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United Way Featured on Bloomberg TV

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, speaks with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg TV discussing the importance of maintaining the charitable tax deduction in the U.S.Click here to watch.

United Way Announces Regional Fund for Communities Hardest Hit by Sandy

New York, NY—United Way today announced the creation of the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund (#sandyfund). Contributions to the Fund will be used by local United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard to address the near-term and long-term recovery needs of communities most affected by the hurricane.

Leaders Agree: Out-of-School Time Opportunities Are Key to Student Success

Alexandria, VA (October 18, 2012) – Education and community leaders today gathered at United Way Worldwide to promote youth achievement through a focus on out-of-school activities. The summit created dialogue about the effect of out-of-school programs and how they can be used to foster more successful and high-achieving students.

United Way Tells Candidates

By Paul Clolery, Vice President and Editorial Director of NPT Publishing Group via The Huffington Post - With the presidential election just weeks away and the two major candidates starting the debate cycle, 22 of the leading executives of the nonprofit sector have a message for both President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.

United Way Announces New U.S. President, United Way Worldwide

Alexandria, Va. (September 25, 2012) – United Way Worldwide today announced the appointment of Stacey D. Stewart as U.S. President of United Way Worldwide – 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.

National Civic League Announces 2012 All-America Cities

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.

United Way Worldwide Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

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.