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United Ways throughout the region recently merged to form United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey - one organization committed to improving lives and creating community-level change.
We believe that together, we can have the most meaningful, lasting impact in Education, Income and Health in our local communities. To view a map of this new organization click here
To access frequently asked questions about the merge click here
Advancing the Common Good
At United Way, our work is about Advancing the Common Good. Advancing
the Common Good means creating opportunities for a better life for all.
- When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.
- We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health.
Lasting Changes
Our goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying
causes of problems. We don’t just address the symptoms of a problem,we
go deeper, to get at the underlying causes.
Education, Income, Health:
There are basic things that we all need for a good life: a quality
education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family
through retirement, and good health. United Way is focused on the
building blocks for a better life.
In Atlantic County we are focused on four core priority areas:
- Basic Needs and Independance
- Safer Homes & Neighborhoods
- Mental Wellness & Reducing Substance Abuse
- Community Health
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