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Author: Chris Murray

Chris Murray

Chris Murray

With a goal to strengthen United Way’s brand and effectively support relationships with donors and partners across the community and region, Chris Murray spearheads United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s communications strategy, with a focus on market research, public and media relations, digital and social media, and advertising.

Email: cmurray@uwgpsnj.org

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Jill on the Hill: Standing Up for the Charitable Tax Deduction

Fri, February 15, 2013

Jill On the Hill

This week, our own Jill Michal joined United Way Worldwide CEO Brian Gallagher, CEOs from state and local United Ways and dozens of nonprofit leaders from around the country to advocate for the protection of the charitable tax deduction on Capitol Hill.

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Charitable Deduction is Critical for Nonprofits and Communities

Wed, January 02, 2013

Charitable Deduction is Critical for Nonprofits and Communities
We hope you had the opportunity to read Jill's important commentary, “Charitable Deduction is Critical for Nonprofits and Communities,” in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday, December 30th. More»

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Early Education the Best Crime Deterrent

Tue, November 06, 2012

Early Education the Best Crime Deterrent
“Research is clear that the earlier our investment in a child's life occurs, the greater the payoff,” says Jill Michal and Ann O'Brien Schmieg of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. We hope you had the opportunity to read their important commentary, "Early Education the Best Crime Deterrent," in The Philadelphia Inquirer. More»

A Healthy Mind = A Healthy Body

Wed, October 24, 2012

A Healthy Mind = A Healthy Body

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha, shows students at Julia de Burgos their new fitness room

Researchers have found a positive link between physical activity, attention and academic achievement in children. When young people are engaged in quality education during the school day and stimulating after school programs once the bell rings, they are more apt to graduate high school college- or career-ready. By providing children with a fun, safe place to play and exercise, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) and the Philadelphia Eagles hope to set children on the path to success.

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Philadelphia Eagles Help Young People Start School Year on Right Track

Thu, August 09, 2012

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has been known for making great plays throughout his career. But perhaps no pass was more meaningful than what recently took place following an Eagles training camp practice at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.

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