Call 211 or find a warming center near you The forecast predicts extreme cold for the Kansas City metro this week and next. If you or someone you know is […]
UNITED WE SERVE: MLK Day of Service
Honor Dr. King on Monday, January 15 The Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service is Monday, January 15 and calls Americans to honor Dr. King and his legacy through […]
The Transformative Potential of the HELP Act in Ensuring Equal Access to Human Services
Thank you to the office of Representative Sharice Davids for meeting with our team to discuss the HELP Act. The Human-services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act is a bipartisan bill that would […]
Empowering Change: Shelby’s Journey with United Way and Leaders United in Kansas City
Shelby Jacobs Farmer is a Leaders United member dedicated to the betterment of her community. She shares how United Way donor networks create opportunities for her connect and give back […]
International Volunteer Day | Celebrating Emily Puthawala and Volunteers Across the Globe
Let’s express our gratitude on International Volunteer Day to those who generously contribute their time to help build more equal and inclusive societies! International Volunteer Day, established in 1985 by […]
Grants Awarded to Nonprofits Led by, Primarily Serving Communities of Color
December 4, 2023 (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – United Way of Greater Kansas City, with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, is pleased to announce the continuation of major investments […]
Colliers Is In Their Giving Era
Are You Ready For It…? Colliers’ United Way Campaign kicked off its internal workplace initiative in Style! The team gathered for an Enchanted pancake breakfast prepared by Ed Elders, President […]
United Way Teams Up with TeamSmile to Transform Smiles in Kansas City
United Way is to proud sponsor of the 17th annual TeamSmile event in Kansas City, an initiative that brings together the worlds of sports and oral health to create positive […]