Volunteer Stories Archives - Page 21 of 23 - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

We believe in the power of volunteerism to transform our community. United Way Volunteers come from all walks of life. They roll up their sleeves and go where their time and talent is needed most. Be on the front lines and see what a difference your support makes. Below are just a few of our volunteer’s stories.

It's About Women Working for Other Women

Diana Garfold-Barr has a high-energy position as Manager of Store Resets at Giant Eagle, but when she joined the company in 1996 she was a young single mom at the bottom of the corporate ladder. She remembers…

The Best Opportunities Can Be Where You Are Right Now

Judy Moser sees opportunity everywhere. During her 33-year career as a Manager in Information Services at Alcoa she excelled at team building, staff development, and overall performance improvement. So…

Challenges are Okay

As Fiduciary Asset Business Development Officer at Fragasso Financial Advisors, Dotti Bechtol helps nonprofits preserve their assets and generate income. She’s well suited to the task, after formerly…

Making a Difference Through Mentoring

Katie Wilson’s experience volunteering with United Way changed her entire world view.

How to Make a Difference Worth Remembering

Geoff Kasse, a Principal and Wealth Management Advisor at JKS Financial, was always good with numbers; and has had a steady career trajectory in the financial services industry since 1998, when he interned…

What We Do Now will Shape the Community for Years to Come

Stacy Juchno’s parents taught her that there’s no substitute for hard work. At 15, Stacy’s first job at a fast food restaurant “showed me what it was like to work hard for very little.” The…

Change Starts with Those Who Can Give Back

Mike and Steffanie Jasper met as undergraduate students at Georgetown University, where they were both on the track team. She was from Erie, PA. He was from the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It…

United Way Always Has a Place When We Think About Helping the Community

Charlie Ferrara was a rising young executive at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in St. Louis when he was appointed Managing Partner of the Pittsburgh network office and relocated here with his…

Giving Back: A Good Habit That Should Start Early

Jayme Butcher, a partner at Blank Rome, LLP since January 2015, concentrates her practice in the area of complex commercial litigation. Her work has taken her all over the country and has been nationally…

As your World Opens Up, Open up the World for Others

Bob and Jane Krizner met in middle school and married young, after Bob’s freshman year at Juniata College. He was making local headlines as an athlete while double majoring in accounting and computer…

Women can Inspire a Revolution

In her current position at PNC Chelsey Sylvester identifies ways to enhance the shared experiences of PNC’s employees and customers. This role seems like a natural fit for Chelsey, whose knack for engagement…

Helping Financially Struggling Families Thrive

For Katie Hopkins, being a volunteer tax preparer “it’s so nice to see something tangible; you really feel like you’re making a big impact.”

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Volunteer Stories

It's About Women Working for Other Women

The Best Opportunities Can Be Where You Are Right Now

Challenges are Okay

Making a Difference Through Mentoring

How to Make a Difference Worth Remembering

What We Do Now will Shape the Community for Years to Come

Change Starts with Those Who Can Give Back

United Way Always Has a Place When We Think About Helping the Community

Giving Back: A Good Habit That Should Start Early

As your World Opens Up, Open up the World for Others

Women can Inspire a Revolution

Helping Financially Struggling Families Thrive