Join us September 26-28 for CommUNITY Fest! CommUNITY Fest (formerly Day of Caring) harnesses the power of volunteers to serve more than a dozen local, nonprofit organizations. Volunteers learn about […]
A Legacy of Giving: Harry & Clara Cleberg win Adele Hall Spirit of Caring Award
This month, United Way recognized Harry and Clara Cleberg as winners of the Adele Hall Spirit of Caring Award during our first annual Waymaker Awards. This honor recognizes those who […]
In Honor and Celebration of Juneteenth
Upcoming Kansas City Juneteenth Events Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19 and is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas […]
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Our Community
With Reconciliation Services Alexis Martin | Reconciliation Services Social Services Manager May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness in a given year. United Way Impact […]
A Place to Belong: Fountain of Life’s Impact
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the AANHPI community to our society. This month, we are proud to highlight one of our Nonprofit Catalyst Grantee partner organizations,Fountain of Life.
Presenting our 2024 Impact 100
The 100 organizations we believe are addressing the most vital health & human services across Kansas City. United Way of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce the selection of […]
Thriving Together: Makayla’s Journey with Start at Zero
Only four in 10 Kansas City area kids are accessing early childhood programming. Support for these programs is pivotal in establishing lifelong academic success, while also improving long-term economic and […]
Nikki Meek and her Passion for Philanthropy
Nikki Meek’s Philanthropic Journey with Women United In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to spotlight Nikki Meek, Director of Brand Engagement and Employee Experience at Hallmark, and […]