Why has the United Way of Southeastern PA discontinued funding The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia?
Of the $54 million raised by the United Way during its most recent campaign, $11 million was allocated to non-profit organizations “who help the United Way further its community impact agenda.” Of this $11 million,the United Way decided to allocate only approximately 10 percent to safety net organizations like The Salvation Army. The United Way’s website notes the organization is “shifting its focus towards prevention-giving people the tools to build stable lives for themselves and their families so they don’t fall into the safety net in the first place.
