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Live United: Help United Way campaign finish strong

As we enter the final week of Penn State Health and the College of Medicine’s 2020 United Way campaign, you still have time to help our friends and neighbors in need. The campaign ends on Friday, Nov. 20, so pledge your support today. So far 4.8% of Penn State Health and the College of Medicine employees have donated.


Jim George, director of community relations at Penn State Health and the College of Medicine, and United Way campaign chair, tells why it’s important to Live United.
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United Way programs address the root causes of the community’s most pressing issues, improving conditions for people who want a better life but need help to make it happen. These innovative programs are:

  • Ready for School, Ready to Succeed prepares children for kindergarten by working with parents to advance their child’s academic and social skills.
  • Contact to Care helps people navigate complex health care systems, overcome barriers to care, such as transportation and language, and connect them with a primary medical home of their choosing.
  • Workforce Development helps individuals rise above poverty by connecting them with quality, living wage jobs.
  • Basic Needs funds urgent necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Employees can direct their pledges to a nonprofit organization of their choice or to United Way’s general campaign.

How to give

St. Joseph employees: The St. Joseph campaign, which supports United Way of Berks County, concluded on Oct. 31. We will report the results as soon as they are available.

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