United Way Of Bucks Co. Gets $1.25M More For New Home

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The United Way of Bucks County is getting an additional $1.25 million federal grant to help pay for its new permanent headquarters and HELP Center in Levittown.

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick secured the federal Community Project Funding as part of a federal $4.15 million he championed for the project.

Since opening, the new HELP Center has served more than 3,200 unique neighbors, with the United Way of Bucks County reporting a 60 percent increase in neighbors served compared to the previous quarter at its former location.

“United Way of Bucks County’s new headquarters and HELP Center represents an extraordinary opportunity for Bucks County," said Marissa Christie, the United Way's president and chief executive. "We can make it easier for more people to get the help they need, connect families with opportunities for greater financial stability, and build a stronger future for our neighbors."

Fitzpatrick said he's seen the impact the United Way of Bucks County has made.

"When Marissa shared her vision for a permanent home that could fundamentally improve how we serve families across Bucks County, I got to work," said Fitzpatrick, adding that he made the project a priority and fought for $4.15 million in federal funding. "Today, that vision is making a measurable difference — reaching more neighbors, connecting families with critical resources, and creating new pathways to stability and opportunity. That is the true measure of this investment: not simply the dollars committed, but the lives changed and the opportunities created."

The new HELP Center and permanent headquarters will:

• Expand access to critical assistance: Increase capacity to provide essential goods, emergency resources, and coordinated support to more individuals and families.
• Strengthen community partnerships: Bring nonprofit organizations, municipal partners, and service providers together to improve coordination, reduce barriers, and ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.
• Create pathways to greater stability: Connect families with workforce resources, housing and health-related assistance, and opportunities to achieve greater financial independence.