Elvis C. of Raytown, Mo. proudly served our country in the Marines, working on aircrafts. Since his time in the service ended in the 1980s, he’s been working full-time. But it hasn’t always been easy. He turned to […]
Local Family Overcomes Utility Shutoff With Help From United Way Critical Medical Needs Program
When you talk to Karyn M., you can feel her struggles. Her voice carries quiet and heavy. “I don’t feel good,” she said. “I have cancer.” Despite her health battle, Karyn wanted to share her […]
Facing a Utility Shutoff, One Artist Found Relief Through United Way 211
When unexpected expenses pile up, even a small amount of financial assistance can be the difference between stability and crisis. For one local fiber artist, a disconnect notice from her […]
Connecting Caregivers to Support: United Way 211 and AARP Offer Resource
November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor and celebrate the more than 63 million unpaid family caregivers in the US who provide care for their loved ones. New […]
Kansas City 211 & Frontline Group See the Power of Human-First AI in Action
Frontline Quest Pilot Delivers Real-Time Community Intelligence, Enabling Smarter, Faster Service Where It Matters Most In a world where every call to 211 could be a lifeline, a groundbreaking pilot […]
Hillcrest Transitional Housing Helps Mother Rebuild Her Life
Hillcrest Transitional Housing, a United Way Impact 100 partner, is committed to solving homelessness one family at a time—helping families become self-supportive, self-reliant contributors to society. At any given time, […]
Working Without Pay: How 211 Helped Tiffany During the Federal Shutdown
“Very simply, I’ve been going to work every single day. And even though I’m not getting paid at all, I have to still keep going in,” shared Tiffany. Tiffany is […]
Kansas City Mom Faces Hardship as Federal Shutdown Halts Paychecks
The federal government employs an estimated 30,000 people in the Kansas City region. So when there’s a government shutdown, those individuals can be subjected to furloughs, layoffs, or working without […]