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United in Recovery hosts free monthly naloxone distribution events across five counties, offering life-saving kits and connections to treatment, peer support, counseling, and basic needs resources.
Wee Read Book Drive is Susquehanna Valley United Way’s annual community book drive. From April 11–24, we are collecting new and gently used children’s books to help build home libraries for families served through our Parents as Teachers program and support literacy across our five-county region. New this year, supporters can also make a financial donation to help us purchase additional books and ensure every child receives a story of their own.
Join us for Family Fun Night: Experimenting with Colors on April 15 in Sunbury. Children will paint their own canvas as part of Painting for Prevention, a creative activity that promotes awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hosted by the Family Services team through the Parents as Teachers program.
Susquehanna Valley United Way’s annual Day of Action takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, bringing together volunteers across Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties for one powerful day of service. Individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits work side-by-side to complete meaningful projects that create visible, immediate impact. Registration for volunteers and project sites is open through March 6.
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.
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.