July 02, 2012
Denver, Colorado—The National Civic League named 14 communities All-America Cities today. The cities, counties and regions were recognized for their ambitious plans to ensure that more children are proficient readers by the end of third grade. Read More »
June 28, 2012
United Way Worldwide believes every American should have access to quality, affordable health care. United Way also knows the importance of investing in community-based prevention to keep people healthy in the first place. With a 125-year history of working with business, government, and community partners, United Way works to identify community needs and improve the quality of life for all people. Our goal is to ensure that every American has the opportunity to live a good life, and we know access to coverage and prevention help build a better world for our kids, stronger families, a secure middle class, and our country’s competitiveness. Read More »
June 22, 2012
Washington, DC (June 22, 2012) – Volunteers in seven countries yesterday participated in the fifth annual United Way Day of Action advancing education, income and health projects and creating opportunities for a better life in communities around the world. Partners and institutions celebrated 125 years of the United Way movement by generating public awareness and participating in volunteer activities, including education-related congressional advocacy, literacy awareness outreach and reading to children. Read More »
June 20, 2012
Washington, DC (June 20, 2012) – NFL players today joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their supporters to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. Read More »
May 14, 2012
Deloitte given multiple top honors for community impact and volunteer engagement Read More »
May 10, 2012
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 20th annual food drive to combat hunger this year on Saturday, May 12. On that day, letter carriers will collect non-perishable donations as they deliver mail along their postal routes. Read More »
May 10, 2012
United Way Worldwide elected Juana Spears Slade, Director of Diversity and Language Services at AnMed Health, to support its U.S. mobilization work over the next three years. Read More »
May 10, 2012
United Way Worldwide re-elected Peter Aquino, Chairman of Primus Telecommunications Group, Inc. (PTGi), to a second term as an at-large trustee to support the organization’s U.S. network over the next three years. Read More »
May 10, 2012
United Way Worldwide elected Marc Bluestein, Founder and President of Aquarius Sports and Entertainment, as an at-large trustee to support the organization’s U.S. movement over the next three years. Read More »
May 10, 2012
United Way Worldwide elected Philip Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer of CredAbility, to a second term as Chairman of United Way’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees. Read More »