Press Releases | United Way Worldwide

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

June 27 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.

125 Years Of The United Way Movement And the Fifth Annual United Way Day of Action

June 21 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.

Fantasy Football: United Way Works With Team of NFL Volunteers To Recruit Readers, Tutors and Mento

June 19 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.

United Way recognizes Deloitte for contributing skills-based volunteering and pro bono work to impro

May 14 2012

Deloitte given multiple top honors for community impact and volunteer engagement

Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 12 Throughout Nation

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.

Anmed Health Diversity Director Is Elected to United Way’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees

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.

Primus Telecommunications Chairman Is Re-Elected to United Way’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees

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.

Aquarius Sports and Entertainment Founder Is Elected to United Way’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees

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.

Phil Baldwin Elected to Serve Second Term as Chairman of United Way’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees

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.

Deloitte Vice Chairman Roger Nanney Is Re-Elected to United Way’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees

May 10 2012

United Way Worldwide elected D. Roger Nanney, Vice Chairman of Deloitte LLP, to a second, two-year term on the United Way U.S.A. Board of Trustees.