Schuylkill United Way 91 S. Progress Ave. Pottsville, PA 17901 (Located on the top floor of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce building, downtown Pottsville) Phone: 570.622.6421 Fax: 570.622.7424

Following the retirement of longtime Executive Director, Mr. Clare Houser, the Board of Directors appointed Kelly K. Malone to the position of Executive Director in 2004.  While Kelly's first year as Executive Director proved to be a busy one, it also proved to be highly successful as the agency well surpassed its goal. Kelly began her career with the Schuylkill United Way in 1992 as the Secretary-Bookkeeper and assumed the position of Director of Community Relations in 2000. Kelly resides in Orwigsburg with her husband, Michael and their daughter, Katie. Click here to contact Kelly

Heather joined the Schuylkill United Way as the Director of Community Relations in October of 2010. She is responsible for developing and maintaining good agency relations, raising community awareness, and helping to plan the annual fundraising campaign.  Heather is a graduate of Bloomsburg University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications/Public Relations and a Minor in Marketing. Heather has a strong grasp on public relations and is excited to start her career with the Schuylkill United Way, becoming a part of the nonprofit community. Originally from York County, Heather is eager to explore Schuylkill County and now resides in Auburn.   Click here to contact Heather

Tanya Wehr started her position as the new Administrative Director at the Schuylkill United Way in October of 2010. She is responsible for general administrative duties and helping to promote United Way's cause. Tanya is a graduate of McCann School of Business and Technology where she earned her Associate's Degree in Marketing and Management. Tanya has a passion for helping people and seeing lives changed. She has been a resident of Schuylkill County all of her life, and currently resides in Orwigsburg.   Click here to contact Tanya

With a staff of just three full-time employees, the Schuylkill United Way has an administration cost that is less than 15%.  Compared to any other like size non-profit in the state of Pennsylvania, it is well below the average administration cost of 25%.  The Schuylkill United Way is dedicated to giving back to the community through monthly allocations to the 15 partner agencies that serve Schuylkill County residents at little or no charge. 

Every dollar raised in Schuylkill County stays in Schuylkill County. 

As a point of reference, here are the overhead rates of some other nonprofits*:

• Special Olympics                                                  29%

• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation      24%

• American Cancer Society                                     21%

• Easter Seals                                                           23%

• St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital               16%

* Source: www.GuideStar.org

The Schuylkill United Way is governed by its own individual bylaws, constitution, and code of ethics. 

While United Way Worldwide and United Way of Pennsylvania provide branding and support services, it is the 30-member Board of Directors who are dedicated to providing funding, guidance, and encouragement to the 15 partner agencies that provide programs and services to residents of Schuylkill County for little to no charge.  Board members and officers are comprised of businessmen and women who live and work in Schuylkill County and the immediate surrounding area.  All board members volunteer their time and are elected for a term of three years and can serve two consecutive terms.  Regular meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 4:00 PM in the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce building, Pottsville.

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Meet Our Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jack Bertolet Jr., J. Bertolet Volkswagen, Orwigsburg - 570.366.0501

Attorney Jeff Bowe, Bowe, Lisella & Bowe, Tamaqua - 570.668.1241
Tom Cara, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua - 570.467.2981

Brian Connely, Kovatch, Nesquehoning - 570.656.0970
Charles Dodson, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua - 570.467.4336

Susan Fegley, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Tamaqua - 570.467.4336
Dr. Scott Fellows, Fellows & Smink Dental Associates, Pottsville - 570.622.4080

Alan Hanley, Wal-Mart DC #7030, Pottsville - 570.544.1304

Karen Kenderdine, First National Trust, Pottsville - 570.622.8200

Anthony Harbison, Gordon Food Service, Pottsville - 570.544.8552

Wayne Holben, Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah - 570.462.2745
Eric Hollen, Kohl's, Pottsville - 262.409.1951

Eli Hostetter, Jones & Company, Pottsville - 570.622.5010

Edward P. Johnson, PPL Electric Utilites, Allentown - 610.774.6803
Bill Jones III, Jones & Co., Pottsville - 570.622.5010

Patrick Kane, ETA Benefits Group, Tamaqua - 570.573.0708
Allen Keich, Bob Weaver Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac & GMC, Pottsville -570.622.7191
Ed Kleffman, Retired, Pottsville - 570.622.3986
Henry Nyce, Republican-Herald, Pottsville - 570.621.3388
Naomi Ost, Union Bank & Trust Co., Pottsville - 570.622.3011
Billie Payne, Pottsville Housing Authority, Pottsville - 570.628.2702

Joseph Pilla, ETA Benefits Group, Tamaqua - 570.668.6822
Jeanne Boyer Porter, Boyer’s Food Markets, Inc., Orwigsburg - 570.366.1477
Ed Redding, R&D Communications, Pine Grove - 570.345.5427

Dominic Sylvester, Bob Weaver Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac & GMC, Pottsville - 570.622.7191
Dave Snyder, Miners Bank, Pottsville - 570.429.4311

Attorney Rick Thornburg, Lipkin, Marshall, Bohorad and Thornburg, Pottsville - 570.622.1811
Mike Tobash, Tobash Insurance Agencies, Cressona - 570.385.4501

Kris Verba, Wegmans Retail Service Center, Pottsville - 570.544.8400

Jeff Wessner, M&T Bank, Pottsville - 570.628.6525

2011 OFFICERS

President - Jeanne Boyer Porter

First Vice President - Patrick Kane

Second Vice President - Kris Verba

Treasurer - Naomi Ost

Assistant Treasurer - Henry H. Nyce

Secretary - Kelly K. Malone

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jack Bertolet, Jr.

Dr. Scott Fellows

Bill Jones III

Patrick Kane

Henry Nyce

Naomi Ost

Billie Payne

Jeanne Boyer Porter

Attorney Rick Thornburg

Kris Verba

At the Schuylkill United Way, we pride ourselves on being transparent. 

We are more than happy to share with the community our financial information:

 IRS 990

2012 Financial Report

 2011-2012 Annual Report

If you have any question about any part of the information provided,

please feel free to contact us at 570.622.6421.