United Way of Pennsylvania is bringing our network together across the Commonwealth for a series of Regional Meetings designed to help United Way teams connect, learn from one another, and have some fun along the way.
UWP will host two one-day regional meetings in 2026. We invite you and your full teams to join us at one or more meeting based on your interests and availability! Registration is $35 per person and is limited to United Way staff and Board Members. Please register by July 7 for the Milton Hershey School Meeting.
Each meeting will include a mix of breakout sessions, collaborative conversations, and opportunities to learn from one another’s work across the network as well as a fun networking activity!
Hershey Regional Meeting Details
Milton Hershey School Founders Hall
801 Spartan Lane, Hershey , PA 17033
July 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3:40 PM
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8:30am – 9:00am |
Check In & Continental Breakfast |
Founders Hall Dining Room |
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9:00am – 9:50am |
Founders Hall Dining Room |
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10:00am – 11:00am |
Breakout Sessions |
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Commitment To Mission Room C124 |
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Positive Spirit Room C121 |
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Mutual Respect Room C129 |
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11:15am – 12:00pm |
Meet at Registration Table in Front Entrance |
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12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Lunch Provided By Milton Hershey School |
Founders Hall Dining Room |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Breakout Sessions |
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Commitment To Mission Room C124 |
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Mutual Respect Room C129 |
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Positive Spirit Room C121 |
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2:10pm – 3:10pm |
Breakout Sessions |
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Building for the Future: Endowments, Capital Campaigns, and Major Gifts |
Commitment To Mission Room C124 |
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Mutual Respect Room C129 |
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Positive Spirit Room C121 |
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3:20pm – 3:30pm |
Closing |
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3:40pm – ??? |
(optional – offsite) |
Hershey Meeting FAQ
What should I wear?
Dress casual and wear your favorite United Way Gear!
Where is the meeting being held?
We will be in Founders Hall, located at 801 Spartan Lane, Hershey, PA 17033
Where should I park?
Please park in the lot across from Founders Hall.
– Follow Route 322 East to the intersection at Homestead Road.
– Continue through the first roundabout (Homestead Lane).
-Continue to the second roundabout at Meadow Lane.
-Take the right-hand exit onto Meadow Lane.
-Founders Hall is the large domed building on your right.
-Make 2nd right into the Founders Hall Parking Lot A.
-Enter the building through the Porte Cochere entrance.
What can I expect during the meeting?
Our Regional Meetings are designed to be highly interactive. Rather than traditional presentations, many sessions focus on group discussion, peer learning, and idea sharing.
Come prepared to:
-Build new connections and strengthen existing ones.
-Learn what’s working at other United Ways.
-Discuss challenges and explore solutions together.
-Share ideas and best practices with colleagues from across the network.
Will there be an opportunity to network?
Yes! After the meeting, you’re invited to join us for casual networking at Tröegs Independent Brewing just up the street. Food and drinks available on your own.
West Regional Meeting Details
Center For Community Innovation – Oil Region Campus– 1801 W. 1st St, Oil City, PA
September 15 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Activity Schedule*
8:30am – 9:00am Check In & Continental Breakfast
9:00am – 9:40am Better Together: Shaping the Future of United Way
9:40am – 9:50am Break
9:50am – 10:50am Breakouts
Finding Success in Rural Communities
Telling the United Way Story and Growing Your Brand
10:50am – 11:00am – Break
11:00am – 12:00pm Breakouts
Impact Programming Ideas and Implementation
Operational Best Practices & UW Positioning In the Community
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch with Community Partners
1:00pm – 1:50pm Reimagining PA 211: Strengthening Communities Through Connection
1:50pm – 2:00pm Break
2:00pm – 2:45pm Understanding ALICE: Insights For Stronger Community Action
2:45pm – 3:15pm ALICE Impossible Choices
3:15pm – 3:30pm Closing
Have an idea for a session or topic? We’d love to hear it. Email Ashley at aleary@uwp.org to share your idea.