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Stories of Impact

At United Way, our successes are the result of collaboration, partnership and innovation by our partner agencies, community partners and the people they serve. We are honored and privileged to share their stories and celebrate their successes.

Stories of Impact

Finding her way back to banking

Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) supports people as they move toward financial stability.
Mon Valley Initiative
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Career counseling helps people build their own bright futures

Jewish Family and Community Services
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Stories of Impact

Augustine (Gus) Faucher, Ph.D. and Amy Crawford-Faucher, M.D.

Gus Faucher and Amy Crawford-Faucher bring unique perspectives to their roles as Tocqueville Society Co-Chairs. We asked them about their work and what they wish people knew about United Way.
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A recipe for success: Sam’s culinary journey

Community Kitchen is a partner agency of United Way.
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Stories of Impact

Employee Spotlight: Nicole Janvier

Meet Nicole Janvier, 211 contact supervisor & Allegheny county liaison, 211
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Employee Spotlight: Emma Martin

Meet Emma Martin, media relations and storytelling associate, Marketing.
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Women United’s next chapter: meet our new co-chairs

We sat down with new Women United co-chairs, Megan Gilson and Tina Morascyzk, to learn what fuels their dedication to United Way, what excites them about their new leadership roles and their hopes for the future of Women United.
Brittany Boyd, Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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Stories of Impact

Michelle Montgomery

I felt extremely connected to the other volunteers working hard to source and package up the meal kits.
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Stories of Impact

Jon Crudup

Coming from a service industry background, food has always been something I’m passionate about. It’s more than nourishment, it’s community.
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Ensuring access to nutrition during the summer months

Heritage Community Initiatives serves families within Allegheny County through their transportation, education and nutrition programs.
Heritage Community Initiatives
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