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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
As we mark our 55th year of service, we are thrilled to share an exciting update: United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) is on a transformative…
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
United Way of Greater Union County has earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency. The Platinum Seal is the highest level of recognition offered…
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Elizabeth, NJ – June 13, 2023 – Martin P. Melilli, Board Chair, is excited to announce that the United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) has…
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Monday, September 19, 2022
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Monday, July 25, 2022
TOWNSHIP OF HILLSIDE, N.J. - When you’re a new mother, checking off the baby gear list can feel overwhelming and the number of items can add up very…
Thursday, July 14, 2022
For Immediate Release July 11, 2022
Elizabeth, NJ - The Columbia Bank Foundation has approved a grant request for $15,000 that will go towards…
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Media Release
United Way of Greater Union County Relocating Headquarters to Downtown Rahway
Rahway, NJ- The City of Rahway and United Way of Greater…
United Way of Greater Union County is Back with their Annual DELV District Golf Outing After 2 Years
Monday, June 20, 2022
After 2 years of COVID pandemonium and a variety of obstacles due to inflation, United Way of Greater Union County welcomes back “Golf United”! Golf…
Friday, May 27, 2022
Why the Women United Leadership Council Deserves Your Support at the Women United & Wine Event
United Way of Greater Union County’s women…
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) is proud to announce it has received a $70,000 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of NJ. This one-year…
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The monetary gifts from Wilf Family Foundation, Wells Fargo, and Wonder.com will help struggling local families and Hurricane Ida relief efforts
For…
Monday, April 11, 2022
Mom With 2 Children Overcomes Hardships
Jade is a mother of two sons, Teronimo age 13, and Manuel age 8, the family resides in Linden. We’ve come to…
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022
New Mom Receives Support from Hillside Family Success Center
Eva was first introduced to the Hillside Family Success Center by a…
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022
Wells Fargo Hosts Financial Literacy Workshops for New Jersey Youth Corps
New Jersey Youth Corps of Union County's mission is to…
Thursday, March 10, 2022
March 1, 2022
Daysha's Experience with New Jersey Youth Corps
New Jersey Youth Corps of Union County's mission is to restore and preserve the dignity…
Friday, January 21, 2022
Struggling Mom Finds A New Home
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many Americans and Union County is seeing similar repercussions. The primary…
Monday, November 22, 2021
United Way of Greater Union County is fighting to put every person, in our community, on a path toward financial empowerment.
Despite the pandemic,…
Monday, November 22, 2021
Improving the Lives of Individuals and Our Community
During October, United Way of Greater Union County, focused their efforts on outreach, engaging…
Monday, November 22, 2021
One of the first steps to a successful school year is being prepared on the first day of school!
In September, United Way of Greater Union County…
Sunday, October 31, 2021
United Way of Greater Union (UWGUC), on behalf of the Newark EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council (hereafter "the Planning Council"), seeks a…
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis is hurting all our communities, but not equally. Latinos have faced large losses in employment because many of these workers…
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Hillside Family Success Center (HFSC) would like to highlight the success of the C family. Previously, the C family was assisted by the HFSC…
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
United Way of Greater Union County hosted a cookout to show its appreciation to all it partners who participated in its food distribution program…
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The American Public Health Association will highlight the work of the Nurse-Family Partnership program during their Annual Meeting this fall. The…
Thursday, August 5, 2021
In June 2021, The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has awarded $5.3 million in grants to 13 organizations to help…
Friday, July 23, 2021
Damon Richards- CARES Rental Assistance
Partnership with CARES Rental Assistance Keeps Family From Losing Their Home
Greetings, Hello Friend…
Friday, July 23, 2021
Innovation Builds Healthier Families, Communities
When Jordan* learned she was pregnant, she was excited and overjoyed! But as a young first-time mom…
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Covid-19 touched the lives of so many families and we’ve all had to adjust to life during a pandemic. United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) has…
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Local Non-Profit Organization Strikes Partnership with Rideshare Company to Help Vaccinate Vulnerable Populations
United Way of Greater Union…
Saturday, April 3, 2021
COVID-19 arrived in March of 2020 and quickly devastated the Union County community. UWGUC immediately responded to the pandemic by establishing a …
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Union County Board of Commissioners and United Way of Greater Union County collaborate to create pop-up clinics with vaccine for 400 vulnerable…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
This event was hosted by Women United in partnership with a local Union County, NJ business, Rosie's Wine Bar.
