The Schuylkill United Way welcomes Mike Joyce to the team as the new director of community engagement.

In this role, Joyce will spearhead community and business development initiatives that strengthen and further develop the mission of SUW.

In addition, he will take the lead on creating the vision and execution of the annual campaign. Joyce said he is most excited about,“ the opportunity to join an organization that makes such a huge, positive impact on Schuylkill County. Staying here was very important to me, and I’m thrilled to be working at SUW.”

SUW Board President John Gleisner said “Mike’s relationship with the SUW, his contacts within the community, his business acumen, and his commitment to Schuylkill County all help to make Mike the perfect fit for this role.

Joyce started in his new role on Monday.

Joyce is from West Chester and a graduate of Shippensburg University. He began his career in the newspaper industry in suburban Philadelphia, before coming to Schuylkill County in 1998 to become advertising director at the Republican Herald.

In 2019 he became publisher of the newspaper, where he remained until it was sold in September 2023.

Joyce joined the SUW board of directors in 2019 and later served as the 2023 Campaign Chair.

He can be reached via email at mjoyce@schuylkillunitedway.org.

Becky Woods has been promoted to director of marketing & programs for Schuylkill United Way.

Kelly K. Malone, SUW executive director, said she is excited to be fully staffed and is looking forward to continuing to serve the needs of our community.

The Schuylkill United Way is dedicated to providing funding, guidance, and encouragement to their Partner Agencies that provide a wide variety of programs and services to the residents of Schuylkill County.

Their motto is H.O.P.E. - Helping Other People Everyday.