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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
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 […]
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 […]
Local Partnerships Provide Support for KC Neighbors Facing Medical & Financial Strain
Health challenges can bring a difficult combination of emotional strain and financial hardship. That’s been the reality for Connie S. and her husband, a cancer survivor who is also living […]
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 […]
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, […]