Pennsylvania’s 2024-2025 Budget Fails to Deliver for ALICE Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Pennsylvania’s new state budget fails ALICE on multiple fronts – it does not provide targeted, meaningful tax relief that these workers need. This budget also fails to deliver any public investment that addresses the shortage of available child care in Pennsylvania. These households, who generally earn too much to qualify for most public programs, and…
UWP is Hiring a PA 211 Technology and Web Site Coordinator
PA 211 is seeking a Web and Technology Coordinator who shares our vision of a more connected and supportive society. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy innovator with a passion for leveraging digital tools to amplify our impact. This role requires not just technical expertise, but also a deep understanding of how technology can…
United Way of Pennsylvania Invites Partner Organizations, Businesses, and Elected Officials to join us in a Commitment to Action to Improve Housing Stability Across the Commonwealth
Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson On Friday, June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, upholding local ordinances that ban homeless people from sleeping and camping in public places. Under this rule, localities will be able…
UWP receives $450,000 to develop an innovative housing initiative with Eastern & Western PA CoC partners to improve housing stability
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced the recipients of the new round for funding for housing programs made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. UWP’s application for “Eastern PA CoC & Western PA CoC Landlord Engagement” will be funded along with 322 housing and community development initiatives across the…
UWP is Hiring a Member Services Manager
UWP seeks an experienced Member Services professional to lead our efforts to help local United Ways in the commonwealth grow stronger individually, and to work collaboratively across the state on key initiatives which unify our impact and elevate the United Way brand. The successful Member Services Manager seeks to find alignment and build connections which…
United Way Network Advocates for Critical 211 Funding at PA Capitol
On June 6, 10 local United Ways and front-line PA 211 workers traveled to Harrisburg to advocate for an increase in funding for PA 211. During the press conference, PA 211 team members talked about their life experiences, how 211 helped them in times of need or how they wished they had known about the…
PA ALICE Data Shows Highest Number of Working, Financially-Struggling Households Since 2010
Wage growth offset by stubborn inflation and the expiration of enhanced federal tax credits were some of the contributing factors to the highest numbers of households experiencing financial hardship in Pennsylvania in 2022. Though wages for the lowest paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of…
United Way of Lawrence County Executive Director Gayle Young Wins Distinguished Leader Award
On Wednesday, May 15, United Way of Pennsylvania’s President Kristen Rotz, presented United Way of Lawrence County Executive Director Gayle Young with the inaugural Distinguished Leader Award. This award was created by member chief professional officers to recognize a peer for positive leadership, creativity and innovation, as well as dedication to the mission and vision…
UWP Hiring Part-Time Office Coordinator
UWP seeks an experienced Office Coordinator professional to support our high-functioning team of in-office and remote workers. The successful candidate possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to coordinate multiples tasks, and finds joy in doing their part to contribute to our mission by supporting our internal team, including staff and boards of directors. They are…
Announcing New Partnership Between 211 and 988!
New partnership with PA 211 and Chester County Creates integration of 211 and 988 Services via the Chester County Human Needs Network. PA 211 and Chester County have partnered to provide Chester County residents with a one stop shop for assistance with basic needs and mental health services.The Human Needs Network will serve as a…
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raised Over $25 Million
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley raised a record-breaking $25,002,145 during its annual fundraising campaign, marking 14 consecutive years of growth for the nonprofit. The campaign was chaired by Tony and Adrienne DaRe of BSI Corporate Benefits, with a specific emphasis on the region’s rising mental health needs. The campaign was led by BSI…
Aging Our Way, PA: A Plan for Lifelong Independence- UWP Comments
Aging Our Way, PA is a 10-year roadmap to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s older adults and improve services for this rapidly growing population. The roadmap aims to address the issues of accessibility and affordability for housing, transportation, communication and information, social participation, digital equity and access, as well as other important aspects of…
United Way of Bucks County and County Commissioners declares March ALICE Awareness Month
United Way of Bucks County has partnered with county commissioners to declare March as ALICE Awareness Month, recognizing families like Rachel who have benefited from the LIFT United program. The acronym stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) families. The proclamation, signed by the Board of Bucks County Commissioners, aims to encourage community engagement,…