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Ann O'Brien Schmieg

By Ann O'Brien Schmieg

Rename the Department of Public Welfare

Thu, May 16, 2013

Rename the Department of Public Welfare

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has joined the Campaign for What Works in asking Governor Corbett to change the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services.

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Alice Woods

By Alice Woods

Fueling Impact: 5 Reasons We Love Our Volunteers

Wed, May 15, 2013

Volunteerism at United Way

Volunteerism is at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED. And while there are never enough words (or enough space!) to share all the ways that they shine, here are a few of the reasons we love them.

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Ann O'Brien Schmieg

By Ann O'Brien Schmieg

Strategic Partnership Initiative: Helping Nonprofits Become Stronger Together

Wed, May 08, 2013

Strategic Partnerships Initiative

United Way is committed to working with nonprofit organizations to do the most good in our region. But we also know it’s not simply enough to “do good.” We must also do it well. And sometimes that takes some ingenuity.

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Mike Moynihan

By Mike Moynihan

Celebrating our Collective Impact

Mon, May 06, 2013

Celebrating our Collective Impact

To celebrate this incredible support and collective impact, UWGPSNJ in Camden County held its annual awards celebration on May 1, where we recognized local corporate partners, donors, advocates and volunteers.

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John Emge

By John Emge

Celebrating Volunteers, the Everyday Heroes

Fri, May 03, 2013

Atlantic County Campaign Celebration

On Tuesday, more than one hundred local heroes gathered in Atlantic City to celebrate the true power of volunteers.

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Ann O'Brien Schmieg

By Ann O'Brien Schmieg

An Imperative Investment in our Youngest Children

Tue, April 30, 2013

An Imperative Investment for our Youngest Children

Every child deserves high quality educational opportunities to grow up strong, financially stable and independent. We hope you had a chance to read Sean Reardon’s New York Times editorial, “No Rich Child Left Behind.”

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Jill Michal

By Jill Michal

United2Feed: Hundreds of Volunteers Partner to Tackle the Issue of Hunger

Fri, April 26, 2013

United2Feed

Yesterday, 500 volunteers participated in our 2013 United2Feed program, giving their time to prepare 60,000 meal kits for families and individuals throughout our region.

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Annie Madonia

By Annie Madonia

Driving Change Together: Corporate Partners Receive National United Way Recognition

Tue, April 23, 2013

Driving Change Together

Last week during the national United Way Staff Leaders Conference, the Spirit of America and Summit Awards ceremony recognized corporate partners for their ongoing commitment to our mission.

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Bruce Conway

By Bruce Conway

Burlington County Celebrates Campaign Successes

Thu, April 18, 2013

Burlington County Celebrates Campaign Successes

Kevin Kutcher celebrates with his family as he is honored with the Lawrence D. Epstein Volunteer of the Year Award

Members of Burlington County’s business and nonprofit community joined United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in Burlington County to mark the close of this year’s annual campaign.

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Mike Moynihan

By Mike Moynihan

Improving Health Support Access for the Homeless

Tue, April 16, 2013

Improving Health Support Access for the Homeless

UWGPSNJ in Camden County has partnered with the Camden Coalition of Health Care Providers and the Community Planning & Advocacy Council to launch the Urban Home and Health Initiative.

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