United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

A big thank you to PPG for making the holiday season a little brighter for seniors in our community! Through their latest volunteer effort, nine PPG retirees packed 90 care kits while sharing memories of their time together at PPG. We’re so grateful for our partnership with PPG and all our workplace campaigns. Together, we’re helping our neighbors meet basic needs and thrive! #UnitedIsTheWay #MeetingBasicNeeds

#ThrowbackThursday to our United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania office holiday party! Our Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland offices joined together for an afternoon of fun and camaraderie as we celebrated another year of meaningful work in our communities. From ugly holiday sweater contests to sharing dessert recipes, it was the perfect way to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together. Here’s to an incredible team and an even brighter year ahead! #UnitedIsTheWay #DedicatedTeams

A heartfelt thank you to our Premier Campaign Sponsors, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, for their unwavering support of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s mission. Your generosity fuels our work to meet basic needs, move to financial stability and build for success in school and life. Thanks to our sponsors and donors, nearly 1.35 million people have benefited from life-changing services. Together, we’re making a positive difference in our communities! #UnitedIsTheWay #SupportingCommunities

Tax season is here, and we’re looking for volunteers to join our Free Tax Prep program! Hear from first-year greeter Allaina Wagner about her inspiring experience and discover why volunteering might be the perfect fit for you. “This was my first year volunteering with Free Tax Prep, and I started as a greeter. The experience not only inspired me to continue volunteering but also motivated me to train as a tax preparer next year. I wanted to ease into the program and understand the process before diving into tax preparation, and being a greeter gave me that confidence. The most rewarding part was seeing people walk in feeling stressed about filing their taxes and leaving with relief and gratitude. Knowing I played a small role in easing that burden for my community is what will keep me coming back year after year." –Allaina W., Free Tax Prep volunteer Join United Way’s #FreeTaxPrep program and help families file taxes for free, helping to get the maximum refund they deserve. Sign up to volunteer today at swpafreetaxes.org. #UnitedIsTheWay #HelpingFamilies

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania brings our community together to make a difference. Through the compassion and dedication of donors, volunteers, companies and philanthropies, we support partner agencies serving our region. Our volunteers are crucial to helping in our mission. Last year, we mobilized 6,360 volunteers to help distribute food, diapers, holiday care packages and books which reached 118,000 people in need. Explore our volunteer opportunities, from scheduled events to DIY projects, and join us in making a difference in our communities! Visit https://lnkd.in/eYccXeVg.

Our community is only as strong as those who lead the way. United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania offers opportunities to make a lasting impact through our leadership groups—a philanthropic pathway to inspire giving and create meaningful change. Our leadership donors help others succeed, live with dignity and thrive while connecting with like-minded professionals committed to building a stronger community. Join us and lead the way! Learn more about our leadership groups and how you can be involved by visiting unitedwayswpa.org/give/. #UnitedIsTheWay #GivingBack

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s IMPACT Awards celebrate extraordinary local volunteers making a difference in our community. This year, we proudly honored Donnie Black, a dedicated volunteer and board member at Allegheny Youth Development (AYD), and Mary Ann Shiring, a passionate volunteer at South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM). We spoke with Donnie and Mary Ann as they shared their thoughts on the power of volunteerism and their hopes for the future of their organizations. Read more of what they had to say by visiting the newest Voices United blog: https://lnkd.in/eYPd3wwG

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new and improved website! Discover more about United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s work, explore our partner agencies, check out our latest events and learn about resources like PA 211, all in one easy-to-navigate space. It’s never been easier to see how we’re making a difference together. Check out our site now by visiting unitedwayswpa.org.

What a wonderful evening of holiday cheer at Women United’s Shop & Share the Season event! From festive shopping at Fort Ligonier to dinner and meaningful connections, we came together to support our community in meeting basic needs, moving to financial stability and building for success in school and life. Attendees also engaged in Tough Choices, a simulation highlighting the difficult budgeting decisions many face and how unexpected expenses can lead to financial instability. Thank you to everyone who joined! Don’t miss out on future Women United events—learn more about this incredible group of women at https://lnkd.in/eTSVMGVE. #UnitedIsTheWay #WomenUnited

Building for success in school and life is one of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s core investment priorities, and we’re proud to partner with organizations like GREENSBURG HEMPFIELD AREA LIBRARY who believe in that same mission. Committed to promoting literacy and lifelong learning, the library offers programs for children, teens and adults. The Early Career Ramps program brings STEM and arts literacy opportunities to elementary and middle school students across the county library system. Thank you, Greensburg Hempfield Library, and all of our partner agencies for helping our community thrive! #UnitedIsTheWay #SuccessfulCommunties