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Truly Born Learning

By the time a baby finally enters our world, they have been preparing for quite some time and are already learning from everything that...

Families Learn & Play Together at United Way Event

Nearly 500 people attended the 3rd Annual Learn & Play Day with United Way on Saturday, March 30. Learn & Play Day with United Way on...

$6,700 in Subs Benefits Local Community Programs

Hundreds visited Jersey Mike's on March 27 to enjoy a sub and support United Way of Franklin County. United Way of Franklin County joined...

Meet Marcus

A true story of how quality health & wellness programs make a difference. Marcus is a teen who needs assistance walking, and has for most...

There's Room at the Table

Tables are a place where people come together. With that in mind, it seems the most important resource we can share as a community is the...

PA 2-1-1 Helps "Connect to Home"

Homelessness is a problem across Pennsylvania, and 2-1-1 is connecting people in need to shelters and finding homes. An excerpt from the...

Why Give to United Way's Campaign?

Executive Director Amy Hicks explores the importance of collective impact to make a difference. Why does United Way of Franklin County...

Meet Kelly

A story of how quality early learning programs make a difference. Kelly was born with spina bifida, a condition that affects the spinal...

Meet Ellen

A true story of how workforce development programs make a difference. Having raised her children to become successful professionals and...

Franklin County Joins Call to Action to Prioritize Early Learning

On January 31, Franklin County Commissioners signed a resolution to prioritize and invest in prenatal-to-three efforts as part of a...

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