United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

A huge thank you to NexTier Bank employees who volunteered during their fall United Way Volunteer Days! They lent a hand at our partner agencies, HAVIN, Inc. and The Lighthouse Foundation PA helping neighbors meet essential needs. We’re grateful to NexTier, HAVIN, Inc. and The Lighthouse Foundation for their continued support of our community!

It’s Throwback Thursday and we're taking a look back on a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the close of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s successful campaign. Thanks to our incredible staff, we raised nearly$70,000 to support critical work in the community. Our donations are helping people to meet basic needs, move to financial stability and build for success in school and life. Our event wrapped up with fellowship and creativity as we painted canvases featuring the United Way Circle of Hope. The paintings are displayed in each of our regional offices. #ChangemakersUnite #TBT

When women of influence gather, amazing things happen. What an inspiring morning at Women United’s Women of Influence Breakfast at Saint Vincent College! Attendees enjoyed networking, a warm welcome from Lee Intachi, assistant director, Community Relations and Outreach, and an empowering keynote by Jennifer Miele who spoke of the power of mentorship. Thanks to everyone who attended and to our amazing sponsors for making this event a success. Check out the full photo album here: bit.ly/3YsR1Mp. Want to learn more about Women United? Visit uwswpa.org/womenunited/. #WomenUnited #ChangemakersUnite

Your contribution to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania goes directly to your local community and is a powerful driver of change. Donating directly to United Way without restrictions on which agencies benefit, enables us to address the community’s most pressing needs, creating lasting, positive impact. A donation of any size makes an enormous difference. A monthly donation of just $10 provides a child with access to early childhood education programs. Make your impact today by donating at uwswpa.org/donate/.

Are you a talented writer with a passion for storytelling and a strong commitment to equity? United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is looking for a media relations & storytelling associate to join our team! In this role, you’ll create engaging content and secure media coverage that highlights our impact in the community. You'll write compelling stories about our donors, corporate partners, staff, partner agencies and the people we serve-with clarity, compassion and purpose. Ready to use your communication skills to share the story of United Way and the lives we touch? Apply today at uwswpa.org/careers!

Building success in school and life means empowering students to achieve their dreams. We’re thrilled to have partnered with Evolve_Coaching for our Welcome Back Summer programming! Each year, Evolve supports more than 200 individuals with disabilities in Pittsburgh, providing each client with individualized support to help them meet their goals. Evolve is dedicated to educating communities and raising awareness about the many intersecting forms of neurodiversity. By partnering with over 100 local employers, Evolve also promotes the hiring of adults with developmental disabilities. Thank you, Evolve Coaching, for your commitment to helping individuals in our community thrive!

Every day, more than 9,000 Americans turn 65, facing new challenges and opportunities. For some, a wide-open calendar can feel disorienting and disconnecting. Some women may approach retirement with fewer savings due to wage inequity and part-time work with career interruptions for family care. United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is dedicated to meeting people where they are, and in response, created NextUP to provide meaningful connections and guidance for women navigating this new phase of life. NextUP is a branch of Women United and is now in its third year offering more structure and opportunities for women to thrive. In our latest Voices United blog, NextUP co-chairs Dottie Alken and Sanda Harker share how being part of a group dedicated to investing in women and children, while offering valuable networking opportunities, has greatly supported their journeys into retirement. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dDK-B5BS.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania stands with communities to raise awareness and take action for mental health. We believe that everyone deserves access to the care and support needed to thrive—whether at home, work or in school. Mental health is essential for overall well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, 24/7, free confidential help is available by calling 211 or visiting 211.org for non-emergent mental health resources and support. Call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for suicide and crisis support. #WorldMentalHealthDay

On October 1, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania hosted the second annual Giveback Games, sponsored by Emerson Processing Management and Protiviti, at Rivers Casino & The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh, with support from United Way’s premier campaign sponsors, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. 400 young professionals came together in 54 teams to compete in three exciting games: United Way Kahoot, which tests the knowledge of United Way and our region; Donating for a Difference, where teams matched donation amounts to the impact it makes and Piecing it Together, a fun jigsaw puzzle challenge. Congratulations to our Giveback Games champions, Schneider Downs! To view our full album visit: bit.ly/givebackgames2024. Thank you to everyone who joined us! A special thank you to the Next Gen Ambassadors for their dedication! To learn more about the Next Gen Ambassadors and future events, visit uwswpa.org/next-gen/. #ChangemakersUnite

Make tax season less stressful for your neighbors by signing up as a free tax prep volunteer! Join us in making the tax filing process smoother for individuals and families working hard for low wages by volunteering with United Way’s #FreeTaxPrep. Make a positive impact and help people keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets. Sign up today: swpafreetaxes.org #ChangemakersUnite