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United Way

A Brief History


1887: Religious leaders in Denver Colorado founded the Charity Organizations Society, the first “United Way” organization.

1908: First United Way planning group formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1979: Greene County United Way organized and conducted its first campaign jointly with the United Ways of Allegheny and Washington Counties
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1987: Allocations to local agencies reach $100,000 in Greene County. United Way of America Celebrates 100 years of public service

2004: Greene County United Way celebrated 25 years of service to the Greene County area
2006: Greene County United way hit a record number of leadership donors - More than 65 donors contributed more than $500 to the GCUW Campaign

2012: Stuff the Bus 10th Anniversary Celebration

2014: Greene County United Way holds first “Greene 
Cuisine” Event at the Army Readiness Center

2015: First “United Way in New York City” bus trip fundraiser
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2017: Greene Cuisine had the most attendance to date, Stuff the Bus celebrated 15th Anniversary

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Greene County United Way

748 E. High Street
​Waynesburg, PA 15370
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Leadership
    • History
    • How We Serve
    • Priority Areas
    • 2-1-1
  • Partner Agencies
    • Agency Spotlight - American Red Cross
    • Community Impact Awardees
    • Partner Agency - Allocation & Agency Applications
  • Emergency Response Fund
  • Events
    • Selfie Scavenger Hunt
    • Home for the Holidays Concert
    • Greene County Mystery Road Rally
    • Stuff the Bus
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Sponsor
    • Volunteer
    • United Way Campaign
    • Contact Us