In a first-of-its kind initiative, United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 211 resource and referral line is excited to announce a new partnership with Frontline Group, for a pilot project […]
ECM Spotlight: Shantaja Heath of Arvest Bank
Meet Shantaja Heath, Community Marketing Specialist at Arvest Bank and Employee Campaign Manager for United Way of Greater Kansas City. For the past three years, Shantaja has poured her energy […]
From Toothache to Relief: Debit Card Program Supports Local Family
$97 might not seem like a lot of money to most. But for Joan H. of Grandview, Mo., it felt like an impossible amount of cash to come up with. […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Provides Support to Family Facing Mounting Bills
Nancy R. and her family have become very familiar with United Way Impact 100 partner Children’s Mercy Hospital. Nancy’s teenage daughter has kidney disease, requiring dialysis at the hospital three […]
United Way Program Helps Grandview Mother Stay Afloat Amid Rising Costs
Geysol C. strives to be a good mother to her two children, and caretaker to her mother who lives with the family. She works long hours cleaning homes and businesses. […]
211 Leaders Earn Certification to Improve Community Care
United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to power 211, our region’s 24/7 resource and referral service. Last year, 211 was contacted 467,000 times by individuals seeking help for […]
Breathing Easier: How Critical Support Helped Kenneth Keep His Power and His Health
“I got behind on my power bill because I owe their government some money for back taxes,” Kenneth C., of St. Joseph, Mo. shared. “And they were taking the payments […]
How 211 Helps Kansas City Renters Navigate Housing Crises
In 2019, Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council passed legislation creating a Tenant Bill of Rights, ensuring the rights of renters across the city. The legislation […]