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Susquehanna County Students Prepare to "B-E-E" Their Best in Inaugural County-Wide Spelling Competition SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, PA – The United Way of Susquehanna County is thrilled to announce a brand-new initiative designed to celebrate academic excellence and school...

"Real Quilters Read" Program Delivers Handmade Comfort and Literacy to Susquehanna County Kindergarteners MONTROSE, PA – For years, the United Way of Susquehanna County’s (UWSC) Real Men Read program has brought local male mentors into kindergarten classrooms to...

United Way of Susquehanna County Announces 2026 VITA Tax Assistance Schedule MONTROSE, PA – The United Way of Susquehanna County is proud to announce the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2026 tax season. This vital service provides...

United Way of Susquehanna County Announces Start of Safety Net Allocation Process United Way of Susquehanna County (UWSC) is announcing that qualified 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Susquehanna County, PA may apply for United Way SafetyNet...

Hope for the Holidays: UWSC Calls on Community for Holiday Support Montrose, PA – As a partner of the Food Insecurity Council of Susquehanna County, United Way has recognized a growing need for resources to support local food pantries during the holiday season. Over...

United Way's 'Raise the Bar' Kicks Off 2025 Campaign with Spirited Competition Uniondale, PA – The United Way of Susquehanna County successfully launched its 2025 annual campaign with its popular "Raise the Bar" event, held on Friday, September 26th, at Chet's Place....

Reading with Role Models: How Real Men Read Is Shaping Young Minds in Susquehanna County The first Wednesday of every month was Kindergarten's favorite day in Mrs. Blaney’s classroom in Susquehanna County. It wasn't just another story time; it was Real Men Read day....

Bringing Learning into Focus The bright fluorescent lights of the school nurse's office felt harsh, a stark contrast to the blurry world eight-year-old Lily had been navigating for months. Reading the whiteboard in class was a constant struggle, and even her favorite...

Beyond the Refund The pile of envelopes on Maria's kitchen table felt heavier than usual this year. Each one seemed to whisper "taxes," a word that always brought a knot of anxiety to her stomach. As a single mother working two part-time jobs to make ends meet, the...