Sign the Early Learning PA Petition
Throughout the pandemic, Pennsylvania’s early care and education system has faced enormous challenges. In fact, more than 500 child care providers in our state have closed their doors permanently since March, 2020. Federal CARES Act and other economic stimulus funding have helped, but more action is needed to further stabilize the Early Care and Education…
FamilyWize Prescription Savings Program is Now SingleCare
FamilyWize, which has been helping United Way communities save on their prescription medications since 2008, is officially combining their brand with SingleCare, a national leader in prescription savings cards. FamilyWize will soon be known as SingleCare! SingleCare will continue to partner with over 800 local United Ways, United Way Worldwide, the American Heart Association, Mental…
Resilient PA Grassroots Network Launches to Help Pennsylvania Communities Grow and Flourish Beyond Trauma
United Way of Pennsylvania announces today that it is launching a statewide network to connect local organizations who want to help support individuals through a trauma-informed approach which recognizes various forms of trauma and adverse events. This coalition, called “Resilient PA – Growing and Flourishing Together”, strives to foster resilient Pennsylvania youth, families, and communities…
United Way Survey Seeks to Understand Pandemic Impacts on PA Families
United Way of Pennsylvania is conducting a COVID-19 Impact Survey to assess the financial and household burdens that the COVID-19 Pandemic has caused on our state’s families. This short, confidential survey asks Pennsylvania families about their experience with finances, housing and utilities, child care, food accessibility, transportation and health care during the last year. An…
We’re Looking for a FT Administrative Assistant!
United Way of Pennsylvania and PA 211 are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to provide key administrative support which allows both organizations to deliver on their missions. The administrative assistant will also provide support to United Way of Pennsylvania President and PA 211 Executive Director who is responsible for implementing the strategic priorities…
Upcoming Resilient PA Coalition Launch
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are some of the most intense sources of stress that children can be exposed to, including child maltreatment, interparental violence, and parental substance use. Along with immediate health and educational effects, ACEs have been linked to higher risks of health-harming behaviors, including smoking, harmful alcohol consumption, and drug use. The World Health Organization…
COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Renewed to Aid in Response and Recovery
Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed a fourth renewal of his 90-day Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. The first proclamation was signed on March 6, following the announcement of the first two presumptive positive cases of the virus in Pennsylvania. The disaster declaration has allowed for waivers and extensions to continue to provide for Pennsylvanians…
Department of Health Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Order to Help Expedite Vaccine Administration, Improve Accessibility for Seniors
The Wolf Administration released a new order to increase the administration of vaccine dosages received, ensure ease of scheduling appointments, reinforce specific reporting by vaccine providers, and ensure accountability in providers’ adherence to vaccine priorities. All vaccine providers will be required to administer a specific percentage of vaccine first doses received within seven days of receipt of…
Record-Breaking Numbers of Pennsylvanians Turned to PA 211 Network for Help in 2020
Harrisburg, PA – On February 11, PA 211 Day, United Way and the Pennsylvania 211 network are celebrating the ability to connect from hello to help for more than 430,000 individuals who sought help via phone, text, or web search, and re-committing to be there for Pennsylvanians as our state builds back from the pandemic….
Record Number of ALICE Families Struggled to Afford Household Essentials as COVID-19 Hit
These families have little to no savings and are most concerned about their ability to afford housing costs Before COVID-19 hit, almost 1.4 million Pennsylvania households were already one emergency away from financial ruin — a 10-year record high — setting the stage for the unprecedented economic impact of the crisis, according to the latest…