
YOU DID IT! you made it to the FINAL episode in our series highlighting United Way of the Capital Region!In this episode, Alex sits down with Kim Istvan, Community Impact Manager - Education. Listen in as Kim gives an in depth look at the preschool programs being offered, how they align with the local school districts curriculum and how Education Liaisons are making sure the children most in need of help, are Ready for School and Ready to Succeed.Stay tuned after the conversation with Kim to hear how The United Way of the Capital Region's Youth opportunity program helped Levi on his path to Kindergarten.Want to know how to give to United Way of the Capital Region? Easy, click hereInterested in hearing from those impacted by the work? check out the videos on their Youtube page.Need to find a United Way near you? visit the United Way Worldwide webpage and search.
Nov 6, 2025
23 min

Welcome back to the Pillars and Progress Podcast!In this episode, Alex sits down with Maddie Farrell, Community Impact Manager - Income at United Way of the Capital Region. Listen in as Maddie explains how the capital region is helping their communities by making sure participants not only get a job, but are on a pathway to a career.Learn about the different barriers that get in the way of self sufficiency and see how many organizations are being brought together to tackle this issue.Stay tuned after the interview to hear the story of Susie and how the United Way of the Capital Region's Workforce Development program helped her on her Road to Success.Want to know how to give to United Way of the Capital Region? Easy, click HereInterested in hearing from those impacted by the work? check out the Youtube videos on their page.Need to find a United Way near you? visit the United Way worldwide webpage and search
Nov 6, 2025
28 min

Welcome back to the second episode of the Pillars ad Progress focus on United Way of the Capital Region.In this episode, Alex sits down with President and CEO Tim Fatzinger to discuss the history of United Way of the Capital Region, the superpower this organization brings to the region, and why the work being done matters more than everStay tuned after to hear from United Way of the Capital Region's champions and supporters on why they give and why they think you should consider it giving as well.Want to know how to give to United Way of the Capital Region? Easy, click hereInterested in hearing from those impacted by the work? check out the videos on their Youtube page.Need to find a United Way near you? visit the United Way worldwide webpage and search
Nov 6, 2025
21 min

Welcome to the first episode in our series looking at United Way of the capital Region.Founded over 100 years ago, United Way o the Capital Region specializes in helping people thrive in Central Pennsylvania.Tune in to hear from:Tim Fatzinger, President and CEOMaddie Farrell, Community Impact Manager - IncomeHeidi Neuhaus, Director of the Volunteer CenterEmily Nardella, Vice President of Community ImpactKim Istvan, Community Impact Manager - EducationListen in to hear how United way is tackling issue such as:Financial StabilityCommunity ResilienceHealthy CommunitiesYouth OutreachIf you want to know more about the work being done, keep a look out for an expanded version of each interview.Want to know how to give to United Way of the Capital Region? Easy, click HereInterested in hearing from those impacted by the work? check out the videos on their YouTube page.Need to find a United Way near you? visit the United Way Worlwide webpage and search
Nov 4, 2025
47 min
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