They shared someinsights on various…
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
United Way of Greater Union (UWGUC), on behalf of the Newark EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council (hereafter "the Planning Council"), seeks…
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
United Way of Greater Union County to lead one of several COVID testing outreach programs designed to support Black and Latinx communities…
Monday, March 16, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP)
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT…
Friday, March 13, 2020
Resources and alerts | UWGUC office schedule | Community Updates
United Way of Greater Union County has established the UWGUC COVID19 Emergency…
Friday, December 27, 2019
We were honored to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, December 27, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Thank you for supporting our Inaugural, Ladies that Give a Hoot Dinner
View photos from the event
With thanks to our Honored Guests
Alison…
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
On December 27, 2018, we were honored to have rung the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange to highlight our Annual Giving Campaign and salute…
Thursday, October 4, 2018
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
THE GOAL
Send 50 children to summer camp
TO DATE
We've secured placement for 10 children to receive a quality summer enrichment program
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
2020
13th Annual Delv District Golf Outing
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
2016-2017 Annual Report
Thank you for creating possibility
Dear Friends,
This past 2016-2017 fiscal year, United Way of Greater Union County has…
Thursday, May 11, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LAUNCH OF NEW INITIATIVE PROMISES TO MAKE PLAINFIELD
AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS
MAY 2017 – PLAINFIELD, NJ…
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Glass Ceiling Breakers of the 21st Century
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
The Celebration of Womanhood…
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Thank you for supporting our 2019 Annual Celebration
on June 19, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn!
VIEW PHOTOS
Special Thank You to our
Sponsors…
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
"I want people to appreciate all the good work United Way does"
Meet Charles Goodfellow, III
Leadership Donor
Ask Charles Goodfellow III how long he…
Friday, January 20, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITED WAY OF GREATER UNION COUNTY LAUNCHES
LATEST PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
JANUARY 2017 – ELIZABETH, NJ -- United Way of Greater…
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Life-Long Plainfield: Working Toward A Healthier & Age-Friendly Community
In a brief update on the grant received from the Grotta Foundation …
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
UWGUC's James W. Horne, Jr.
One of Eighteen in the State of New Jersey Appointed to
the Environmental Justice Advisory Council
October, 2016…
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for all your support in 2021. Because of you, we were able to serve more families and children throughout Union County!…
Monday, October 31, 2016
L to R: Gabby Cevallos, Eman Mohamed (fourth from left), Gail Kellogg (middle) and family with James Horne, President & CEO at United Way of…
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
MERCK Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Expand Services at the Rahway Family Success Center
United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) is a leader…
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Comcast and United Way of Greater Union County Computer Essentials Initiative: Learning The Basics
Comcast Guest Blog
By James Horne Jr.
CEO/…
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Getting Teen Girls Interested in STEAM
Celebration of Womanhood Conference Encourages girls to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
United Way of Greater Union County to Serve as Lead in Healthy Plainfield Initiative in Union County
Plainfield & Union County, NJ (August 4,…
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
UNITED WAY OF GREATER UNION COUNTY RECIEVES $35,000 GRANT FROM THE GROTTA FOUNDATION TO HELP DEVELOP AN AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY IN PLAINFIELD
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
United Way of Greater Union County and FamilyWize Partnership Offer Easy-to-Use Free Prescription Cards
United Way of Greater Union County and the…
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
On June 4, 2016, United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC), in partnership with Someone’s Daughter Inc. will host the Annual “Celebration of…
Thursday, January 28, 2016
While a Focus on Families Task Force to plan and serve as a catalyst for community mobilization is being formed, the opportunity to immediately meet…
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2015 Season of Caring Toy Drive. This year was another huge success! We were able to donate gifts to…
Thursday, January 28, 2016
United Way of Greater Union County was awarded a $35,000 Planning Grant from The Grotta Foundation to create senior friendly communities in Union…
Thursday, January 28, 2016
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act or WIOA is a federal program administered by UWGUC in Union County as a Youth Employment and Training…
Thursday, January 28, 2016
United Way of Greater Union County's Women's Leadership Council (WLC) volunteered for three special Read Aloud Days on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd…
Thursday, December 10, 2015
United Way of Greater Union County’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) launched their Read-A-Loud Program this past November. Members of the Steering…
Thursday, December 10, 2015
United Way of Greater Union County provides Family Strengthening Services
Rahway, NJ, November 25, 2015 ~ Community Organizer, from Clover…
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Volume 1, Issue 11By James W. Horne, Jr.President/CEO, United Way of Greater Union CountyWith the onset of the holiday season, most families and…
Friday, November 20, 2015
Here at United Way of Greater Union County, our workplace campaigns are about bringing people in local workplaces together to tackle our community’s…
Friday, November 20, 2015
On the Pulse
By James Horne Jr. CEO/PresidentVolume 1 Issue 9The Hall of Fame baseball player, Jackie Robinson, once said, “A life is not important…
Friday, October 16, 2015
The New Jersey State Employee Charitable Campaign (NJSECC) has kicked off their campaign. The Campaign began September 17th, at the New Jersey State…
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
On September 3rd, 2015, Debbie-Ann Anderson, the former Executive Vice-President of United Way of Greater Union County, bid farewell to colleagues…
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Families, Community Members and Legislators Gather To Commemorate Family Month
With a vision and people working together to achieve, that vision…
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Volunteers Provide Career Basics Training
First impressions are lasting, and when a woman is dressed for success she exudes a certain savoir faire…