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When you leave a personal legacy to our community through a planned gift to United Way, you will join other generous contributors as a member of the Red Feather Endowment Society.

News & Education

Year End Giving. Your gift to United Way can help to enhance and fulfill this holiday season for both your family and those in need in our community. Additionally, a charitable gift completed by December 31st can secure for you a charitable income tax deduction for the current tax year. Read more...

A Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple agreement (contract) between a Donor[s] and United Way of Allegheny County. The agreement provides that the Donor will contribute a gift of cash or readily marketable securities to United Way, and will receive an annuity payment for a term of years or for life. Read More...

Social Security Retirement Benefits...Age 62 and Up At present, the full retirement age for one to begin to receive Social Security retirement benefits ranges from age 65 to age 67, depending upon one's date of birth. Anyone, however, may retire as early as age 62 by accepting a permanent reduction in benefits. Read More...

Social Security Planning. There are currently over 35 million Americans who are age 65 and older. The Social Security Administration (SSA) predicts that by the year 2030 this age group will make up 20% of the U.S. population. For many Americans, Social Security benefits make up an important part of their retirement planning. Nevertheless, a substantial number of people are unaware of how the Social Security system works. The following presents some basic information for SS retirement planning. Read More...