Our Mission: United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of community. Working with individuals, businesses and organizations, we help people in Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, Fayette and Armstrong counties to measurably improve their lives and create long-lasting change for the betterment of our community.
Ways to Help
Jeff and Tara Craft: When small-town values make an impact in the big city.
United Way donors Jeff and Tara Craft believe in the power of a strong community and are passing their charitable values along to their children.
Q&A with Mary Danielson
Mary Danielson, a Butler resident and Fundraising Specialist at The Arc of Butler County, advocates for individuals with disabilities. Her passion for giving back began in school and continues with United Way’s Next Gen.
Next Gen Ambassador Q&A with Hannah Samlall
Hannah Samlall is a Virginia Tech grad, co-founder of Waterloo Street, and runs the Biz Collective with her sister. Passionate about supporting women-owned businesses, she’s also a Next Gen Ambassador.
Tina Moracsyzk, expanding her network to create a greater community impact.
Women United has given Tina Moracsyzk valuable networking and professional growth opportunities. With over 2,000 members, Tina highlights countless development opportunities and committees to enhance leadership skills.
Wendy and Brad Parrish, WVU alums return to the region and make an impact.
Wendy and Brad encourage others to join United Way's Tocqueville Society, not just to make an impact, but to connect with members, hear their stories, and learn more about the programs they support.
$31.4M
in community investment in 2023–2024.
109
agency partners funded in 2023–2024.
6,360
individuals volunteered
through United Way.
through United Way.
Serving Our Region
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania invests in five counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland. Our most recent round of investments—which benefited 110 agencies across this region, our PA 211 Southwest hotline and our innovative and rapid response grantmaking programs–impacted the lives of 1.35 million people last year alone.
412 Food Rescue
Connecting surplus food from retailers with nonprofits, tackling hunger by making healthy food more accessible while reducing food waste and barriers like transportation.
Allegheny County
Abiding Missions
The "No Neighbor In Need" program addresses essential needs in Allentown, South Pittsburgh, providing food, secure housing, clothing, transportation, and household support to the community.
Allegheny County
ACHIEVA
ACHIEVA's Benefits Counseling program helps individuals with disabilities navigate the impact of employment on vital government benefits, ensuring they can work without losing essential support like Medicaid.
Allegheny County
ACTION-Housing, Inc.
With Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, offers home repairs for seniors and people with disabilities. Their program enhances safety and accessibility and provides winter furnace repairs.
Allegheny County
Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE)
Need excerpt.
Allegheny County
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Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Jeff and Tara Craft: When small-town values make an impact in the big city.
United Way donors Jeff and Tara Craft believe in the power of a strong community and are passing their charitable values along to their children.
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