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Dec 18, 20233 min read
United in Art: A Mural of Community Spirit at Chambersburg Fire Department
A non-profit worker, some artists, and a firefighter walk into a fire station. It is not the start of a bad joke, but rather the joyous...
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Sep 12, 20232 min read
Why The United Way Campaign?
Every year in September, United Way asks the community to rally together toward a common cause. But why the United Way Community Campaign?
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Aug 17, 20234 min read
United We Read: The Power of Literature
Our purpose was clear: to bridge the summer reading gap that occurs when kids leave school for a two-month break and reading has the
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Aug 17, 20233 min read
United We Read: The Power of Shared Language
My simple act of reading a single sentence in Spanish seemed to break down an invisible barrier that had been separating us. The kids saw me
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
Pencils and Crayons and Notebooks, Oh My!
Our annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is underway. We need your help to connect local students with tools to help them succeed!
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Jun 21, 20234 min read
Deep Roots in a Historic Black Cemetery
Volunteers come together to tend the grounds and commemorate African American soldiers from the Civil War who rest at the Zion Union...
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May 1, 20232 min read
Caring for Our Community
May is here and it's one of our favorite times of year! There is so much to do for our communities. Time to spring into action and get...
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Apr 3, 20232 min read
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child is April 1-7, 2023. Join us in supporting local children and families to bolster early learning and school...
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Mar 8, 20233 min read
Profiles of Inclusion in Franklin County
Watch and read summaries of presentations from three community members who spoke about different topics related to diversity, equity,...
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Dec 16, 20225 min read
2022 Year in Review
As 2022 comes to close, we reflect on what has happened because of the generous support from community members like you! This year’s...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read
25 Ways to Show Gratitude During "A Week of Thanks" (and Beyond!)
Join us in expressing appreciation for the people, organizations, and businesses that make a difference in the communities of Franklin...
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Nov 2, 20226 min read
Resources and Services from the 2022 Community Info Expo
The annual expo provides information and resources to the community about human services and other programs.
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Oct 5, 20222 min read
Youth Engagement: It Starts with One
This is the way of the volunteer. It often starts with one, but enthusiasm is contagious, and a little momentum turns into a movement.
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
$43,000 in Donations Raised by Community for Stuff the Bus
Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community, over $43,000 in school supplies and monetary donations benefitted five school...
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Jul 21, 20222 min read
We Have Been Challenged: $100,000 to Fight Hunger
Our communities have been challenged to raise $100,000 to help fight hunger in Franklin, PA and Washington, MD counties. Raise $100k and...
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Jul 6, 20223 min read
10th Annual Stuff the Bus Rallies Community to Support Local Students
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month. Join us in making a positive difference through our annual school supply drive.
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Feb 7, 20224 min read
Student Perspective: Every Difference Makes a Difference
The student chair of the United Way Campaign, Sabeen Safi, spoke at the Annual Meeting in January about the importance of being involved...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
United Way Recognizes Lucy Weaver for Outstanding Volunteerism
Weaver was recognized as this year's recipient of the Cynthia Hawbaker Memorial Award for serving Women in Need as a dedicated volunteer...
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Sep 7, 20212 min read
Community Collects over $20,000 in School Supplies for Students at 5 Local Districts
A heartfelt thank-you to all who made this year's Stuff the Bus possible!
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Jun 1, 20213 min read
United Against Racism: A Letter to Our Community
Holding true to our vision and values, we ask for you to mobilize with us in pursuit of an equitable and opportunity-filled community.
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