Press Releases
June 20, 2011
United Way Worldwide will officially launch its three-year effort to recruit one million new volunteer readers, tutors and mentors in education. This announcement will take place during the fourth annual United Way Day of Action, when more than 200 United Ways across the country will mobilize people to volunteer and to be part of the change in their communities. Read More »
June 08, 2011
Wells Fargo clinched the top spot as the largest workplace community support campaign in the U.S. for 2010 according to United Way Worldwide. Read More »
May 06, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 6, 2011) — Today, United Way honored U.S. Bank with the 2011 Spirit of America® Award to recognize the company and its employees’ commitment to improving the financial stability of individuals, families and local communities. Microsoft Corporation, Bank of America, Procter & Gamble and Dominion Resources, Inc. also received Summit awards for generosity, volunteerism and measurable community impact. Read More »
May 06, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 6, 2011) — Today, United Way honored Microsoft Corporation with two Summit awards for the company’s generosity and for innovative technology and software programs focused on improving education. Read More »
May 06, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 6, 2011) — Today, United Way honored Dominion Resources with a Summit award for the efforts by the company and its employees to strengthen communities. Read More »
May 06, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 6, 2011) — Today, United Way honored Bank of America with two Summit awards to recognize the company and its employees’ exceptional commitment to improving the financial stability of working individuals, families and communities. Read More »
May 06, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 6, 2011) — Today, United Way honored Procter & Gamble with two Summit awards for the company and its employees’ volunteer and community impact efforts. Read More »
May 03, 2011
Twelve Silverado crew cab pickups donated to Alabama United Ways
- GM Foundation provides $100,000 grant to American Red Cross
- OnStar providing Crisis Assist Services for customers in affected states Read More »
April 08, 2011
With about two weeks left in this year’s tax season, the Walmart Foundation, United Way, One Economy and the National Disability Institute’s Real Economic Impact Tour are urging eligible tax filers to take advantage of free tax preparation and filing tools. Read More »
April 05, 2011
Online Tool Ties New Census Data To Education’s Impact In Local Communities On Health, Civic Engagement, Crime and Other Factors
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