UWP is Hiring a Policy and External Affairs Manager
UWP seeks an experienced public policy professional to support our state and federal advocacy efforts, enhance local United Way and community partner participation in advocacy campaigns, foster strong and lasting external relationships, and to work collaboratively across the public and private sectors on key initiatives which strengthen our impact and elevate the United Way brand….
UWP to Participate in Hill Day in Washington, D.C. Next Week
Next week, United Way of Pennsylvania staff will travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2024 Advocacy Forum & Capitol Hill Day, along with over 150 colleagues from across the United States. The event, hosted by United Way Worldwide, will bring together passionate individuals to learn together and advocate for our 2024 federal priorities….
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…
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…