United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Lead for Community Resilience, United Way of Greater Phila and Southern NJ. February 9​, About us. United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey fights to reduce poverty and expand opportunity so that every person in our community. United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is on a mission to reduce poverty and expand opportunity for all. We fund nonprofit organizations and create bold solutions that break the cycle of poverty. The kind of poverty that traps families for generations. As originally conceived, United Way still ensures that those most in need are getting the best help they can. Date: Wednesday, April 25th Time: Registration at a. Presentation starts at a. It was created to eliminate overlapping charities, so money could be raised and distributed more efficiently. Thank you for sharing your time.