*Mindy is focused on getting her new career in real estate off the ground. But life has thrown her some curveballs. “My car was stolen in December, right as I […]
How Caroline Survived a Health Crisis and Near Homelessness with Help from United Way
“What would I have done? My next step was homelessness.” Caroline G. admits she thinks about that a lot after coming through a harrowing health scare that left her on […]
A Painful Wake-Up Call: How United Way Helped Crystal Rebuild After a Medical Scare
“I was on the verge of dying.” Crystal A. of Sedalia, Mo. feels lucky to not only be alive, but to finally know what was causing her to feel so […]
United Way of Greater Kansas City Earns Great Places to Work Certification for Fourth Consecutive Year
United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees […]
United Way of Greater Kansas City Wins Multiple PRSA Awards for Outstanding Public Relations
United Way of Greater Kansas City takes great pride in elevating the work of nonprofit, corporate and community partners through marketing, media, and public relations efforts. In FY25 (July 1, […]
Center of Grace Reopens Food Pantry After 12 Years Amid Rising Food Insecurity
Across the country, the demand for food assistance is rising as more families struggle to keep up with the cost of living. Center of Grace, a United Way Impact 100 partner, saw […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Brings Relief to Neighbors Like Lisa
Getting out of bed and going about daily tasks is a major undertaking for 62-year-old Lisa S. of Kansas City, Mo. She suffers from chronic back pain, high blood pressure, […]
From Overdue Bills to Hope Restored: Kansas Citians Find Help Through 211
Each year, thousands of Kansas Citians look to United Way of Greater Kansas City 211 for help when they don’t know where else to turn. Year-to-year, the most common needs […]