot program to connect UPMC for You members to resources to address social determinants of health (SDOH) needs through the United Way of Pennsylvania’s 211…
UWP is now hiring a Member Services Manager!
United Way of Pennsylvania is now hiring a Member Services Manager! Do you enjoy helping others? Have a background in DE&I, communications, and event planning? This may be the career for you! Our Member Services Manager responsibilities include managing member services, encouraging network citizenship among local United Ways in Pennsylvania, cultivating and maintaining relationships with…
UWP Thanks 2023 Conference Sponsors!
UWP’s 2023 Conference: United and Growing, is next month and we wouldn’t be able to pull it off without the help of our dedicated sponsors! A big thank you to the following people who made this event possible! Diamond Sponsors Move Forward Counseling‘s mission is to empower people to improve their lives through excellent mental…
Survey Shows Staffing Crisis in Early Childhood Care and PreK Programs
On March 1, 2023, partners of the Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA Advocacy campaigns released the results of a survey conducted between January 31, 2023, and February 12, 2023, which details the historic staffing crisis in the early care and education sector effecting the capacity of programs. More than 1,100 programs across 54…
United Ways Read 2023
Local United Ways are helping their communities close gaps in reading proficiency in 2023 through United Ways Read. United Ways Read 2023 is a curated list of local reading programs hosted by our Pennsylvania United Ways that have special programs and events to help you instill a love of reading in your little one. Check…
98% of PA Voters Believe Early Childhood Education is Important
A poll, commissioned by the Early Learning PA Coalition and conducted by Susquehanna Polling and Research from February 1-7, 2023, found that 98% of PA voters believe that early childhood education is important. It also showed strong voter support for increased investment for early care and education programs like pre-k, high-quality child care and home…