United Way of the Capital Region

Bridges, WLN and Tocqueville members are invited to volunteer with third grade students from Thomas W. Holtzman Jr. and Foose Elementary Schools during a field trip to the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. You’ll work with students as they experience the PNC Innovation Zone, Science Center and participate in a STEM activity. Dates are Nov. 12-15. *Clearances are required for this event.* For more info visit www.uwcr.org/events/. #liveunited #volunteering #leadership #sciencefun

Are you, your family or your coworkers looking for a holiday volunteer project? Then check out our Holiday Connections wish list that is filled with local volunteer opportunities! View or download it at https://lnkd.in/e_ZY9D4t. #liveunited #volunteering #happyholidays

Families in our Ready for School program at Cumberland Valley, East Pennsboro and Mechanicsburg school districts took a fun-filled field trip to Paulus Farm Market this week. The fall harvest themed event was powered by #PNCGrowUpGreat. Thank you PNC for helping us get children excited to learn and ready for kindergarten!

Thank you to the following foundations and programs for supporting our work in the areas of access to health care, basic needs, school readiness and workforce development: Delta Dental Ins. Community Care Foundation, Florida Blue Foundation, Hambay Foundation, Harrisburg Kiwanis Club, Kline Foundation, LINK Foundation, McCormick Family Foundation, PNC, Pollock Foundation, Stabler Foundation, TE Connectivity Community Ambassador Grant, USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program and Wells Foundation. #liveunited #community #thankyou Kiwanis International, LINKBANK, USDA Rural Development

Help local working families by becoming a volunteer tax preparer through our Money in Your Pocket program! No previous experience required and training is provided. For more information visit www.uwcr.org/miyp/. #volunteering #freetaxprep #irs

Volunteers are still needed! Mentor/chaperone third grade students from Thomas W. Holtzman Jr. and Foose Elementary Schools during a field trip to the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. Experience the PNC Innovation Zone, Science Center and participate in a STEM activity. Clearances are required for this event. SIGN UP BY NOV. 6. For more info and to sign up visit www.uwcr.org/events/.

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-9 pm ET on CBS and CMT for the UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF?. Or stream live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. United Way is sharing stories of hope, along with celebrity guest appearances and musical performances, to raise critical funds for hurricane recovery efforts. For more info visit https://lnkd.in/gh7HTJ9V.

Thank you to the employees from K&L Gates that volunteered last week at our office! They assembled literacy kits and made made bookmarks and notecards of encouragement for kids in our school readiness program. #liveunited #earlyed #volunteering #community

Road to Success, our workforce development initiative, recently held job fairs at The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region and New Hope Ministries, South Central PA. In addition to meeting with potential employers, attendees had the chance to learn more about how our programs in access to health care, school readiness and workforce development can help them and their family reach their full potential. #unitedway #workforcedevelopment #employment #community

Three years ago Susie and her young son were homeless. See how the Interfaith Shelter and United Way helped her get on her feet and start her path to independence.?#liveunited #community #basicneeds #shelter