United Way Urges Passage of the Calling for 2-1-1 Act
Broad bipartisan congressional support illustrates importance of the legislation
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Wells Fargo Earns Top Spot as Largest United Way Employee Campaign in United States
Wells Fargo became the largest employee campaign in the entire U.S., based on 2009 campaign results and rankings recently finalized by United Way Worldwide.
Read MoreJeff Homan Recipient of United Way’s Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award 2010
Jeff Homan, Chief Safety Steward, United Steelworkers Local 15320 named recipient of United Way’s prestigious Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award 2010
Read MoreGlobal Business Leader Elected to Serve as Chairman of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees
John J. Dooner, Jr., Chairman and CEO of McCann Worldgroup to lead world’s largest private charitable organization
Read MoreKellogg Company Steps Up During Economic Downturn With Innovation and Generosity
United Way recognizes Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc., Procter & Gamble, Dominion Resources, Inc., and Wells Fargo with top national award for community efforts
Read MoreUnited Way Leaders Descend on Capitol Hill
More than 1,000 staff and volunteers from across the country advocate for issues related to education, income and health.
Read MoreUnited Way Bring 5th Annual Alternative Spring Break Opportunities Across the Country
Sponsored by Deloitte, hundreds of young people to volunteer during Spring Break
Read MoreUnited Way Worldwide Collecting Donations for Chile Earthquake Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
Text CHILE to 864833 to have a one-time $10 donation added to your mobile phone bill
Read MoreFINRA and United Way Worldwide Announce $1.5 Million in Grants to Support Financial Education
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and United Way Worldwide (UWW) have announced nearly $1.5 million in grants to 12 recipients to extend the reach of community-based financial education programs across the country.
Read MoreUnited Way and Bank of America Partner to Bring Free Tax Preparation Services to Low-Income Families
Through the Federal Government’s EITC program, working families can receive up to $5,657 annually in tax credits; two-thirds of qualifying filers don’t use free tax prep
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