United Way Of The Southern Alleghenies

United Way Of The Southern Alleghenies, doing business as United Way, is a non-profit organization registered as a corporate entity exempt from taxes. It is registered in SAM.gov to receive federal awards.

United Way Of The Southern Alleghenies has received federal grant awards to provide various services and initiatives focused on improving community well-being and addressing social issues. One notable award is a $561,602 Community Food Projects grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This grant aims to expand the capacity of local healthy food growers and suppliers in Johnstown and Cambria County, Pennsylvania, to increase access to healthy foods for low-income consumers through 2026. United Way Of The Southern Alleghenies also serves as a sub-awardee for grants received by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, including the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. This program provides home visiting services to eligible families, prioritizing those in at-risk communities, low-income families, and families with specific needs or circumstances. Additionally, United Way Of The Southern Alleghenies has partnered with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to implement the Laurel Highlands Crisis Intervention Team, a community-based partnership aimed at improving mental health crisis response in the region.