United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

09/11/2024

The news can make you think that most of the kids in Philly are up to no good. But the reality is that most of us them are doing the right thing. If you are a young person in Philly looking for positive things to do, call 2-1-1 (option 3) or text your zip code to 898-211 to get connected to amazing, free youth programs, job training programs and positive after-school activities in your community. All calls are confidential.

08/26/2024

School is back in session. Are you looking for some things for your child to do after school?

Sports? After-School Programs? Part-Time Employment?

Need some ideas? Call 211 (option 3), text 898-211, or chat at pa211.org to talk to a Resource Navigator about opportunities in your community.

07/24/2024

Philly youth can find themselves in situations that leave them vulnerable to peer pressure, living in fear or making rash decisions. We can support them with local resources to access conflict-resolution support, counseling to deal with loss and trauma and even jobs to help them pursue their passion. Call 211 (option 3), text 898-211, or chat at pa211.org to talk to a Resource Navigator who is all about making connections! The Violence Prevention Hotline is here for you with 24/7 support.

07/17/2024

What happens when you contact the Violence Prevention Hotline? You get free help to find positive activities for your kids, right in your community. Talk to a Resource Navigator like Natasha, who knows Philly and can help you find youth-friendly resources like summer camps, job opportunities, mentoring programs and after-school programs. Call 211 (then option 3), text 898-211, or chat at pa211.org to talk to a Resource Navigator who is all about making connections! The Violence Prevention Hotline is here for you with confidential, 24/7 support.

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day!

Guiding and supporting your kids is one of your most precious contributions.

Looking for ideas on positive places, programs and things they can do this summer?

06/15/2024

School’s out for the summer. What’s your teen up to?

Working? Hanging out? Playing video games all day? Taking some extra classes?

Need some ideas? Call the 2-1-1 hotline, Option 3, 24/7 to connect with a Resource Navigator.

06/07/2024

“Affected by violence in your neighborhood? Don’t know where to turn for help? Philadelphia's 211 Violence Prevention Helpline is here to assist and connect you and your neighbors with programs and resources to prevent violence, intervene before violence happens, or provide support to victims of violence. Connect with one of our expert Resource Navigators by calling 211 (press option 3), text your zip code to 898-211, visit https://www.pa211.org/violence-prevention/, or download the 211PA App (available for iPhone and Android) to access FREE services that best suit your needs.

The Helpline is free, available 24/7, and offers translation in more than 180 languages. Share with others and join us in solidarity with the Gun Violence Awareness Day Wear Orange | Wear Orange (https://wearorange.org/).

08/02/2023

How does a 100-year-old organization continue to drive meaningful change? EVOLVE.

's NEW Partnership Grant Program has undergone a significant transformation, including prioritizing:

📚 Research and development
🤝 High-trust relationships
📣 Shared knowledge
🌐 Diversity as a whole, including focus area, geographies, size, and leadership

Because of your support, we're strengthening the nonprofit sector and disrupting the cycle of poverty. Learn more >>

The program – which awards grants to nonprofit organizations across the fields of early learning, career pathways, financial empowerment, and community resiliency – has undergone...

07/31/2023

Summer is here and so is the end of PHLConnectED. We encourage all families that need access to reliable internet to apply for the ACP

Find out if you are eligible by visiting getacp.org/phl or dialing 2-1-1. For language services, press 8.

Find out if you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), what documents you need, and how to connect to plans that are free with the ACP.

07/27/2023

We insist on accountability from ourselves and our partners so we can accurately measure our impact, and continually improve and refine our poverty-fighting efforts.

LEARN HOW >> https://unitedforimpact.org/impact/ 💪 💙

From North Philly to West, from Wiggins Park in Camden to the tip of Cape May, we’re making progress together as a region, proving that the smartest way to combat poverty is the united way.