Blog Category: United Way Network
Have You Met Alice?
By John B. Franklin, CEO of United Way of Northern New Jersey
Some years ago, as the Executive Director of the Community Soup Kitchen in Morristown, New Jersey, I spent my days getting to know many who had hit rock-bottom. I gained great sympathy for these individuals who were homeless and destitute. The more I got to know them, the more I learned.
More10/04/12
UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. PRESIDENT
Stacey Stewart, United Way U.S.A. President
United Way Worldwide today announced the appointment of Stacey D. Stewart as President of United Way U.S.A. – a newly created position that reflects the organization’s commitment to its U.S. network of more than 1,200 local members. Stewart’s appointment is effective October 15. More
09/24/12
Hurricane Isaac Relief
Hurricane Isaac Relief is Underway
Recovery and rebuilding is underway in the Gulf Coast region following last week’s visit from Hurricane Isaac. Please visit www.unitedwaygulfcoast.org. More
09/05/12
Charting a Course for Change through Collective Impact
Charting a Course
Are you working with a United Way on your community initiative and wondering what the best role is for them? If so, check out this new white paper that lays out the community strategies experts say work best to improve education, financial stability and health and how your United Way can help you turn those strategies into action. More
08/13/12
Advocate for Education, Income and Health this August Recess
United Way & TEAM NFL Meet with Representatives
Before you head out the door for your August vacation, take some time to meet with your congressional representatives during their month-long break. Members of Congress will be in their home state and district offices during the month of August. More
08/01/12