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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 PC
- 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. Haldeman *AssociateJones Day
- Elizabeth E. Krisher, CPA * +President and Managing PartnerMaher Duessel Certified Public Accountants
- Dan LaValle *~ Director of Government and Business Relations, Government ProgramsUPMC Health Plan
- 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
- Charlie BatchFounderBest of the Batch Foundation
- Kenny Bonus, CPA~Principal and CEOBonus Accounting
- Christine A. BryantSr. Vice President, Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties — North AmericaCovestro, LLC
- 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 Engel, Esq.PresidentHoward 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
- Laura S. KaretChief Executive OfficerGiant Eagle, Inc.
- John P. Kline +Sr. Vice President, Market Executive, Commercial Loan Regional ManagerS&T Bank
- Timothy M. KnavishSenior Vice PresidentPPG
- Robert A. KriznerOffice Managing PartnerKPMG LLP
- Henry J. MaierPresident & CEOFedEx Ground
- Linda L. Moss +President, Pennsylvania OperationsFirstEnergy
- Rich RiazziPresident & CEODuquesne Light
- Robert J. Rogalski +CEOExcela Health
- Catherine (“Casey”) RyanPartnerReed Smith LLP
- James E. ScheelSr. Vice PresidentWilliams
- Shannon Schreib~Talent Acquisition, Diversity AdvisorMSA
- James R. SegerdahlGlobal Managing PartnerK&LGates
- Wendy Etheridge Smith, Ph.D.Prevention SpecialistAllegheny County Department of Human Services
- Jerry ThompsonExecutive Vice President and Director of Public RelationsMARC USA
- Thomas L. VanKirk, Esq.Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer and SecretaryHighmark Health
*Executive Committee member
+Westmoreland/Fayette County representative
~Butler 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania has earned its eighth consecutive 4-star rating. Only 3% of charities have received this rating for five consecutive years, indicating that the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania outperforms most other charities in America. For eight consecutive years, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania earned the maximum four stars by Charity Navigator based on financial health, transparency and accountability.
