Voices for the Common Good: The World Speaks Out on Opportunity

05/08/12

United Way is excited to release “Voices for the Common Good: The World Speaks Out on Opportunity” – a new report based on more than 120 community conversations in a dozen countries. In these conversations, everyday people from all walks of life talked about their aspirations for their communities, the challenges they see in creating opportunity, and what it will take to make real progress in the areas central to a good life – education, income, and health.

If we can dream it, we can do it.

04/17/12

Photo taken by Josh Landis, Manager of Digital Media Design, at United Way Worldwide's headquarters April 17, 2012.

Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride to it's final destination, a museum in Northern Virginia. As it passed by United Way Worldwide's office, I gathered with our staff on the edge of the Potomac River to witness a ceremonial flyover of our Nation's Capitol. I realized then that this moment was the realization of a dream that many thought impossible. More

It Gets Better

04/02/12

Members of the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago staff and friends from the community came together to submit a video for the It Gets Better Project.

Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award 2012

03/01/12

The Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award is presented each year to one person in the nation who exemplifies the highest standards in service to others. This singular honor this year is presented to a one-of-a-kind community leader, Bill McCarthy. He has been dedicated to organizing, mobilizing, reaching out to community partners and building coalition to change people’s lives. More

Mobilizing Communities Toward Better Education, Income and Health: Q&A With Brian Gallagher

02/28/12

The NewPublicHealth Blog published an interview with United Way Worldwide's CEO Brian Gallagher on improving communities through mobilization.

United Way Community Listening Project on Disconnected Youth

02/13/12

The White House Council for Community Solutions recently convened a group of nonprofit and corporate leaders to talk about ways to help disconnected youth find employment and education. Nearly 40 United Ways have signed up to host community conversations in February and March around creating opportunities for disconnected youth. More

United Way of New York City and Jay-Z Come Together to Support Youth

02/03/12

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Brian Gallagher Speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos

01/30/12

Photo by Moritz Hager, Copyright World Economic Forum

Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way Worldwide, is captured during the session 'Building Trust' at the Annual Meeting 2012 of the World Economic Forum at the congress centre in Davos, Switzerland, January 27, 2012. More

Happy Holidays!

12/21/11

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Give Twice with the Gift Card that Gives Back

12/12/11

United Way Leaders Join Together for The Harwood Public Innovators Lab

12/01/11

United Way CEO’s, staff and community leaders are coming together for the Harwood Public Innovators Lab, a two and a half day event at the Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, Virginia,learning to co-create a brighter future for the community. More

Exclusive Vikings Tickets for United Way Supporters

11/07/11

Watch the Opportunity Nation Summit

10/27/11

Mary M. Gates Learning Center Celebrates One Year

10/13/11

United Way celebrates Mary M. Gates Learning Center's first birthday. More

United Way Advocates Take to Capitol Hill

09/27/11

United Way staff from California meet with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill.

The United Way Worldwide Public Policy team invited United Way staff from across the country to gather in Washington, DC for a day-long advocacy training and Capitol Hill Day. More

United Way to Hold an Orientation Webcast for Volunteer Readers, Tutors and Mentors

09/16/11

On October 4th, United Way Worldwide will host a live webcast to help volunteer readers, tutors and mentors get started helping kids succeed. More

LIVE UNITED and get a chance to win free airfare!

09/15/11

See how you can enter the LIVE UNITED sweepstakes for a chance for two round-trip tickets. More

GE Appliance Sale to Benefit United Way

09/14/11

We all have a stake in creating a healthy, prosperous community and GE has found a way for us all to work with them to generate funds for United Way. More

Community Services Network Kicks Off United Way Campaign

09/13/11

Across the country, union members’ are demonstrating strong support for United Way More

United Way stands with the families affected by tornadoes

04/28/11

United Way Worldwide offers its deepest sympathy to the people affected by the spring storms and tornadoes that caused wide-spread destruction across several states from April 26-28. More

Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education

03/30/11

Today, United Way is proud to release "Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education." More