📱 This works best on your phone. Open this page on your iPhone or Android
to record a video. (You can still upload an already-recorded video below.)
You have an unfinished upload.
To finish it, tap below and pick the same video again — it will pick up where it left off.
Help us celebrate 100 years
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is celebrating 100 years of serving our region,
and we’d love for you to be part of it. We’re inviting a few recognizable voices with ties
to southwestern Pennsylvania to record a quick 10–20 second anniversary message on your phone.
Nothing polished or scripted — just a warm, authentic greeting.
Your video may be featured across social media, public relations, events, and other activities throughout our centennial celebration.
What to say
There’s no script — just be yourself. Any of these are perfect:
Wish United Way a happy 100th anniversary.
Thank United Way for supporting our communities.
Share what being a good neighbor means to you.
If you have a personal connection to United Way or southwestern Pennsylvania, we’d love to hear it.
Recording tips
We’re not looking for anything professionally produced — in fact, we prefer it to feel personal.
Record vertically on your phone.
Aim for 10–20 seconds.
Find a quiet spot with good natural light.
Look into the camera like you’re talking to a friend.
Don’t worry about being perfect — we’re looking for warmth, sincerity, and personality.
Ready? Record your video
Tap the button — your phone’s camera will open. Record, then come back here to send it.
🎬 Please START your video by saying this:
“Hi. This is ______ and I give United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania permission to use this video.”
Put it in your own words — saying this on camera is how we confirm it’s really you giving permission. Then keep going with your message!
Looks good?
Adding another video as — we filled in your info from last time. Please confirm your permission below.
Your permission
By checking the required box, you confirm you’re 18 or older and grant United Way of
Southwestern Pennsylvania permission to use your video, image, and voice for the
purpose(s) you selected above. When you send your video, we record your name, the
options you selected, the date, and basic device/network details as a consent record.
✓ Make sure your video started with the spoken permission line. Missed it? Tap “Record again.”
Uploading your video…
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Getting things ready…
⚠️ Please keep this page open until it finishes.
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Thank you, neighbor!
You’ve sent 1 video. You can add more takes or finish up below.
Quick reminder: please make sure at least one of your videos starts with the spoken
permission line — “…I give United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania permission to use this video.”
If you haven’t said it on camera yet, record a short clip with it and add it below.
Confirmation number: All your videos are saved under this number.
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You’re all set, neighbor!
Thank you for sharing your story with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
You can close this page now.