United, We Stand
The United Way changes lives throughout Greene County by identifying community needs, supporting the services that meet those needs and providing results to our residents. These programs offer solutions to critical county issues, including supporting seniors, health and wellness, emergency assistance and investing in the education of our youth.
In 2019, more than 40,000 people received services from Greene County United Way funded programs.
In 2019, more than 40,000 people received services from Greene County United Way funded programs.
UNITED WAY NEWS
Greene County United Way and the Community Foundation of Greene County have launched the Greene County Emergency Response Fund as a rapid response to address immediate, short-term and long-term needs in the wake of a county emergency, like COVID-19. The fund will focus on supporting local nonprofit organizations to provide quick, flexible grants and resources as they assist those heavily impacted by a disaster. Grants will be made to health and human services agencies to help ensure that Greene County residents' basic needs are being met, including food, housing and healthcare.
Thank you to those who have contributed to the Greene County Emergency Response Fund, making these important and necessary grants possible.
Thank you to those who have contributed to the Greene County Emergency Response Fund, making these important and necessary grants possible.
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The Community Foundation of Greene County
The James and Jackie Campbell Family Fund The EQT Foundation Tad and Linda Klaner Bob and Sharon Willison |
The Greene County United Way
Jay D Enterprises Margaret Truntich Waynesburg University Dan and Justine Welsh |
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Dear Community Members,
In response to COVID-19 (the Corona Virus), Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life sustaining businesses to close as of March 19, 2020. Our office is in compliance with that order, and will remain so until the situation changes. That said, we want to ensure our partner agencies and the residents of Greene County that the United Way is operating as usual, just remotely. We will continue to provide information about essential programs that help our children, our elderly and everyone in between. Messages can be left and will be monitored. You also have access to 2-1-1, which is set up to answers your COVID-19 questions as well as help you locate local services that continue to run even in this uncertain time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Executive Director, MaChal Forbes at mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org. Thank you and stay safe, Lisa Petro, Greene County United Way Board President |
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PARTNER AGENCY SPOTLIGHT
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Greene County United Way is proud to support Greene County CASA and their mission to advocate for the best interests of Greene County’s most vulnerable children. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and again, CASA of Greene County is partnering with Greene County Children and Youth Services to promote both the awareness of child abuse and the responsibility of the community to save our children from neglect. Please take a moment to notice the display on the front lawn of the Greene County Courthouse. Every blue pinwheel represents a Greene County child that was protected by the child welfare system. While the number seems overwhelming, it is admirable that good people still volunteer their time and energy to protect the children who need that protection the most.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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April's Coffee Corner - A Virtual Cup of JoeJoin us on April 24 for our Video Coffee Corner. Each month, a member of our Board along with the United Way Executive Director and a representative from our Spotlight Agency, host a causal meet -up where you can ask questions and participate in conversations about the we are working to support Greene County. No RSVP necessary - and no need to change out of your pajamas - just log in between 8:00 - 9:30 am for a virtual cup of joe and a great discussion!
Join the Zoom meeting at zoom.us/j/4510889000 and enter the meeting id number: 451 088 9000. We look forward to digitally seeing you there! |
7th Annual Greene Cuisine - POSTPONEDMonday, April 27
6:00 - 8:00 pm PA Armory National Guard Readiness Center 500 EverGreene Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370 |
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PRIORITY AREAS
United Way works to advance the common good by focusing on three priority areas: Education, Income and Health. These areas are the building blocks for a good life within our community. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes to prevent emergencies from happening and quick access to help when they do. Greene County United Way partners with 16 local agencies, who focus on one or more of our priorities.
Education
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Financial Stability
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Health
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