UWLC News

In the fall of 2017, Lawrence County started to see an influx of Latino Families arriving in our community. Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico and many of the families were sent stateside by FEMA. The reports, at the time, indicated that next to Florida, Pennsylvania had the highest number of families relocate

The United Way of Lawrence County office building is getting a makeover, thanks to the generous support of our local Legislatures. United Way purchased the building in 1993 and over the year made ongoing renovations to the building. Over this time period the United Way fundraising was reduced by over $500,000 due to corporations leaving

Area agencies have been patiently awaiting for the United Way of Lawrence County’s Annual Day of Caring. Due to the pandemic last year this event ivas cancelled and many of our community projects were not completed. This event consisted of painting, cleaning, landscaping and remodeling that took oace rooav. thanks to the many volunteers rhar

September is Known as “Latino Heritage Month”, and this year United Way of Lawrence County partnered with The Primary Health Network to host a community health feir to mark this occasion on Sunday, August 15, 3-5pm st Whiting’s Ball Park, New Wilmington, PA. The event is coordinated by Maria Delgado, Latino Commissioner for Lawrence County,

The United Way of Lavrence County Women’s Conference Committee is hard at work finalizing the plans for the 14* Annual Lawrence County Women’s Conference, The event is set for Saturday, August 21 at the Villa Banquet Center 2500 New Butler Road, New Castle, PA. Our keynote speaker for the event will be Maggie Feinstein’s, LPC,

Gutchies for Kids” program began with the Quota International Club of Hermitage and was introduced to New Castle by then President, Connie McMichaels, Connerly’s Cleaners and the United Way of Lawrence County. “Gutchies” is Western Pennsvivania slana for underwear. conne started collecting items such as underear, socks, pajamas, and long underwear for children in our

Owners of Hometown Pharmacy presented Gayle Young, Ex. Director of UWLC with donated masks for distribution to UWLC member agencies and other agencies in our community.

United Way of Lawrence County launches COVID-19 Fund United Way of Lawrence County announces the launch of a special fundraising campaign designed to support our most vulnerable friends and neighbors as we brace for the potential impact of COVID-19. The Lawrence County Commissioners were the first to donate $5.000 to the COVID-19 Fund. One hundred