In hard times, United Way 211 is here for our community. United Way of Greater Kansas City provides free, confidential access to services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone […]
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United Way of Greater Kansas City Providing Direct Inflation Relief to Families
United Way of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce a one-time inflation relief package in the form of direct payment to our most vulnerable neighbors in need. A total […]
Extreme Cold Weather Resources: Kansas City Metro
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 […]
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 […]
United Way 211 Receives $50K Grant from UMB Bank
We are incredibly grateful to UMB Bank for awarding a $50,000 grant to support United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 211 services! These funds will be used exclusively for the […]
Temps Soar and KC Residents Brace for Costly Utility Bills, 211 Helps
Temperatures will soar to the 90s this weekend, bringing another wave of dangerous heat. This means higher than usual utility bills across the metro, adding financial pressure for many in […]
Preparing for Extreme Heat with Help from United Way 211
Forecasters in the Kansas City region are predicting temperatures in the 90s and potential triple digits in the coming days. It is important to plan now to keep you and […]
National 211 Day
February 11 is National 211 Day, a day to celebrate and raise awareness about United Way 211 services. Leading up to 211 Day on February 11th, United Way of Greater […]