Capping Charitable Deductions to Pay for Health Care Is a Bad Idea
(October 20, 2009) An opinion piece by United Way Worldwide President and CEO Brian Gallagher is featured in the current issue of the Capitol Hill daily Roll Call. The editorial addresses Congress’s possible consideration of a cap on charitable tax deductions to help fund health care reform, and explains United Way's opposition to such a cap. Roll Call is a widely read and highly respected publication focused on politics and policy on Capitol Hill. Read the op ed here>>>
United Way and the NFL with the Patriots at Gillette Stadium
Roger S. Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League, joined New England Patriots owners Robert and Myra Kraft, United Way Worldwide President and CEO Brian Gallagher and Michael K. Durkin, President of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley at a reception last night at Gillette Stadium to celebrate the longtime NFL-United Way partnership, one of the longest-running public service announcement campaigns in history. For more than 35 years, United Way and the NFL and its teams have been working together to strengthen communities across America. More>>>
United Way Mobilizes to Help in Disaster
From flooding in the Philippines and Atlanta, Georgia to the Typhoon in Taiwan, disasters have devastated communities around the world. United Way is there, mobilizing to respond in the short term and prepare for recovery and long-term rebuilding. More>>>
United Way of Central Iowa Volunteers Reach Out to Dropouts
(September 26, 2009) More than 200 volunteers knocked on the doors of 300 high school dropouts to ask them to return to school. Results show that nearly 20% of the dropouts approached through the overall program returned to school. During the Saturday event alone, 23 students agreed to return to school and 58 said they’re considering it. More>>> | Watch a TV clip
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Wins United Way Worldwide Best Practice Award for Budget Coaching Program
(September 30, 2009) Leaders gathered in Hartford to celebrate United Way's award-winning volunteer Budget Coaching Program for lower-income working families, the first of its kind in the state. The program was launched by United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut (UWCNCT) and is managed by Co-opportunity, Inc. More>>
United Way Worldwide Named World's Largest Charity
In The Chronicle of Philanthropy dated September 17, 2009, Holly Hall writes about the global expansion of non-profits. On the publication’s chart of the world’s 15 largest charities, United Way Worldwide tops the list. Read the full article>> (Access to this article courtesy of The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Pennsylvania United Ways Advocate for Passage of Fair State Budget
United Way volunteers from across Pennsylvania mobilized in Harrisburg on September 15, 2009 to advocate for a fair & equitable budget. Donning Live United™ t-shirts, United Way leaders detailed the devastation caused by inaction on the state budget. A statewide letter originated by United Ways across Pennsylvania caught the attention of legislators and Governor Rendell, prompting a meeting and further negotiation. More information and links to coverage can be found at United Way of Pennsylvania>>.
United Way's LIVE UNITED Community Social Network Wins Accolades from Ning.com
(August 12, 2009) -- We recently unveiled the LIVE UNITED social network. This is a place for United Way supporters to connect with like-minded individuals and share photos and videos, exchange ideas and extend the LIVE UNITED message. While things are still just getting started, we received some good reviews by the experts on social networking at Ning.com. They featured our newly created network on their corporate blog and gave it as a good example of how nonprofits can harness the power of social media.
This clip from XETV-SD (FOX) in San Diego, CA shows that the Tooth Fairy thinks Bart’s too old now for money under his pillow and instead makes a donation in his name to United Way. The episode aired on July 25, 2009. Watch the clip here>>>
On Saturday, June 20th, more than 70 dancers demonstrated how they LIVE UNITED in United Way California Capital Region's Flash Mob at Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento. LIVE UNITED Flash Mobs have been popping up in public spaces in cities around the country, from Washington, D.C. to Detroit and now to Sacramento.
2-1-1 Front and Center At Senate Hearing
2-1-1 and its importance to the nation's disaster response system were the topic of Senate testimony on June 4. Janet Durden, CEO of United Way of Northeast Louisiana in Monroe, LA, testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Disaster Response. Excerpts from the hearing>>> | Text of Ms. Durden's remarks>>>
Ann Stallard, CEO of Graphic Communications Corporation Elected Chair of United Way
Ann Stallard, CEO of Graphic Communications Corporation of Lawrenceville, Georgia has been elected chair of the board for United Way of America.
Ann Stallard has served on the United Way of America board for three years and is former chair of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council. Ann is CEO of Graphic Communications Corporation, one of metro Atlanta’s top high tech, full service printing companies. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Graphic Communications has succeeded based on their reputation for quality work, leadership with integrity and customer focus, the same traits and qualities she brings to the United Way Board. More>>>
Dolly Parton Teams up with United Way to increase Childhood Literacy
In an effort to increase childhood literacy, United Way has partnered with country superstar Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library (DPIL). DPIL provides a new, age-appropriate book every month for the first five years of life for free to children in need. Read More>>>
Secretary Duncan on hand during the launch of United Way / AHDP Common Good Forecaster™
By teaming up with Facebook Causes, United Ways nationwide are participating in a friendly competition to engage and inspire young people-by mobilizing advocates for education, income and health. Get involved, get informed, and get active…and help win $50,000 in total grants for your Cause and United Way. Read More>>> | Visit the Common Good Forecaster>>>
Powerful online tool demonstrates education’s effect on communities
United Way and the American Human Development Project released the Common Good Forecaster™, a free online tool that demonstrates how improving the education level has a positive impact on several key economic and social measures. This exciting new tool received media attention including an article in USA Today.
The Common Good Forecaster projects how education is linked to wide-ranging effects in ten critical social and economic indicators. The Common Good Forecaster is the first tool to allow these types of projections to be made down to the county level for many of the variables. In addition to the online tool, United Way and the American Human Development Project have released supplemental resources including a user’s guide and a report on the linkages between education and key social and economic variables.
In an effort to increase childhood literacy, United Way has partnered with country superstar Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library (DPIL). DPIL provides a new, age-appropriate book every month for the first five years of life for free to children in need. 