DAY OF ACTION 2026

On April 24th, United Way’s Day of Action brings together hundreds of community members across Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties to make an immediate and visible impact.

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Susquehanna Valley United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.

From advancing youth opportunity and financial security to strengthening local resilience and promoting better health for all — our mission is clear, our commitment unwavering.

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Grand Prize Winner: Honoring Kristy Teisher
Kindness Campaign
Grand Prize Winner: Honoring Kristy Teisher
Kindness Campaign

Kristy Teisher, licensed clinical social worker at UPMC and founder of EatShare, is honored as the 2026 Grand Prize Kindness Award winner. Through her professional work and her volunteer-driven nonprofit, she creates welcoming, stigma-free spaces where individuals feel nourished, valued, and connected.

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United in Recovery Launches 2026 Community Connection Series
United in Recovery, Events
United in Recovery Launches 2026 Community Connection Series
United in Recovery, Events

Our United in Recovery team is launching a series of community-centered events designed to strengthen connection, reduce stigma, and support individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. The initiative includes Canvas & Cocoa, Black Balloon Day observances, a mocktail experience for Alcohol Awareness Month, and a regional Recovery in Motion hiking series. Together, these events create welcoming spaces for healing, remembrance, wellness, and recovery support across the five-county region.

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Everyone Belongs: Honoring Mark Rusanowsky
Kindness Campaign
Everyone Belongs: Honoring Mark Rusanowsky
Kindness Campaign

Mark Rusanowsky, Columbia County Homelessness Liaison at Central Susquehanna Opportunities, is honored for meeting families experiencing homelessness where they are and ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. Through advocacy and collaboration, he strengthens pathways to housing and reinforces that everyone belongs.

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Our Impact Areas

  • Child's hand in blue sleeve holding a paintbrush on a messy table with colorful splatters of paint, bottles of paint, and painted paper.

    Youth Opportunity

    Helping young people realize their full potential.

  • Two people holding hands, one person with bracelets and a yellow shirt, the other person with a long-sleeved gray shirt, in a close-up shot indoors.

    Financial Security

    Building financial stability and strength.

  • Stacked smooth stones arranged on a pebble-covered beach with the ocean and a clear blue sky in the background.

    Healthy Community

    Improving health and well-being for all.

  • People planting flowers in a garden outside a building.

    Community Resiliency

    Addressing community needs for a better tomorrow.

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We serve over 255,000 residents across Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties.

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