Transportation is one of the top five needs reported to United Way 211 Community Resource Navigators. Many neighbors struggle to afford consistent access to transit. The cost to maintain a […]
Caring for a Loved One? Free Family Caregiver Support Is Just a Call Away
You may not think of yourself as a family caregiver, but if you are helping someone with daily activities like getting dressed, managing medications, and transportation to and from appointments, […]
Call Someone You Love Phone Booth Comes to Crossroads Southbound Streetcar Stop This First Friday
KC Streetcar partners with United Way of Greater Kansas City to promote 211 helpline This Friday, June 6, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., KC Streetcar and United Way of Greater […]
ECM Spotlight: Dominique Blue of City of Kansas City, Missouri
Meet our June Employee Campaign Manager (ECM) Spotlight: Dominique Blue of City of Kansas City, Missouri! When you ask anyone at the City of Kansas City, Mo. about Dominique Blue, […]
How One Call to 211 Helped Cassandra Keep Her Utilities On
Cassandra C. of Kansas City, Mo. admits life often feels like a struggle. She deals with both physical and mental health issues that can make everyday life hard. The long […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Kansas City Woman Stay Connected to Life-Saving Devices
When the power company notified Cheryl F. that her electricity was about to be disconnected, her big heart sank—literally and figuratively. Living with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cardiomegaly, atrial fibrillation, […]
“They Helped Me Without Judgment”: A Father’s Story of Strength and Support
Life took an unexpected turn for Marcus W. earlier this year, after a serious injury at work. In late January, he was hospitalized for three weeks after surgery. By the time […]
United Way Providing Direct Relief for St. Louis Storms
Severe storms swept across parts of the Midwest and South during the weekend of May 16th. In Missouri, neighbors in the St. Louis metro area are cleaning up from the […]