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Why we are different
United Way focuses on solving the pressing issues you care about by bringing together the entire community — policymakers, corporate leaders, excellent agency partners, and people like you who want to help – to assist our neighbors in need and develop long-term solutions. No other single local non-profit can mobilize all of these partners and bring them together to achieve results. Together we have the opportunity to transform the lives of so many people throughout Pennsylvania and accomplish long- lasting impact.
90%
of kids are registered and start kindergarten on time
2,200+
United for Women participants avoided a financial crisis
20,000+
people with disabilities received support to find employment and live independently
9,000+
seniors were helped to remain safely at home
Our Board
United Way’s Board of Directors is a distinguished group of leaders in the greater Pittsburgh area and across Pennsylvania whose strategic decision-making and guidance steer the organization. We set significant and measurable goals and hold ourselves accountable to you and to our board. We recruit people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done, which is reflected in the make-up of the board.
The commitment of United Way board members is not only evident in the time they contribute as volunteers, but each board member also donates generously to support our work.
- Karen L. Larrimer * (Board Chair)Head of Retail Bank & Chief Customer OfficerThe PNC Financial Services Group
- John A. Barbour * Executive ChairmanBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCL
- Leroy M. Ball * President & CEOKoppers, Inc.
- Brooks Broadhurst *Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc.
- Raymond W. Buehler Jr. *ChairmanSchneider Downs
- Robert A. DeMichiei *Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerUPMC
- Karen Wolk Feinstein Ph.D. *PresidentJewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh
- Kim Tillotson Fleming *Chairman and CEOHefren-Tillotson, Inc.
- Gretchen R. Haggerty *Community Volunteer
- Hayley A. Hadleman *AssociateJones Day
- Elizabeth E. Krisher, CPA * +President and Managing PartnerMaher Duessel Certified Public Accountants
- Gerald F. MacCleary *PresidentCovestro LLC
- David J. Malone *President & CEOGateway Financial Group, Inc.
- Robert W. McCutcheon *Pittsburgh Managing PartnerPwC
- Morgan K. O’Brien *President & CEOPeoples Natural Gas
- Deborah L. Rice-Johnson *President, Highmark Health PlanHighmark, Inc.
- Shawn Robinson *OriginatorEQT Energy LLC
- Arthur J. Rooney II *PresidentPittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc.
- Dmitri D. Shiry, CPA *Managing PartnerDeloitte LLP
- Charles G. Urtin * +Chair, S&T BankCommunity Volunteer
- Most Rev. David A. Zubik *BishopDiocese of Pittsburgh
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- Josie Badger, DHCE, CRCYouth DevelopmentDirectorPEAL Center
- Christine A. BryantSr. Vice President, Coasting, Adhesives & Specialties — North AmericaCovestro, LLC
- Charlie BatchFounderBest of the Batch Foundation
- Carolyn M. Branthoover, Esq.Practice Area Leader, Litigation & Dispute ResolutionK&L Gates
- Ralph A. Capone M.D., F.A.C.P. +Theology FacultySt. Vincent College
- Christopher H. ChamberlainChief Executive OfficerNovum Pharmaceutical Research Services
- Leslie C. DavisExecutive Vice President & COO, Health Services DivisionUPMC
- Tracy J. DeCockSr. Vice President, Large Corporate Relationship Manager PNC Bank
- Patrick J. DeCourcySenior Vice President, Finance and CFOATI
- Leon F. DeJulius, Jr.Partner-in-Charge PittsburghJones Day
- Vincent J. Delie Jr.President & CEOF.N.B. Corporation
- Michael R. Denove, CPAPartnerEY
- Michael DunleavyBusiness Manager and Financial SecretaryIBEW Local Union No. 5
- Annie Hanna EngelPresidentHoward Hanna Insurance Services
- Patrick D. Gallagher, Ph. D.Chancellor and CEOUniversity of Pittsburgh
- Stephanie L. GarbeProgram Manager, Community AffairsThe PNC Financial Services Group
- Rev. Glenn G. Grayson, Sr.Executive DirectorCenter That CARES
- Cynthia HundorfeanPresident & CEOAllegheny Health Network
- Donald “Blue” JenkinsChief Commercial OfficerEQT Corporation
- Timothy M. KnavishSenior Vice PresidentPPG
- Laura S. KaretChief Executive OfficerGiant Eagle, Inc.
- John P. Kline +Sr. Vice President, Market Executive, Commercial Loan Regional ManagerS&T Bank
- Robert A. KriznerOffice Managing PartnerKPMG LLP
- Henry J. MaierPresident & CEOFedEx Ground
- Linda L. Moss +President, PennsylvaniaOperationsFirstEnergy
- Rich RiazziPresident & CEODuquesne Light
- Mary D. Richter CPAShareholderSchneider Downs
- Robert J. Rogalski +CEOExcela Health
- Catherine (“Casey”) RyanPartnerReed Smith LLP
- James R. SegerdahlGlobal Managing PartnerK&LGates
- James E. ScheelSr. Vice PresidentWilliams
- Viktor R. SekmakasExecutive Vice PresidentPPG
- Wendy Etheridge Smith, Ph.D.Executive DirectorHigher Achievement Pittsburgh
- Jerry ThompsonExecutive Vice President and Director of Public RelationsMARC USA
- Thomas L. VanKirk, Esq.Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer and SecretaryHighmark Health
- Hon. Dwayne D. WoodruffJudgeCourt of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
*Executive Committee member
+Westmoreland/Fayette County representative
Together, we can accomplish far more than any individual or single organization could alone. When the challenges we face seem overwhelming, it is important to remember that great things happen when we focus our collective energy on the issues that matter most.
Our vision at United Way is to be a leader in bringing people and resources together to achieve measurable results that improve the quality of life for the long-term for our most vulnerable neighbors.
We thank you for your support. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are United Way.
Bob Nelkin
President and CEO
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Four Star Charity
United Way of Allegheny County, now United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania has earned its sixth consecutive 4-star rating. Only 4% of the over 8,000 charities have achieved this, indicating that the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation differentiates us from our peers and proves we are worthy of your trust.
