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March 15, 2013

United Way Presents Women in Philanthropy Award to Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Ann Stallard

Alexandria, Va (March 15, 2013)—Nearly 300 women from all over the world gathered at the United Way Women’s Leadership Summit in Charleston, SC where Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Ann Stallard were honored as recipients of the United Way Women in Philanthropy award. They have been recognized for their humanitarian efforts and strong leadership skills in mobilizing women to drive lasting community change.  Read More »

March 01, 2013

UPS delivers long-term commitment to community resiliency with annual United Way campaign

UPS and its employees, both active and retired, raised $59.1 million for communities during the 2012 United Way campaign; $1 million of UPS’s nearly $8 million corporate gift will be designated to United Way Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. The $1M contribution will be distributed to local United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard to address the ongoing recovery needs of communities most affected by the hurricane. Read More »

February 14, 2013

Coalition Makes Strong Case for Charitable Tax Deduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of leaders from the Charitable Giving Coalition and the nonprofit sector – representing education, health, faith-based, arts and neighborhood revitalization organizations – made a strong case to lawmakers today for protecting the charitable tax deduction. Dozens of nonprofit, charity and foundation representatives testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, which is examining the deduction as it works to address comprehensive tax reform and America’s fiscal challenges. Read More »

February 14, 2013

United Way CEOs and Thought Leaders Testify on Tax Deduction and Charitable Giving

Today, February 14, at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Tax Reform and Charitable Contributions fourteen state and local United Way CEOs, as well as United Way Worldwide CEO Brian Gallagher, are testifying on the charitable tax deduction and sharing about the central role that charitable giving plays in strengthening communities. Read More »

February 13, 2013

United Way CEOs to Testify on Capitol Hill on Charitable Contributions

On Thursday, February 14 at 9:30am ET, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee is holding a hearing on tax reform and charitable contributions. The hearing comes at a critical time when Congress is making key decisions about the federal budget and tax reform. Read More »

February 01, 2013

NBC's TODAY and United Way Help Support Communities Hardest Hit by Sandy with Essential Supplies

NEW YORK, NY - United Way and NBC News' TODAY are partnering to help communities in need with "TODAY Gives Hope: Hurricane Sandy.” The TODAY show team will leverage its strength in news coverage, cross-platform promotion and partnerships to inspire viewers to bring hope back to communities hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Read More »

January 14, 2013

MTV, mtvU and United Way to Host Alternative Spring Break "Spring Fix" in March 2013

Network to Bring 50 Students from Around the Country to the New York / New Jersey Area to Spend Spring Break Rebuilding Communities Devastated by Hurricane Sandy  Read More »

December 17, 2012

Target and United Way “Share A Tree” and Bring Holiday Cheer to Families In Need

Alexandria, VA (December 17, 2012) – For the 22nd consecutive year, Target stores across the country are celebrating the season by donating holiday trees to United Way as part of the Target Share-a-Tree Program.  Read More »

December 03, 2012

United Way Worldwide Realigns to Increase Network Impact and Engagement Around the World

Shift Signals Organizations Commitment to Scale Impact and Increase Public-Private Partnerships Around the World Read More »

November 29, 2012

Americans Agree: Charitable Tax Deduction Vital to Nonprofits, Communities, and Donors

National poll finds that 79% of Americans Believe Reducing or Eliminating the Charitable Tax Deduction Would Have a Negative Impact on Charities and the People They Serve Read More »

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