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April 11, 2018
The merger was announced Thursday. The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, or UWSWPA, covers Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette and southern Armstrong counties.
March 26, 2018
The women and wine for a worthy cause event drew more than 500 supporters who enjoyed wine and food stations from Italy, Germany and Spain. “As a group, Pittsburgh’s WLC is the third largest in the country with well over 2,000 members,” added United Way’s Lee Ann Munger.
March 14, 2018
The generosity and enthusiasm of the University of Pittsburgh faculty and staff sent the 2017 Pitt United Way campaign soaring — raising $673,962, the annual initiative’s highest total ever.
February 5, 2018
Those seeking help were largely asking for assistance with basic needs — food, shelter and utility assistance. Callers also requested help with free tax preparation, a service United Way coordinates with partner agencies for low-income tax filers.
December 15, 2017
As Pitt’s United Way campaign pushes toward its financial goal, Pitt is helping United Way’s local chapter create new programs that make sure thousands of area children get the most out of school.
November 30, 2017
New prizes in weekly drawings for those who donate to the United Way — including vacation days and parking spots — have helped to push Pitt’s United Way campaign to 71 percent of its 2017 goal of $713,000.
November 9, 2017
The council targets issues of importance to the group and supports them with both monetary contributions and volunteer activities, including aid for United for Women, a local fund that helps women in crisis regain stability in their lives.
October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017
The Southwestern Pennsylvania United Way chapter has been given the top rating from Charity Navigator for the past seven years in a row, ranking it in the top 3 percent of charitable organizations nationwide for accountability and transparency.
October 12, 2017
Ninety Pitt staff members volunteered at 13 community agencies and outdoor sites in Oakland and surrounding neighborhoods for the annual Pitt Day of Caring on Oct. 6th.
October 2, 2017
United for Women helps women who can’t pay bills or may be on the verge of homelessness because of sudden job loss, death of a spouse, domestic violence, or other circumstances.
October 2, 2017
The WLC's United for Women initiative that has helped 6,000 local women since it began five years ago.
August 28, 2017
Pitt has made a commitment to encourage more than 100 of the University’s faculty, staff and students to volunteer at Pittsburgh Public Schools to meet and mentor students and “show them that Pitt — and our entire community — cares,” said Kathy Humphrey, senior vice chancellor for engagement, chief of staff and secretary to the Board of Trustees at Pitt.
March 14, 2017
Making Life Changing Moments, the United Way of Southwestern PA's 2016 acheivements and sucesses.
November 17, 2016
Want to volunteer this holiday season? Join United Way and share the joy of reading with children. Host a book drive, make literacy kits, read stories to local children.