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May 22, 2023, 12:52 ET United Way Worldwide Applauds the Bipartisan Introduction of the HELP Act in the US Senate

On Thursday, May 18, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), along with Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Congressman Brian...

Mar 16, 2023, 09:00 ET Americans Continue to Struggle with Housing and Utility Costs Post-COVID, According to New 211 Survey from United Way Worldwide

United Way Worldwide released its annual 211 Survey, which found that Americans are continuing to struggle with housing and utility costs three years ...

Oct 06, 2022, 07:53 ET United Way Worldwide Launches Disaster Response and Recovery Fund Supporting Communities Affected by Hurricane Ian

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, United Way Worldwide has established the United Way Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to help local United Ways on...

Jul 26, 2022, 10:03 ET UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE WELCOMES SEVEN NEW TRUSTEES

Today, United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced the election of seven new trustees by United Way members at the Annual Meeting of the Members held on...

Jun 23, 2022, 10:00 ET United Way Worldwide Appoints Marc Bitzer as Worldwide Board of Trustees Chair

Today, United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced the appointment of Marc Bitzer as the Worldwide Board of Trustees Chair. Bitzer has been a key asset to...

May 24, 2022, 07:44 ET United Way Worldwide Appoints Alice Archabal as Chief Development Officer

Today, United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced the appointment of Alice Archabal as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. United Way...

Mar 23, 2022, 10:35 ET United Way Worldwide Receives $25 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott

United Way Worldwide (UWW) today announced that it has received a $25 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The unrestricted gift...

Mar 15, 2022, 12:37 ET UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE NETWORK ADVISORY COUNCIL

United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced today the creation and membership of the United Way Network Advisory Council, a new advisory body that will...

Mar 07, 2022, 06:50 ET Organizace United Way Worldwide oznamuje spuštění fondu United for Ukraine

Organizace United Way Worldwide dnes oznámila, že v reakci na naléhavou a stále se zhoršující humanitární krizi, která vzniká v důsledku konfliktu na ...

Mar 07, 2022, 06:44 ET United Way Worldwide объявляет о создании фонда United for Ukraine

Организация United Way Worldwide сегодня объявила о создании фонда помощи в связи с острым и нарастающим гуманитарным кризисом, разворачивающимся в...

Mar 05, 2022, 14:55 ET United Way Worldwide oznamuje spustenie fondu United for Ukraine

Organizácia United Way Worldwide dnes oznámila, že zriadila fond pomoci v reakcii na naliehavú a rastúcu humanitárnu krízu, ktorá sa odohráva v...

Mar 04, 2022, 11:34 ET United Way Worldwide ogłasza uruchomienie funduszu United for Ukraine

Sieć United Way Worldwide ogłosiła dzisiaj utworzenie funduszu pomocowego w odpowiedzi na pilny i rosnący kryzys humanitarny wywołany trwającym...

Mar 04, 2022, 10:00 ET United Way Worldwide Announces Launch of United for Ukraine Fund

United Way Worldwide today announced that it has established a relief fund in response to the urgent and growing humanitarian crisis that is...

Feb 07, 2022, 16:34 ET United Way Worldwide Announces Leadership Appointments Including General Counsel, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Interim EVP for Worldwide Network Advancement, and Senior Fellow

United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced today the appointment of key leaders to the Executive Leadership Team who will report to President and CEO,...

Jan 27, 2022, 15:35 ET United Way Worldwide Launches MyFreeTaxes in English and Spanish for 2022 Tax Season

United Way Worldwide today announced today that MyFreeTaxes™ is, for the first time, available in both English and Spanish. The bilingual free online ...

Jan 27, 2022, 15:35 ET United Way Worldwide lanza MyFreeTaxes en inglés y español para la temporada fiscal 2022

United Way Worldwide anunció hoy que MyFreeTaxes™ está disponible por primera vez tanto en inglés como en español. El programa bilingüe gratuito de...

Sep 09, 2021, 14:13 ET United Way Worldwide Names Angela F. Williams as President and CEO

United Way Worldwide today announced that Angela F. Williams will become the next president and CEO of the organization. Williams will be the first...

Jun 01, 2021, 11:53 ET United Way Launches Live United Initiative to Support Communities' Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic

Today, United Way announced the launch of the Live United Initiative, an eight-week initiative to help communities everywhere continue on the path of ...

May 27, 2021, 13:19 ET United Way and Kimberly-Clark's Cottonelle® Brand Named a 2021 Halo Award Winner

United Way and Kimberly-Clark's Cottonelle® Brand have been named the 2021 SILVER Halo Award winners in the Best COVID-19 Initiative Category by...

May 21, 2021, 13:37 ET TikTok and ATTN: to Host Live Stream Event to Benefit United Way's India COVID Relief Efforts

United Way Worldwide, ATTN:, and TikTok today announced a LIVE stream event on Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 PM ET, featuring Shuba Vedula, musician and...

May 06, 2021, 12:29 ET America's Mask Challenge Provides Masks to Schools in 50 States

United Way Worldwide today announced that, nearly 28 million masks have been distributed among 167 school districts throughout all 50 United States,...

Apr 30, 2021, 09:35 ET United Way Worldwide Announces Launch of India COVID-19 Relief Fund

United Way Worldwide today announced that it has established a relief fund for United Way India to provide immediate assistance in containing the...

Apr 14, 2021, 09:30 ET United Way Worldwide Expands Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign

United Way Worldwide today announced the expansion of the Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign, providing access to free or discounted rides to...

Mar 18, 2021, 09:00 ET United Way Worldwide Releases Year One COVID-19 Impact Report

United Way Worldwide today released its Respond, Recover, Reimagine & Rebuild: United Way's COVID-19 Fight report highlighting the organization's...

Dec 15, 2020, 14:00 ET MacKenzie Scott Announces Major Donations To Multiple United Ways To Support Vital Work In Local Communities Across The Country

United Way Worldwide today announced that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made significant financial donations to multiple local United Ways...